Category Archives: Friends

I love this comment by a fan ! I remembered your wee ” Napoleon Bonaparte” syndrome …

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

Education is great and it was good to check up what I was called yesterday on the media. I loved it and had forgotten that many have long memories. The quote was “I remembered your wee ” Napoleon Bonaparte” syndrome … Continue reading →

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The Celtman Extreme Triathlon June 2018, what an event.

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

It was an incredible idea to organise an Extreme Triathlon in Scotland and a few had their doubts, including myself. A few thought that to run such an event on the West Coast was bold and questions like would the … Continue reading →

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Fathers Day – Thanks Dad.

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

Father day. –  Many would not believe that I had a minister as my father a “Fire and Brimstone minister” a tee – totaller. I looking back had a great child hood though, though we had very little money in … Continue reading →

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Celtman Extreme Triathlon today – all the best to all the competitors and those who look after them.

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

I woke early and think of all the Celtman and women who are now ready for the swim in Loch Torridon 3.2 kilometre early this morning then they are off for a 202 kilometre cycle and then the run over … Continue reading →

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All the best Jenny Graham – for your attempt at the Round the World Record 18000 miles unsupported.

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

I was at a great wedding a few weeks ago where I met so many interesting folk. Among the guests was Jenny a girl from my Mountaineering Club and a member of the Torridon Mountain Rescue Team. We had a … Continue reading →

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Moray Sea School commemoration plaque at Burghead over the weekend. Great to see that this special place and memories are not forgotten for all the good work they did and still do!

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

My first weekend with RAF Kinloss Mountain Rescue was in Feb 1982. We travelled to Kintail and stayed in a small barn opposite the Kintail Arms Hotel. It is one of the most scenic places in Scotland on the West … Continue reading →

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Scary helicopter ride in Skye?

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

When you look at the photo below it is just the normal photo of a wild Corrie in Skye. It is Coire Bhasteir in Skye the Gateway to this part of the Skye ridge. Every time I look at it … Continue reading →

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