Category Archives: Enviroment

A wander along the great cliffs above Loch Avon in the Cairngorms.

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Yesterday though I felt rough with a cold I needed some fresh air and some time in the mountains, I have not been out for a while. I tried to get some company but Bernie had flowers to water and … Continue reading →

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A special tribute/ celebration of JC life.

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

Yesterday was a special celebration of a good mans life! John Coull’s funeral service was a great tribute to John. Family and friends came from far and wide and there was a guard of honour when John arrived. It was … Continue reading →

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Climbing in the Mountains – Read this please Tip, Tap Test?

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

Unfortunately there has been a couple of bad accidents in the Cairngorms over the weekend one involving a pal Ron Walker who was hurt when a loose block came away. Ron has given his permission to repeat his tale and … Continue reading →

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Enjoyable day a bit of everything. Cycle, Scramble, Erosion a bit of a row with Burghead Coastal Rowing Club and a few holes of evening golf.

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

Yesterday it was good to have an easy day after the football and my visit to Dundonnell MRT. I went for a short cycle and down to my local Cummingston cliffs where there were a lot a girls climbing that … Continue reading →

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Home after a great trip from Oxford to John O Groats # RideforReuben

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

Well the great adventure is over and the cycle to John O Groats is ended. It was some trip 8 days on the road and nearly 800 miles cycled. It was to me so  scary to watch at times as … Continue reading →

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Going Home after #RideforReuben – Thanks to all for your support and over £10000 raised.

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

I am in Inverness after another long day and the great adventure is nearly over and all we have to do is get Yvette, Dave, Lexi and Ellie Skye home via the airport. The van has been returned and all … Continue reading →

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Sorry for the “no Blogs” but now in Pebbles heading to Glenshee #RideforReuben cycle to John O’ Groats.

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

I am on a big Charity cycle as support for my stepdaughter Yvette her husband Dave and Dan the team in #RideforReuben  750 miles in 8 days  cycling to John O Groats! . We are now in Pebbles heading for … Continue reading →

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