Alan, Allan, Davie C, Davie Mc, Dougie, Gus, Hugh, Johnny, Malcolm, Paul, Rex
It was overcast as we met at Irvine beach park for our walk to Barassie, and, with rain forecast for between 10 and 2, we set off along the beach at a steady pace. There was plenty of firm sand with the tide being out, so even with walking into what breeze there was, the seats at Barassie were reached after an hour. Twenty-five minutes were spent here having a rest and, for some of us, having a snack. As we sat watching the Glen Sannox disappear towards the raincloud-covered Arran we couldn’t help but notice a fisherman in waders (we hope) casting his line out beyond some rocks and by the time we left, with the tide coming in, the water was well over his waist! The assembled company thought that his devotion to his sport was too much to say the least.
The walk back always seems longer but with the breeze behind us it again only took us an hour to get back to the cars, just as the rain began to fall. Six miles in all and we had won a watch with the weather.
In the evening, we gathered at The Jewel to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ooters. The eleven above were joined by Alan McQ, Billy, Ian, Jimmy, Kenny T, Peter and Robert for the meal and it was great the original three, Derval Davie, Peter and Robert were there.. It was much appreciated that Peter could join us and that Ian had travelled down from Cumbernauld to celebrate the occasion. During the course of the night both Robert and Davie spoke about the origins of the group and what it has become to its members i.e. a source of exercise, camaraderie, banter, laughter, mental wellbeing, and mutual support. The words were well received. As always, Killie Davie led the company in some verses of the Ooters song to round the occasion off. Thanks again to Katrina and Lucy for their attentiveness. We all enjoyed the meal and will be back in October to celebrate the birthdays of Wee Davie and Malcolm. Most then adjourned to Wetherspoon’s for a wee nightcap.
An excellent evening! Let’s hope there will be many more celebrations to come.
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