As the walk in the Lowthers had ben called off because of adverse weather conditions, fifteen Ooters met in Wetherspoon’s in Kilmarnock on a wet day. Peter couldn’t wait very long, but it was good to see him, whilst the rest enjoyed their lunch and refreshments accompanied by the usual standard of banter!
Thursday 30 January 2020
Ooters Lunch Club 29 January
Alan, Allan, Billy, Davie C, Davie
Mc, Dougie, Gus, Hugh, Iain, Ian, Jimmy, Johnny, Kenny T, Peter, Rex
As the walk in the Lowthers had ben called off because of adverse weather conditions, fifteen Ooters met in Wetherspoon’s in Kilmarnock on a wet day. Peter couldn’t wait very long, but it was good to see him, whilst the rest enjoyed their lunch and refreshments accompanied by the usual standard of banter!
As the walk in the Lowthers had ben called off because of adverse weather conditions, fifteen Ooters met in Wetherspoon’s in Kilmarnock on a wet day. Peter couldn’t wait very long, but it was good to see him, whilst the rest enjoyed their lunch and refreshments accompanied by the usual standard of banter!
Wednesday 29 January 2020
Arrangements for 5 February
Meet at the swimming pool car park in Cumnock at 10am.
Jimmy will lead us on a road walk around the Cumnock area.
In the event of poor weather, we will simply walk to Dumfries House for a coffee and then back.
Jimmy will lead us on a road walk around the Cumnock area.
In the event of poor weather, we will simply walk to Dumfries House for a coffee and then back.
Monday 27 January 2020
New Arrangements for Wednesday 29th January 2020
Wanlockhead walk cancelled due to weather forecast of 45 mph winds, sleet and snow showers.
Meet Wetherspoons Wheatsheaf Inn Kilmarnock 12/12:30pm for Lunch.
Meet Wetherspoons Wheatsheaf Inn Kilmarnock 12/12:30pm for Lunch.
Friday 24 January 2020
Burns Supper 2020
House now returned to the normal chaos.
Thanks to everyone who made the night happen.
Another fine report from Allan who really does
require special mention: still suffering from the lurgy:
'gave up' walking to help set the venue: brought
the house down with his "Derval Ballad": acted
as kitchen scivy and waited table all night.
Alan St. special mention : vitals supplied and kitchen scivy.
I've got myself in a fix here! This could be the longest post EVER!
Allan has already listed the attendees. They ALL worked to make
the night special. Thanks guys
Thanks to everyone who made the night happen.
Another fine report from Allan who really does
require special mention: still suffering from the lurgy:
'gave up' walking to help set the venue: brought
the house down with his "Derval Ballad": acted
as kitchen scivy and waited table all night.
Alan St. special mention : vitals supplied and kitchen scivy.
I've got myself in a fix here! This could be the longest post EVER!
Allan has already listed the attendees. They ALL worked to make
the night special. Thanks guys
Thursday 23 January 2020
Walk and Burns Supper 22 January
The gathering and the walk
Alan, Allan, Billy, Davie C, Davie
Mc, Dougie, Gus, Hugh, Ian, Jimmy, Johnny, Kenny T, Paul, RexWe met at Johnny’s in order to drop off provisions for the evening’s Burns Supper. Thanks to Johnny for the coffee and scones!
Other than Allan, Johnny and Kenny, the company then set off to Irvine beach to walk from there to Barassie and back on a dreich January morning.
The Burns Supper
Alan, Alan McQ, Allan, Davie C, Davie
Mc, Dougie, George, Gus, Ian, Jimmy, Johnny, Paul, Rex, RonnieThe 9th Ooters Burns Supper proved to be a roaring success.
Alan McQ addressed the haggis before Jimmy delivered a thoughtful and educational Immortal Memory as well as an entertaining Holy Willie’s Prayer. Derval Davie addressed the lasses and then donned his bunnet to astound us with his Tam o’ Shanter. Killie Davie gave us a laugh-a minute address to the Ooters, whilst Gus conducted proceedings expertly, even arranging for Johnny’s wall clock to stop at the appointed hour, as tradition dictates! All others present did the evening proud with their renditions, and Ian and Ronnie provided first class musical accompaniment.
Thanks must go to Helen and Johnny for hosting the event, to Johnny for being the evening’s chef and doing all the preparatory work e.g. placemats and songbooks, and again to both of them for having to clear up and get the house back in order. Thanks also to those who provided the ingredients for a really tasty meal and who made sure that the refreshments never ran out!
A great night! Well done to all!
Arrangements for 29th January 2020
Meet at 10 am in Wanlockhead Museum car park. The walk will take in Lowther and Green Lowther.
Friday 17 January 2020
Prestwick to Troon Circular (almost!)
Bob, Iain, Ian, Gus, Killie Davie, Derval Davie, Kenny T, Jim, Dougie, Rex, Hugh and Billy
12 of us foregathered on a sunny but extremely blustery morning at the old Prestwick swimming pool. The waves were very high, no doubt cancelling the ferry services for yet another day, but the picture they presented was very appealing to the eye. Unfortunately Holy got her master into bother by jumping up at a girl's car door thinking it heralded the arrival of another Ooter and left a scratch mark on the car.
We set off shortly after ten, with the wind whipping up the sand and stinging our faces; luckily the wind was at our backs or progress would have been quite difficult. Kenny and Jim with Freya opted to walk along the sand as far as where the Pow Burn enters the sea and then return while the rest of us chose to walk along the top of the dunes. Normally we would have cut across Royal Troon Course, but because of the strong winds at our backs , we hied on along the sand which was very firm beyond the Pow Burn, saving us from getting sand in our faces.
A short respite was had at the toilets before we headed past the station to Fullarton Woods where the first of the snowdrops were in bloom. Having partaken of lunch on the benches as is our wont, we headed out to the ruins of Crosbie old church and down to the cycle path which we followed rather than crossing the golf course.
We arrived back at the car park approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes after setting off. Changing at the cars proved unpleasant as the wind was still whipping up the sand, which got in our hair and ears.
FRT was taken at the Pioneer with the usual variety of topics being discussed and the world put to rights.
DMcM
The win' blew as 'twad blown its last
12 of us foregathered on a sunny but extremely blustery morning at the old Prestwick swimming pool. The waves were very high, no doubt cancelling the ferry services for yet another day, but the picture they presented was very appealing to the eye. Unfortunately Holy got her master into bother by jumping up at a girl's car door thinking it heralded the arrival of another Ooter and left a scratch mark on the car.
We set off shortly after ten, with the wind whipping up the sand and stinging our faces; luckily the wind was at our backs or progress would have been quite difficult. Kenny and Jim with Freya opted to walk along the sand as far as where the Pow Burn enters the sea and then return while the rest of us chose to walk along the top of the dunes. Normally we would have cut across Royal Troon Course, but because of the strong winds at our backs , we hied on along the sand which was very firm beyond the Pow Burn, saving us from getting sand in our faces.
A short respite was had at the toilets before we headed past the station to Fullarton Woods where the first of the snowdrops were in bloom. Having partaken of lunch on the benches as is our wont, we headed out to the ruins of Crosbie old church and down to the cycle path which we followed rather than crossing the golf course.
We arrived back at the car park approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes after setting off. Changing at the cars proved unpleasant as the wind was still whipping up the sand, which got in our hair and ears.
FRT was taken at the Pioneer with the usual variety of topics being discussed and the world put to rights.
DMcM
Wednesday 15 January 2020
Arrangements for 22 January
Just to confirm the arrangements for next week. Meet at Johnny's at 9.30 to drop off stuff for the Burns Supper. Thereafter the walk will be from Irvine Harbour to Barassie and back.
Wednesday 8 January 2020
Arrangements for Wed 15th Jan
Meet in the car park beside the old Prestwick swimming pool at 10.00.a.m. The walk will follow the coast to Troon and return.
Burns Supper 22 Jan 2020 (updated)
Line-up
Gus Chairman
Paul Grace
Jimmy Immortal Memory
David Mc Toast to the Lassies
David C Toast to the Ooters
Alan McQ Address to a Haggis
Usual arrangements for the 22nd.
Meet Chez Moi 0930 coffee/scones,dropping off foofstuffs/drink for the evening.
1000 walk : possible beach walk or whatever,
Allan and Johnny remain to set up venue.
Attendance!
confirmed?
Gus, Paul, David, Allan, David C, Alan St, George, Douglas, Ian D,
Jimmy, Johnny, Alan McQ, Rex, Ronnie. (14)
Not going :- Ian B, Jim D. Kenny R. Peter, Robert, Kenny T, Malcolm, Hugh, Billy
If any of the above is incorrect or I've missed an Ooter - Let me know ASAP
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