Ayr and Pool 22nd January

  

Alan McQ, Allan, Davie C, Dougie, Graham, Gus, Johnny, Malcolm, Rex, Robert

It was a cold, but bright, morning as we set off from Rex’s house in Alloway for a short walk prior to our pool tournament. Having passed by Burns Cottage we headed down Greenfield Avenue before taking a left up a lane which took us to Cambusdoon estate, where we followed the path by the Doon until we emerged back on to Shanter Way. From here we walked down to Alloway Auld Kirk and had a look around there before going on to the Brig o’ Doon and the Burns Memorial Gardens and Monument which was impressive. It was then felt that we should continue the Burns theme by taking coffee and scones in the Burns Birthplace Museum, and this we did, spending a pleasant forty minutes or so.

The return to Rex’s was by Rozelle Park getting back there just after half past twelve having done nearly four miles. Not much for a Wednesday, but a satisfying walk just the same.

 As we waited for the pool to begin and the pies heating up, Derval Davie paid us a fleeting visit. He was on his way to have a wee walk with Kay at Greenan and was delighted that he no longer needed an operation on his back. Good news, Davie! We hope you’ll be back walking with us in the not too distant future.

The Ooters displayed their usual expertise at the pool table and by three o’clock we had reached the point where the two finalists, Rex and Robert, were ready for their duel. It was a keenly contested match with Robert edging out Rex to become the champion for 2025. Well done, Robert! Indeed, well done to all for taking part.

Thanks, as always, go to Rex and Barbara for their generous hospitality.

 A guid day oot!