Alan, Allan, Davie C, Gus, Jimmy,
Johnny, Kenny, Paul, Rex, Robert
We left Johnny’s at 10 o’clock and
headed down through the town towards the Magnum. It had been decided to walk to
Troon and get the bus back, as this would mean that the wind would be behind
us. Given the wintry conditions we took the option not to walk along the beach but
follow the cycle path alongside the beach park and up to the Gailes Hotel
passing, as we did, Gailes Marshes wildlife site, which interested our
ornithologists.
From here, the path was followed over
the dual carriageway and we weaved our way through the Shewalton Wood and past
the paper mill. When we emerged back at the main road at Barassie, and found a
bus stop, it was noted that a bus was due so we decided to terminate the walk
there and head back to Irvine, thus giving Johnny time to set up his big room
for the evening festivities. Because of the continuing road works, we had
longer to wait than anticipated giving Johnny a chance to find out that he had
lost his bus pass!
As the guys left the bus at Irvine
Mall they were hit with a sudden hail storm and were glad to seek shelter in Wetherspoon’s
for some FRT. Johnny and Allan had stayed on the bus and went up the road to
prepare.
All in all, by some good decision-making,
not like us, and some luck with the weather, we got some decent exercise.
Fourth Annual Burns Supper
This was an excellent night,
thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Many thanks to all involved, in whatever way,
and particularly to Johnny for his hospitality and hard work.
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