Monthly Archives: July 2011

Dougie MacLean – Live at Findhorn tonight – CALEDONIA

Posted on July 31, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

Music & Lyrics by Dougie MacLean. Published by Limetree Arts and Music I don’t know if you can see the changes that have come over me In these last few days I’ve been afraid that I might drift away So … Continue reading →

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Moray Dolphins and friends

Posted on July 30, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

I visited Wendy for the first time since my old friend Eric passed away today, I was just back from my travels. We had a lovely morning together and she is slowly getting used to being on her own after so … Continue reading →

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Home at last, a few thoughts on the time away.

Posted on July 30, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

At last we made it back home after a busy two weeks. The roads were fine from Wales, the motorways were busy and as for the Service stations it was so busy, service is not what we got! It was … Continue reading →

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Demo Route an end of the classics.

Posted on July 29, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

After Lundy, we had a four-hour drive to Sennen right next to Lands End a busy part of Cornwall, the weather was incredible with a huge red setting sun as we drove into Cornwall. The campsite was found and a beer … Continue reading →

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Lundy, Cornwall and North Wales, more driving than climbing but worth the effort.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

The Devils Slide Lundy Island Photo Dan Carroll  Well thanks to my friend Dan, I managed to get the climbs done in the Isle of Lundy and in Cornwall. A superb trip, a huge amount of travelling and I am … Continue reading →

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A visit to Windsor

Posted on July 22, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

How the other half live?We managed a quick visit to Windsor with Lexi a bonny place and a roomy house to live in. The lawns must take some looking after, a great last day with my granddaughter. She was on … Continue reading →

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Man Flu and the bonny doctor

Posted on July 21, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have picked up a chest infection and have been feeling pretty rough since flying down. The great Health Service got me an appointment and I now have some penicillin so hopefully I will be okay fo Lundy as we … Continue reading →

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Henley Visit – A few thoughts on the book Trauma and the closure of RAF Leuchars.

Posted on July 19, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

River Barge a change from the mountains. Still down South enjoying time with my lovely granddaughter and getting out in the showers for a walk when the sun is out. It is great to get away and enjoy this lovely area. I … Continue reading →

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Great visit to Henley

Posted on July 18, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am down South visiting my granddaughter Lexi and her Mum and Dad, though the weather is not great but we are having fun. Lexi is a great laugh and is a real character running about and at the stage where … Continue reading →

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Visit down South to Henley, Lundy and Cornwall.

Posted on July 14, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am all set to go down South to see my granddaughter Lexi , I will have this week with her. I am so looking forward to it. Due to my self-imposed lifestyle in Mountain Rescue my family and friends missed out on so … Continue reading →

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