Allan, Davie C, Davie Mc, Graham, Gus, Johnny, Malcolm, Paul, Rex
It was bitterly cold as we set off from the car park between Ardrossan and Seamill for our walk to Portencross and, other than small parts of the route when we were sheltered from the breeze, it remained ‘baltic’ until we arrived at our coffee spot at the castle at ten past eleven. It was clear overhead though, and with underfoot conditions firm due to the cold snap, it was agreed that we would extend the walk. Johnny, however, said he had not signed up for any more than Portencross and sauntered back to wait for us at the cars, whilst the rest continued up to the start of the tarmac at Hunterston before turning back and stopping again at the castle for lunch. Thereafter, the cars were reached three hours and thirty-five minutes after having set off and with nine miles having been covered. We were still frozen!
Derval Davie, with two dugs to look after, Isla and Ripley, set off for home whilst the remainder motored to the Lauriston in Ardrossan for FRT. The last couple of times we have tried there the public bar has been shut so we entered the lounge, busy with guests having lunch, and just about managed to get seated together. We were then asked if we wouldn’t be more comfortable in the bar!
The bar had been refurbished as a sports bar and very comfortable it was too. So much so that we treated ourselves to chips with our drinks and our presence no doubt brightened up the barmaid’s day as for most of the time we were the only ones in the place. Just to keep her company certain amongst us, no prizes for guessing, decided to make it a three-pint day. A very warming end to a chilly day out!
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