Johnnie, Allan, Malcolm, Paul, Robert, Davie C, Davie McM, Andy, Peter
In view of the fact that nine Ooters would be boarding the 7 am flight to Carcassonne the following morning, it was agreed to have a relatively short walk around Irvine bookended by Johnnie's legendary hospitality.
First Course
Scones with jam and cream. Tea or coffee
Second Course
On a cold but sunny morning we headed out towards the Sourlie Hill standing stones which afforded both a fine view over the coast towards Arran and a photo opportunity.
From there we headed to Eglinton Country Park, examining on the way an ice house and chatting with a very friendly workman eating his piece whilst seated on a camping chair. He was well wrapped up against the chill and bemoaned the recent theft of his cement mixer.
A passing local explained to us the significance of a very large plough-like artefact on display alongside the path - it was used to break up the surface in order to loosen the coal seam just below the surface.
By now it was warming up and layers of insulation were being stripped off. There followed a walk along the cycle track across Irvine Moor and then back through the town to Johnnie's.
Third course
Freshly-baked bread, a choice of soups - lentil and ham with chili and lentil and ham with more chili, rolls and sausage, locally sourced beers.
A great day. Thanks once again Johnnie for the splendid hospitality.
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