Monthly Archives: May 2023

Be Aware during this hot weather.

Posted on May 30, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Average Weather at Masirah The hot season lasts for 2.3 months, from 17 April to 26 June, with an average daily high temperature above 33°C. The hottest day of the year is 13 May, with an average high of 35°C and low of 27°C.  Over the years I was very lucky … Continue reading →

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Socks on wet big routes in the rain. “Slip sliding away”

Posted on May 29, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is a strange time to write about wet rock during this glorious spell of weather a time to climb the Classic Clachaig Gully or the Chasm in Glencoe? Let me know how you get on. Quiver Rib Glencoe a … Continue reading →

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Coping with hard times.

Posted on May 29, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

In life you hit spells that most of us struggle through. I feel I am n this period again. I have been down in my home town in Ayr where my sister is not well. I stopped on the way … Continue reading →

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Les Boswell – “Bodger”the wee man with a huge heart.

Posted on May 28, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

From Les’ s wife Hello troops , this is my first post on here and its a sad one . My lovely husband Les Bodger Boswell has passed away . He died yesterday after a long battle with liver cancer … Continue reading →

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Travelling West – no summits but great joy seeing the mountains again

Posted on May 26, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

The weather yesterday was stunning as o drove West. Blue skies and sunshine made it a journey through to Fort William. I am still vert tired but felt the sun all day giving me warmth and a feeling of joy. … Continue reading →

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Winter round of the Munro’s – winter 282 a film by Kevin Woods.

Posted on May 24, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

The film was Introduced by Jenny Graham a local world record breaking cyclist and superb host. This was A marvellous insight into a winter Traverse of all the 282 Munro’s in winter . Influenced by Sir Hugh Munro Hamish Brown … Continue reading →

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Last day in Harris

Posted on May 23, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

We were up early as Yvette had not been to Harris before. What a busy day till the mid afternoon ferry. We went to lots of beaches mostly empty but the ever-changing weather was incredible. The beaches are amazing add … Continue reading →

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Shackelton aircraft crash Harris Isle of Harris. A new memorial below is situated in the carpark below Modal.

Posted on May 21, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Personnel from #TeamLossie 8 Sqn have marked the anniversary of the 1990 Shackleton WR965 crash. In April, they attended an intimate ceremony on the Isle of Harris. A new plaque and cairn were unveiled, commemorating the 10 aircrew who sadly … Continue reading →

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Sad at Leaving Lewis and a night and grand memories .

Posted on May 21, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was very tired after opening the Hebrides Mountain Rescue Base. I was so well looked after and I hope my wee chat went well? All the SAR Agencies were there. It was great to met embers from the Police, … Continue reading →

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Opening of the new Hebrides Mountain Rescue Base in Stornaway.

Posted on May 20, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I had the honour of opening the New Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team Base in Stornaway. My stepdaughter and myself travelled over from Ullapool in the ferry a journey of over 2 hours. It was wonderful tone on the ferry … Continue reading →

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