Allan, Davie C, Davie Mc, Gus, Jimmy, Johnny, Paul, Peter, Rex, Robert
Having met
at the car park at Doonfoot close to Greenan Castle, we did not delay as the
weather forecast for early afternoon was poor. Johnny was welcomed back into
the fold as we walked along the beach and made our way up through Craig Tara (still
referred to as Butlin’s by the Ooters)) and on to the main road for the trek past
the Farm Park up to the cut off for the Carrick Hills.
Before the
main ascent of the day (sounds impressive!), Allan, Jimmy and Johnny decided that they
would give the hill a miss and head back to the cars, leaving the magnificent
seven to continue up to the masts. Here, Peter, or rather Peter’s feet, decided
enough was enough and he turned back downhill with the others proceeding up to
the trig point on Browncarrick Hill before beating a hasty retreat out of the
wind back to the shelter of the radar buildings for a spot of lunch. All were
reunited by 1.30pm and the assembled company made its way to Rex’s for our now,
annual, pool competition.
Much to his
chagrin, the bookie’s favourite, Robert, went out in the first round in exactly
the same way as last year i.e. potting the black only to see the white being
sunk as well. After some keen competition the final was contested by Davie C
and Allan. Davie was a worthy winner and stepped up to the podium to collect
his trophies and to allow his supporters to see him above the table.
Thanks also
to Davie for procuring the refreshments and to Rex for acquiring the pies and
being a very welcoming mine host. Thanks guys!
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