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Category Archives: Views Political?
Guilt or Gratitude missing out on big Callouts ? By Pete Kirkpatrick
GUILT OR GRATITUDE This is a interesting article that I think many of us in the Emergency Agencies who may feel they miss out on a big incident. This happens as family,holidays, sickness and many other things may stop you … Continue reading
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Today is the Lockerbie Anniversary Disaster Tragedy. A hard day for many. Help is out there #itsgoodtotalk
It’s been a difficult year for me a lot of medical problems and very hard at times controlling the “Black Dog”is always there. Today is a huge day in my life it is the Anniversary of the Lockerbie Disaster in … Continue reading
1977 – Off to RAF Buchan – 1978 The Great Blizzards.
Just as I was getting back into the mountains and I was enjoying life at RAF Kinloss. I had just returned from Iran on a big expedition, another steep learning club. Photo below. Then out of the blue I was … Continue reading
Working with Hong Kong lads – Civil Aid Service (CAS) a blast from the past.
The Civil Aid Service(CAS) is a civil organisation that assists in a variety of auxiliary emergency roles, including search and rescue operations in Hong Kong. CAS is funded by the Hong Kong Government and its members wear uniforms. CAS was … Continue reading
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Wanted – Communications Officer for Mountaineering Scotland.
WANTED: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER. Mountaineering Scotland has a great opportunity for the right person to become Communications Officer, at the forefront of telling the story of our organisation, our activities and our members, and celebrating some of our country’s best-loved and … Continue reading
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“Blessed are those who repair” Potholes and eroded paths.
I have just been over in the West and despite the rain and midges it was magic I am so lucky to live in Scotland. After a great walk with the dogs we had a swim in Loch Torridon. Next … Continue reading
Old pals reunited .
It’s great to meet folk again ! Yesterday I met 3 old pals and had a cup of tea in Forres. Tom Taylor organised it as Bill Gault was up visiting with his wife Roberta. Bill was our Boss he … Continue reading
1988 Piper Alpha disaster.
I remember this tragedy with sadness as I knew one of those who died. Gareth Watkins’s was in the RAF Kinloss MRT with me in the 70’s. He was a lovely man and left the RAF to work in the … Continue reading
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Great hills of Assynt and Coigach? What’s yours ?
There are some great peaks in this wild area. Often you will meet few folk. I have been so lucky to walk and climb in this area. I remember my first trip up to the North west I was astounded … Continue reading
What a magic surprise.
I got these yesterday from two friends it really made my day. It was so kind and a great momento of many great days on the Corbett’s. It’s amazing how kind folk can be and as I often say there … Continue reading
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