Category Archives: People

Ups and downs of dealing with illness.

Posted on May 20, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Life is full of ups and downs when you not well that’s the way it is. I was feeling a bit better for a couple of days then it was back to being so tired and feeling rough. You have … 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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Running on empty

Posted on April 12, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Please take this blog as it’s meant to be: I have Stage 4 liver disease and a big Respiratory problem I have been very open with my illness and felt it would be easier to be honest. My life expectancy … 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 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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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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Another piece of history SMC Journals

Posted on February 6, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I gave my SMC Journals to Robin Clothier a SMC s stalwart. There was nearly;80;years worth. They gave me so much enjoyment and back ground on my Statistician. Robin a is connoisseur.Of mountaineering despite being a great climber he … Continue reading →

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It’s in the end only “stuff”

Posted on January 28, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I felt pretty upset I sorted out all my climbing gear . Many bits kit were like old friends “ They had got me out of trouble over the years . I doubt if I will climb again sadly. … Continue reading →

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Farewell Aunty Elma

Posted on January 23, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Sadly I was too unwell to go to the funeral yesterday of my great friend Elma Scott. I did speak to her twice a week so it’s a big loss. Despite the weather there was a great turn out so … Continue reading →

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