Alan, Alan McQ, Allan, Davie C, Dougie, Graham, Gus, Hugh, Jimmy, Johnny, Kenny R, Malcolm, Paul, Rex, Robert
The frosts of last week had gone but this was still a bright, sunny, January morning with a cool breeze blowing. Perfect walking conditions. We had the biggest turnout for quite some time and since all were present in plenty of time, we set off from the car park on the Seamill road five minutes early heading for Portencross. Progress was swift, given the conditions, and Portencross Castle was reached at five past eleven. Lunch/coffee was taken, and as we were eating, a familiar and welcome friend appeared to join us. Yes, it was Isla…closely followed by Derval Davie. Davie, still unable to join us on the walks and awaiting surgery on his back, had indicated that he would come and join us at Portencross for a snack and a blether, and he was true to his word. It was good of him to make the effort.
We set off back to the cars half an hour later and were well spread out on the return journey with the back markers arriving at about quarter to one having covered the seven miles or so. Visibility was good today but, try as we might, we caught no sight of the new ferry, Glen Sannox, on the water.
FRT was taken in the Lauriston where some were disappointed to learn that the Guinness was aff. Nonetheless, a good hour was spent before heading for home.
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