tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post3151584149203934789..comments2024-01-04T15:54:01.177+00:00Comments on Afoot in the Hills: Derry Lodgeafootinthehillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-55358997309675846982016-09-15T19:28:34.838+01:002016-09-15T19:28:34.838+01:00That's an interesting approach to those Munros...That's an interesting approach to those Munros Conrad, with a bit of competitive spirit thrown in to give the day an edge. We did these two from Glen Ey one spring in alpine conditions but didn't use bikes on that occasion. afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-49463817889135662082016-09-15T08:25:00.488+01:002016-09-15T08:25:00.488+01:00The last time I was at Linn of Dee I cycled out to...The last time I was at Linn of Dee I cycled out to Bynack Lodge to climb Carn Bhac and Beinn Lutharn Mhor. I met two guys on the first summit. We went different ways to the second. I was cross because when I arrived they had got there before me. On the way back I saw them get on their bikes, and in a state of pique I decided I was going to "have them". I pedalled hard and passed them inSir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-8326315638825068472016-09-14T17:31:03.691+01:002016-09-14T17:31:03.691+01:00Yes Alan, May (and June for that matter) was alway...Yes Alan, May (and June for that matter) was always reliable when I was working! We planned weekend trips with very little thought about the weather and I can only think of two occasions when we were thwarted by dire conditions - Ben Alder and Knoydart. <br /><br />afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-3664935501332238852016-09-14T17:19:20.325+01:002016-09-14T17:19:20.325+01:00It reminds me of how easy carrying heavy sacks was...It reminds me of how easy carrying heavy sacks was in those days (!) and not having any technical gear.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-11334527516436122032016-09-14T17:17:23.442+01:002016-09-14T17:17:23.442+01:00Ooh! Don't be a Grumplebum, Sir!
I really enjo...Ooh! Don't be a Grumplebum, Sir!<br />I really enjoyed the picture of Loch Etchachan. It took me back to August 1973 - my first two week trip to the Cairngorms. It looked exactly the same. <br />May in Scotland has been pretty crap (on average) for the last ten years. However, the previous ten years saw May's weather as pretty good. I'm hoping the next ten will be better.<br />Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-6499030970371529992016-09-14T17:10:11.776+01:002016-09-14T17:10:11.776+01:00I quite like the sound of Joseph Jolt beers.
:-)I quite like the sound of Joseph Jolt beers.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-61832198306340287982016-09-14T16:04:50.192+01:002016-09-14T16:04:50.192+01:00The pic with Lynne, reminds me of walking in Norwa...The pic with Lynne, reminds me of walking in Norway. AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-43071378510511609472016-09-14T15:17:26.954+01:002016-09-14T15:17:26.954+01:00Looking at the post again, I don't know why I ...Looking at the post again, I don't know why I bothered with the recent photos since they don't do the area justice and the MRT pic adds little of interest. afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-67258176721064069372016-09-14T15:12:17.629+01:002016-09-14T15:12:17.629+01:00The area around it has certainly become a problem ...The area around it has certainly become a problem and the pLanned provision of a public toilet is certainly a good thing. Also the estate will not allow vehicle access thankfully so that's also a plus. <br /><br />I can't see it being non-bookable though - not these days. And if it attracts groups like the one we met on the way out with music blaring from a mobile phone attached to a afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-302545726356253372016-09-14T14:42:36.984+01:002016-09-14T14:42:36.984+01:00Jolts should have read Holts as you know. Need to ...Jolts should have read Holts as you know. Need to switch off predictive text.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-64397667693924365992016-09-14T14:41:12.786+01:002016-09-14T14:41:12.786+01:00Putting Derry Lodge back into permanent use would ...Putting Derry Lodge back into permanent use would be far better than the lavatory it has become. I would take it on as a non bookable hostel with a bar licence selling only Joseph jolts beers and maybe gin and tonics. AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.com