Prestwick to Troon 11 Sept

Alan, Allan, Davie Mc, Dougie, Gus, Hugh, Iain, Ian, Jim, Johnny, Kenny R, Kenny T, Malcolm, Rex, Robert

A very healthy turn-out of Ooters assembled at the car park in Prestwick for our pre-curry walk to Troon on a very blustery day – at least it had dried up by the time we were ready to walk. One notable absentee, however, was Holly who was ‘no weel’. Get well soon, pal!

We walked past the golf course and the caravan park, before joining the beach at the Pow Burn for the short trip down to the signpost for the Smugglers’ Trail. From here we crossed Royal Troon and made our way up to the benches at Fullarton House for lunch.
From here, Davie, Gus, Hugh and Iain decided to continue further, and headed through the woods and into Troon before making their way back along the beach, but the rest simply turned back, retracing their steps as far as the cycle track and following it back to the caravan park and then to the cars.
Other than a very short shower, the weather had been good and, away from the beach, the wind had not been an issue. Indeed, it was surprising to see so many golfers out enjoying(?) their sport.
The main group had been out for two and three-quarter hours and had covered about six miles. The others had done another couple of miles.
Some, including your scribe, headed for home in readiness for the evening, but others made for Wetherspoon’s (I think).
A day to get the cobwebs blown away!

In the evening Kenny R couldn’t make it, but we were joined by Alan M’Q, Davie C and Jimmy for our curry at the Jewel. It was a double celebration i.e. Gus had turned 65 and Jimmy had celebrated his golden wedding. Many congratulations to both!

As usual, the food was good, and the girls looked after us well. Thanks, folks!
The evening was rounded off by our customary visit to Wetherspoon’s.