Cumbrae 29 March

 

Alan, Allan, Davie C, Dougie, Gus, Hugh, Johnny, Kenny R, Malcolm, Paul, Rex, Robert

It was an overcast morning in Largs as we assembled for the 9.45am ferry, at least so we thought! When we got to the ticket office, we were advised that the ferry takes a break at this time and that it would be 10.15 before we could set off. No matter, most of us enjoyed carry-out coffees while we waited, and during this time Davie presented Paul with a hand-written copy of the latest verse of the Ooters’ song (in recognition of Paul’s recent misadventure), and also a keyring torch – in order that he can see plant pots when it is dark outside!

Having reached Cumbrae, the majority set off anti-clockwise round the island but Allan (still nursing a sair knee) and Johnny decided on a shorter walk up along Ferry Road and down to Millport from there. As it turned out, given that they were sheltered from the wind and were only walking at a modest pace, they deviated and went up to the Glaid Stone before strolling down to the Garrison arriving at 12.25 a few minutes before the rest of the guys. Good timing!

The party was split at this point with some choosing to buy their lunch there and others choosing to eat their pieces.

The weather was still dry as we left the Garrison. Alan, Allan and Johnny decided to take the bus back to the slipway whilst the others walked up Ferry Road. The bus boys managed to get the 1.30 ferry, just as the rain was starting, and headed to Drouthy Neebors, as Wetherspoon’s was packed. The others manged to catch the 2pm ferry and re-joined the rest in the pub, which, for some, was a three-pint day.

We had got the best of the day in terms of weather as it rained quite heavily when we were enjoying our apres-walk but had eased off as we left. Another good day out.