Category Archives: Friends

Dealing with hard days.

Posted on May 14, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I saw the Liver Consultant I must admit I know what to expect but sometimes it hits you extremely hard. Every day is a fight after two meeting I was exhausted: No energy but can’t thank Diane enough for … Continue reading →

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Great weather.

Posted on May 10, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Been a busy few days helped by the weather walking but back hurting a lot but to be outside is magnificent. Missing the wee van but I was not up to driving my decision but saves folk worrying. Keeps folk … Continue reading →

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A bit of a bad week then came the sun.

Posted on May 1, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

A big struggle then came the sun. Not a great week the other week I have been feeling weak and exhausted no energy days in bed and no walks! The mind is so complicated coping and trying to stay upbeat … Continue reading →

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Fighting the Demons.

Posted on April 9, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

The weather has been awful yet I managed a few days where the sun came out I got out for a walk. By how I needed it helps so much for me with my mental health. This is so important … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Big Walks

Posted on April 3, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

The big Walks I was extremely lucky to do the 4 Traverses of Scotland. The North to South, South to North ( Ben Lomond to Ben Hope ) also the East to West and the West to East. All were … Continue reading →

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The last Munro part 2

Posted on April 1, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is not a sympathy blog but an update on my journey so please accept it as that. Well I hope you forgive me for my poorly written blog! My fingers and hands. That’s life. They are bit use less … Continue reading →

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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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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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I spent today not feeling great and taking it easy and trying to get over my mind sorted. I ended up reflecting on a magic days on An Teallach with great friends. How do you explain about the mountains and especialy of An Teallach. The views are stunning and a short walk along the path opens up a new world at every turn. This mountain has so many mysteries so many ridges and tops you will never understand all it’s secrets. Every year it’s buttresses and cliffs open up to a new generation of climbers making any visit a long mountain day and a special place to be the wild North West. It is a serious area to be especially in winter and in wild weather and is well served by the local Dundonnel Mountain Rescue Team.

Posted on February 21, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many of these walks and climbs became a classic in my days with the RAF Mountain rescue team.The classic Traverse is one of the best. The young troops enjoyed this route and it became a right of passage for some. … Continue reading →

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Thank you Fort William Mountain Festival.

Posted on February 17, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Thanks to Kalie my great friend for taking me to Fort William Mountain Festival in Fort William.it was a great night and I felt honoured to be on the Sofa with such great Ambassadors of the the wild places. I … Continue reading →

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