Alan, Allan, Davie Mc (and Isla), Dougie, Gus, Hugh, Jimmy, Kenny R, Paul, Rex, Robert
It was cold, but dry, as we set off from the Kames car park for our walk along the old railway line to Glenbuck and back. Underfoot was generally OK, but a couple of wet bits were easily dealt with by taking some avoidance tactics, and after an hour or so layers came off as it became warmer, particularly when sheltered. No coffee stop today, probably as we couldn’t find a reasonable place to sit down, but by twenty past eleven we were at Glenbuck Loch and decided to add to the walk by going round it anti-clockwise. As we emerged from the shelter of the trees at the end of the loch, we were met by a cold wind which meant that the shelter of the observation hut was welcomed for lunch. Some, however, chose to eat alfresco. Al was a bit underdone but, when you are hungry, you’ll eat anything or anyone!
The walk back along the railway line (River Ayr Way) seemed
to go on forever and it was turning colder. Just as well that the layers had
been put back on at lunch. However, the advanced guard arrived at about quarter
to two with the rest arriving between then and two o’clock. Some light entertainment
ensued when the lad with the parrot appeared and allowed Robert and Jimmy a wee
shot. Apparently, the parrot is taken out a walk for some fresh air every day!
Four hours for between ten and eleven miles were today’s
numbers and no FRT given the current restrictions. By next week we will have
the option to return to the pub again.
We all wish Billy a speedy recovery. Missing your mint creams already, Billy!
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