The Oofta Awards 2008

The Oofta Awards 2008

The Oofta Awards for 2008 as decided by the 'Committee'.

Best walk of 2008 ..................................Arran - The Western Hills, 4 June


Worst walk of 2008 ...............................The Greenock Cut


Best pub of 2008....................................The Loch Doon, Dalmellington


Worst pub of 2008.................................The Fish, Girvan


Best photo of the year............................Jimmy - Two Ooters having a great time on Blacksidend

Most Abstract Photo Johnny - A break in France, 7 May

Legs of the year................................... Robert - for red and white gaiters, 26 March

Most stylish burn crossing............ Paul - for Lowther Hills, 16 Jan and for maintaining his standard

Bore of the year................................. Jimmy and Davie - for birds and Johnny - for computers (Awarded Jointly)

Best sense of direction........................ Davie - for Return to the Western Hills of Arran, 8 October

Fashion statement of the year........... Peter - Luminous yellow jacket

Fastest Ooter of the year.................... Rex - for many outings

Loudest Ooter....................................... Johnny

The William McGonagall Prize for poetry................ Jimmy

Best newcomer....................................... Allan

Quip of the year.................................... Robert, when observing the shepherd at Garryhorn having problems with his collies 'Ye'll no' be doing One Man And His Dog this year, then?'

Most Welcoming Local........................ The woman at Portincross who welcomed Holly into her field most warmly

Biggest lunchbox of the year................. Ian, for many occasions

The Profane Bastard Award of 2008.... Johnny, for consistently high standard of swearsmanship