Monthly Archives: July 2011

Farewell to Eric Hughes a true Officer and a gentleman.

Posted on July 13, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

Eric Hughes in the Alps, thanks for the memories. Today was the funeral of a great friend and mentor Eric Hughes. Eric was my boss when I was a young and wild man at RAF Kinloss Mountain Rescue. Without a doubt he … Continue reading →

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Newtonmore Golf Course

Posted on July 12, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

Thistles at Newtonmore I managed to get away and play at Newtonmore a game of golf with my friends. It was a great day for it a bit downcast and cold at first but at end stunning, bright and sunny. The drive … Continue reading →

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Harebells at Hopeman

Posted on July 11, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

I managed to get out and play a game of golf at Hopeman against Inverurie Seniors a great day and the weather held for the whole day.Great company and a lovely meal, which I recommend to anyone who visits the area. … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature

Posted on July 10, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

I could not believe the mess at the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart near Inverness when I drove there early yesterday. The rain had been continuous on Friday afternoon and they had land slides and massive flooding on this beautiful course. Mother nature … Continue reading →

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Thinking Time

Posted on July 9, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

A busy few days, I went and saw Wendy and family yesterday and they were so brave through a difficult time. The organisation of a funeral is huge and so much to be done, so many people to tell and … Continue reading →

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Farewell Eric

Posted on July 8, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday was a busy day and though I enjoyed the golf at Castle Stuart my mind at times was elsewhere. The weather, beauty and views of the Moray firth made it a great day. Late last night I had a … Continue reading →

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A difficult day. A new book Trauma by Proffessor Gordon Turbull

Posted on July 8, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

The day started early as I was going to the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart, as usual  I buy a paper, a different one every day! I was amazed to see an article in the Daily Record of a new … Continue reading →

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The Scottish Carrbridge 9 hole golf Open

Posted on July 6, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

The Carrbridge Scottish 9 hole Open In honour of the Scottish Open being held at Castle Stuart near Inverness, Carrbridge golf course had a nine-hole Open competition yesterday. My friend Tom Jones who is a member invited us up. The weather … Continue reading →

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Hot Rock at Redhythe Point near Portsoy

Posted on July 4, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

It was back to Portsoy today with Ned Kelly and as usual we started the day with a coffee at Portsoy. The weather was superb really hot with a bit of a wind. We eventually found the crag about 15 minutes … Continue reading →

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The Portsoy Scottish Traditional Boat Festival

Posted on July 4, 2011 by heavywhalley.MBE

We had planned to go climbing at Portsoy as the weather was incredible. I had friends staying after the great party at Kinloss who had a lovely wee collie Milly. I was up at 0600 wakened by Milly wanting a walk, what a day, … Continue reading →

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