Allan, Andy,
Johnny, Malcolm
Since Allan
hadn’t been too well and Eddie was to make a return after a hip replacement,
the North Ayrshire Chapter decided to do the Portencross circuit rather than
travel to Wanlockhead. In the event, Eddie reneged, but the four others started
from the car park, in overcast, chilly conditions, and headed in an
anti-clockwise direction. The sun soon emerged and we took time to stop and
observe workers laying protective fleece over drills of potatoes? maize? whatever. Continuing along the track we couldn’t
help notice the amount of water still lying in the fields. ‘Petrocelli’s house’ was reached and the surrounds were not
yet finished and some of the cladding needed treated again. What’s taking them
so long? Ambling along the road up to the A78 the chat was of Johnny’s latest
technological acquisitions – those who missed this particular walk should brace
themselves for the update.
Cutting back
in to the Hunterston estate, we made good time up to the road to the power
stations and continued along to the usual stopping point on the rocks. We were
surprised to see the hive of activity in the area with works being done on the
hill behind Hunterston ‘A’. Speculation was that this was wind turbine related,
but time will tell.
Having
enjoyed lunch, the trek across the track to Portencross Castle was easily
negotiated, despite some mud, and the cars were reached by 12.50.
Andy had to
go straight home to man a desk selling tickets for the forthcoming performance
of ‘The Cheviot, The Stag, and The Black, Black Oil’ by the Largs Players. Andy
plays the third sheep from the left – say no more!
The rest
were welcomed back to Johnny’s for home brew. Thanks again, Johnny!
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