Thursday, 29 January 2015

Irvine to Barassie 28 January



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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