Alan, Allan,
Davie C, Davie Mc, Gus, Jimmy, Johnny, Malcolm, Paul, Peter, Rex, Robert
It was
raining as we took coffee and scones at Johnny’s prior to a local Irvine walk.
The forecast promised a dry spell later in the morning but, as we prepared to
move off, the heavens opened, so our departure was delayed for a wee while.
Given the incessant rain of the last few days it had been decided to avoid the
paths of Eglinton Park and go for a walk mainly on paved areas, so the route was
to be down to the beach and take stock there. As we emerged from the mall the
rain was easing and by the time we reached the HAC it was off. Time was taken
there to inspect the exhibition of sleeve art (album covers) before having a
nosey round the art studios in the nearby courtyard.
Given the
improving, but bracing, weather conditions, we decided to walk along the beach
to the dragon before turning off there and heading for the path through the
industrial estate. In the shelter of the dunes, the conditions became
remarkably pleasant and by the time we had walked up to Harry Fairbairn’s the
sun was breaking through. Walking over the new ‘Bailey Bridge’ we continued straight
on and continued up through the town to Johnny’s.
The walk had
taken two and a half hours, there or thereabouts, and turned out to be much
better than anyone could have expected given the conditions when we left.
Thanks to
Gus for providing the soup and Alan for the bread, but most thanks go to Johnny
for hosting us and providing the pies as well as the aforementioned coffee and
scones, not to mention the array of beers.
Another good
day out!
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