Category Archives: Views Political?

A few thoughts on a difficult day.

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

Today I will go today  to a funeral of a good pal John Coull who died of Cancer last week. It’s to be a celebration of John’s life and there are many pals coming from all over the UK to … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on the Election night

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

My view on Election night, it was a very interesting night I thought the SNP would lose maybe 10 seats and the Torys and Labour would gain but what happend was incredible To me it was good to see Labour … Continue reading →

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Home after a great trip from Oxford to John O Groats # RideforReuben

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

Well the great adventure is over and the cycle to John O Groats is ended. It was some trip 8 days on the road and nearly 800 miles cycled. It was to me so  scary to watch at times as … Continue reading →

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Race Track or Tourist Magnet ? The North Coast 500. Any thoughts?

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

I write this as I head South to assist Yvette with her #RideforReuben bike ride from Oxford to John O’ Groats. We will be following B class roads and taking hopefully a sedate route and a hard 750 miles journey … Continue reading →

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My thoughts are with Manchester.

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

Tragic news last night of the terrible incident in Manchester my thoughts are with all involved, we live in tragic times. What a mess this world is in, despite all the technology and knowledge how little we learn and how … Continue reading →

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Glendessary – Sgurr Cos na Breachd – laoigh ( peak of the cave or bonny calf) and unpronounceable name.

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

These early starts It was up at 0500 away at 0630 and it was raining when I left to pick up Derrick the birthday boy 75 yesterday in Forres and then on to Dunphail to pick up Babs. The rain … Continue reading →

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A lovely day up to the Anson Crash in Assynt with the Commonwealth War Graves Commision.

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

I was in Assynt after coming up overnight and staying at the Naismith Hut at Elphin. The drive up was stunning and in the morning I was awakened by deer at the door and another stunning day in the North … Continue reading →

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