Alan, Allan,
Andy, Davie C, Davie Mc, Gus, Jimmy, Johnny, Malcolm, Peter, Rex, Robert
Special
guest appearance: Paul
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What a change from all the rain! |
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Johnny seems to have lost his wooden leg |
It is
amazing what a glorious spring morning and the promise of coffee and bacon
rolls does for the Ooters i.e. no call-offs other than for very legitimate
reasons. Malcolm and Anne provided the purvey and we are indebted to them for
their hospitality. Thanks again folks.
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Davie C decides to walk the rest of the way |
From
Malcolm’s house we made our way on to the Smugglers’ Trail by taking the road
past the Nursing Home and continuing on into the woods. The path at this point
was still mucky but we were soon on dry ground and before long were at
Collennan Reservoir. Tradition was broken here as there was no coffee stop, it
being only a short time since we had partaken at Malcolm’s. When the main road
was reached we turned right and made for Barassie shore front where a short
stop was made. Davie Mc, returning to the fold after illness and not fully fit
yet, was able to reassure his wife by phone that he would be O.K. to complete
the walk although the walk along the beach to Irvine would prove to be a
struggle at times. Still, it was good to have him back – well, somebody had to
say it!
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Doing what they do best |
The walk
back to Irvine was made at a very sensible pace and time was taken to enjoy the
sunshine and clear blue skies. Lunch was taken at ‘the dragon’ where it soon
became standing room only as we were joined by others. By one o’clock we were
at the Ship Inn at Irvine harbour and a good hour and a half was had enjoying
FRT in the sitooterie. Holly slept most of the time having run herself ragged
on the beach and having managed to procure many a bit of peece at the lunch
stop.
We were
delighted to be joined by Paul, still recovering from his op, and Margaret for
part of the afternoon. We wish Paul a speedy recovery and hope it won’t be too
long before he is back in action with us.
1 comment:
Nice touch of humour, Allan!
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