Alan, Allan, Davie C, Davie Mc, Dougie, Gus, Jimmy, Johnny, Malcolm, Robert
The forecast for the morning was awful with heavy rain predicted, but, as we enjoyed Johnny’s scones and coffee, we thought we might get away with it as the weather was better than promised. Almost on cue, however, as we stepped out at ten o’clock the first spots of rain appeared and it was to get progressively heavier as we followed Johnny, not to Eglinton, as it would have been too muddy there, on a walk along the paths down to Newmoor Industrial Estate, onwards to the Riverside Lodge Hotel, and then returning to Johnny’s by Kerr Drive and Clark Drive. It had taken us an hour and a bit, and we were thoroughly wet as we arrived back. Once dried out though,we enjoyed beers, courtesy of Johnny, and soup, courtesy of our soupmeister, Gus, whilst reminiscing about previous walks (Johnny had a selection of pictures showing on his big screen) and generally having a good blether.
Many thanks to Johnny for the coffee, scones, and beer, and for his usual hospitality, and to Gus for the soup.
We all returned home about quarter to one to await the arrival of storm Dudley.
Having difficulty making comments so I'll append a "well done " to Jimmy for his retrospective of a Burns Supper moment. Thanks to Allan for continuing to record these precious memories. Johnny
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