Category Archives: Views Political?

A Warm start to the New Year. There is something primeval about a fire outside.

Posted on January 1, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Last night was a grand night with a few friends outside for a fire on the West Coast. Some old wood was collected and we had a fire pit as well. A few friends were about all outside and socially … Continue reading →

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Rannoch Station – Ben Alder bothy and a great few days away.

Posted on December 18, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

It had been planned for a while a wee trip to Ben Alder bothy with friends. It’s a fair wander in and we got the train in to the lonely Rannoch station. We had huge bags old bodies and the … Continue reading →

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Great idea new Bus Service for Glen Nevis thank you!

Posted on July 5, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

When I was in America in Yosemite there was a superb Bus Service as cars were restricted in the park. They are well used and it great to see that at last we are trying to ensure that buses can … Continue reading →

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Toilets ? They are a basic need ? Now sadly how each Community is now paying and looking after them.

Posted on June 17, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many will notice public toilets are being closed due to lack of money as one who travels all over Scotland I have noticed this and have been thankful to find some still open, thank you Nairn. My friend on the … Continue reading →

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Should mountaineers still be on Everest and other big mountains and using Oxygen as local folk are dying due to Covid. Comments welcome !

Posted on May 16, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have read a lot recently and my heart bleeds for the many who have died of Covid in India, Nepal and Pakistan. Yet it is amazing that there are still many expeditions out climbing the big peaks! Is this … Continue reading →

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Ben Lui – Conish the Gold Mine and the Eas Anie waterfall and the ice climber alert !

Posted on March 24, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have been watching on BBC Scotland “Gold Town “ is about the mining for Gold near Tyndrum and the Gold mine near Conish Farm just below Ben Lui . The mine is actually on Beinn Chuirn 880 metres and … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts about the accident in the Lakes where a member of the Patterdale MRT was badly injured.

Posted on February 17, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was phoned a few days ago by several of the media for my input on the awful accident in the lakes where one of the rescuers fell on a rescue and was badly injured. As the papers say sadly … Continue reading →

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Learning from Covid – looking after our elderly in Sheltered accommodation during Covid. Love and treasure the elderly.

Posted on February 11, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Covid brings lots of changes in all our lives and the sadness continues, many have lost loved ones, freinds and family. Yet little is said about how it really effects those in our Old Folks Sheltered accommodation and Homes . … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on the Winter Ascent on K2 by Sherpas. In praise of the finest Mountain Folk.

Posted on January 19, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am so pleased that the winter ascent of K2 was climbed by a Sherpa team. They are a great people and I have been so lucky to met so many over years. I am so privileged having climbed in … Continue reading →

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Keep looking after those we love. Do not forget those alone. Good news K2 climbed in winter by Sherpa Team.

Posted on January 18, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

This second Lockdown is hard going for us all most will have blip. Or lockdown blues. Try to remain upbeat as you can get your daily exercise and think good thoughts . As the lockdown continues its well worth remembering … Continue reading →

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