Monthly Archives: March 2024

Posted on March 30, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE
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Happy Easter

Posted on March 30, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

I hope everyone is having some time with those they love. I was lucky to spend time with my stepdaughter Granddaughters and Flo the dog they made my day. The weather was good with wonderful skies and the break in … Continue reading →

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Lovely to meet my friends from SARDA

Posted on March 25, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Thanks to Debbie and Kalie for getting ,me to Fort William for tthe Annual Assessment I could never have driven. The Annual Assessment was a wonderful place to be and how based tge all work to get the dogs assessed, … Continue reading →

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The Dark Journey starts.

Posted on March 23, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Most folk will know I am pretty unwell sadly, it’s not a thing many speak about. I am lucky to have great family, friends and those I care for to support. Many are not so lucky. It’s easy to fall … Continue reading →

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Great climbs The far north Dragon and a fun day with Al McLeod.m

Posted on March 16, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is my views of great climbs in the North. Of Scotland ..Many were neglected for years due to the remoteness of the area. We were lucky we would visit these remote areas often and rarely met anyone. In my … Continue reading →

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In memory of a great friend Mark Sinclair by Dan Carrol. Dan is a man of few words this is a lovely tribute.

Posted on March 15, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Mark Sinclair was one of my best pals. I named him “Cheeky” I took him on the first hill day all the Mamores. He was naturally fit never trained and we formed a great bond on and off the hill.He … Continue reading →

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A joy of Wild place, remote Corrie’s and sunrise and sunset.

Posted on March 15, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

My grandaughter was away on Outdoor Bound at Locheil. She had a great time and sent me a photo of her sitting near the river and enjoying the peace and wildness. It was lovely to see and I hope she … Continue reading →

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The Beinn Eighe crash 14 March 1951

Posted on March 12, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

LANCASTER GR3 TX264 – CRASH ON SAIL MHOR, BEINN EIGHE ROSS AND CROMARTY, SCOTLAND – 14th March 1951 IN THE MEMORY OF THE CREW OF LANCASTER TX264 Its 73=years since the crash of the Lancaster on Beinn Eighe. I was … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day ,Every day is Mother’s Day.

Posted on March 10, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Mother’s Day – memories of my Mum.  It has been many years since I lost my Mother, she died of Leukemia an awful disease which she kept hidden from most of the family, as she did not want to worry us.  … Continue reading →

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Self Reliance

Posted on March 9, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Self reliance “Means reliance on your own powers rather than others.” It is what many of us call this is the “silly season” it’s already started in my mind. The daylight hours are now getting longer and the weather changing. … Continue reading →

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