Elgindon

What a boost,what a player,love Jonny Hayes Despite our frustrations at times,we should probably appreciate more what weve got at pres* *cue a humping on Saturday

First allocation sold out(2000),but more being made available on Tues...

'Seemed' like we created quite a few chances.Nice bit of banter with Christie and the fans,look forward to watching him next time round if not at County(sold out,but more tickets being allocated)

A few Deeside hills of varying degrees of difficulty,all within a few miles of each other Lochnagar - 1156m - Am sure a few guys on here have done this one,but heres an alternative route to make things more interesting.If you click on the link below,and zoom out so you can see Lochnagar(Cac Carn Beag) to your left,and the Spittal of Glenshee car park to your right.Follow the track out of the car park,and over the bridge across the stream to allt-na ghiubhsaich - clais rathadan - up the path skirting Meikle pap,and round to Lochnagar summit at the far end.This is the standard route up and down. But most folk arent aware theres a wee path down the west side towards Coire na Saoibhaide.From there turn back East along the front of the lochan(easily crossable stream),and aim to rejoin the path inside Meikle pap back to the car park.The path disappears but the walking is reasonable,with a few low rocks to clamber over en route Lets you get a good look in at the Corrie.Another option is to approach Lochnagar from along the West edge of Loch Muick,up the Glas Allt Sheil to the fine waterfall further up,and then onto the summit.Allow anything from 5-8hrs? depending on options and fitness http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/bingmaps.php?qu=S&rf=457 Carn na Drochaide - 818m - ^^^Using the same map as above.type in Carn na Drochaide,and scroll til you have the hill to the left ,and Keiloch car park,Invercauld to your right.This is a smaller,easier hill going by an alternative route to the normal one at Linn of Quoich.Park at the Keiloch car park,and head West along the track towards Altdourie,via Invercauld house. track on the way to Invercauld house,below Beyond Altdourie,take the track towards Gleann an t-Slugain.Where it splits in 2,take the left option,and look for the path up Creag a Chleirich.We couldnt find it,but bashed our way up thru the heather.When you get above the tree line,youll find one of the best views down Deeside(and the N/E IMO).Carrying onto the summit of Carn na Drochaide is optional.There is no path,and quite a few false summits en route,but again fine views,this time over to the Cairngorms Cyclable most of the way to the start of the ascent up Creag A Chleirich. Track beyond Altdourie(below) a bit rougher Meall an Tionail OS map recommended for this one(use link in Lochnagar description).This hill is just West of Lochnagar.Park at Keiloch car park (between Ballater and Braemar),and head back down to the main road,and cross the old Invercauld bridge Meall an Tionail in the distance from the bridge, rhs in below photo Follow the track and then take the upper track where it splits in 2,aiming for the falls of Garbh allt(worth a look).From there follow the track round and up the Feindallacher burn.A bike can be used all the way up to here,and dropped off at the shelter,situated near the end of the track,where it becomes more a path Shelter at the end of the track .From here cut across the stream and moor(a bit rough to start with),and head up Meall an Tionail. Great views to upper Deeside,and Bheinn A'Bhuird.Return the same way Balmoral cairns OS map needed A couple of low level hills with some historic interest.Did these while waiting for materials for a job at Crathie.There are 5 cairns dating back to the mid 1800s to mark the marriages of various members of the royal family,and also a massive pyramid cairn to mark the death of Prince Albert,by a "broken hearted" Queen Victoria.Easy walking on low level hills,amongst pine forest mixed with some ancient scots pine. Turned off the A93 at Crathie between Ballater and Braemar,over the river Dee at Balmoral,and parked at the little settlement at Easter balmoral.Theres parking space on the left(east) side of the village as you enter it. head across the road over the bridge,and take the first track/road on your left,in front of the house ^^^^.OS map needed - This is the start of the track that runs between (on the left),Beatrice and Alberts cairns,and (on the right) Helenas cairn Helenas cairn There are paths that weave around the hill,but I headed straight up from the track to Helenas cairn first,and back to the track,same at Alices,and then followed the track over the River Girnock From there follow the track to the left towards Princess Royals cairn.Its very rough as you look up at the summit from the east,so best to walk beyond the summit and find an easier route up and down from the West side.From there followed the track all the way round til I reached the path that links Prince Albert and Princess Beatrice cairns,and back to the car

Was up north this w/e,so missed the game yesterday,but dont think its a coincedence that he's been playing alongside a more imposing guy in Shinnie? and he had Robson beside him when he was getting all that attention a couple of years ago.He seems quite a shy loon and those guys bring him out of himself.Certainly dont or didnt think he was confident enough for captain,but lets see how this pairing develops. Would still prefer a bigger unit beside him,with Shinnie at l/b,but maybe that suitable guy wasnt available in the window.Hope we get it sorted in summer

Have a simmie anyway,and RS

yip,agree,but i want to try to find out how we aquire that hunger,or healthy hate/disrespect for the bigots when i'm less pished. Good evening.

A cheeky red,Hardys shiraz mourvedre.Cheap and not too nasty

Haha. Not long in the door,and just downed some home made polish golubka(cabbage rolls).Wasna pretty,but it was tasty

In or oot - Oot unfortunately Pre - up North Post - still up North Prediction - 5 - 1 Rooney 3,Maclean,Hayes

So,another disappointing result last night,not the humping it could have been but another defeat where we didnt look like winning. Question is,with the team we had out last night,what could we have changed to make it a closer contest? Hearts gave Sevco a roasting by playing(so i believe) a more high tempo,intense type of game than usual.Would this have been more effective for us? Do we have the personnel for that type of game if so? Inverness in the Butcher era went a long spell where they were giving them good runs for their money.Yes,they had hammer throwers in the early days,but latterly, in Butchers reign, some of their attacking play at Pittodrie was quite pleasing on the eye,thinking these guys are here to win.There was a hunger about them.Some of their build up play was well co-ordinated,they seemed to get into the right positions better than we sometimes do.Maybe were a bit too individual? If its a case of being more attacking (as a lot of us want),what are we talking,an extra attacker? or taking the game to them more,attacking quicker.Does soaking up pressure like we did,dull your attacking instincts because youre on the back foot,or do we just need to learn how to break more quickly and effectively when we get the chance,maybe work harder for space against teams like Celtic Rambling a bit and I know Celtic are a better,but a few thoughts to get the ball rolling(and because we know Deek checks these forums for advice),What could we do with what weve got to get closer?

Would be great if true.Wasnt aware of the Wigan bid,and its the sort of figure you'd think they might have been tempted,knowing them, to sell at, but fair play.

Agree about Reynolds,doubted he'd ever get back to form, but impressed the last couple of games. We must be able to give more of an attacking threat than we did though?. Frustrating

Some of us over here.Sign in and join in http://chat.donstalk.co.uk/example/default.html

Haha. Have a simmie TC

Wont be too unhappy if it stays as is.Tricky window to work in,glad we didnt augment with average squad fillers ...cue an 11.59 departure

The use of the word 'devastating' regards the impact of the stadium.

Wont know til the w/e if we'll manage to go.Hope they release more...

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/cardiff-city-set-miss-out-12531063

Aye,cmon Jonny,youre better than that shower of shite

Ach it was going in anyway.....

The opening number at the Venue back in the day for this Scottish blues band Blues n trouble - Clock on the wall

Think Pasquinelli got 2,Budgie 1.Mackie was the only goal winner in a cup replay Hopefully no disastrous last minute sales tomorrow night,and weve got a chance.Same team for me,see how the game pans out.If its clearly not happening for Adam and were still in it,might be tempted to try Storey and get at them with pace. Prediction - 1 - 1

A few folk on the Hat seem to think Hayes is away. Who knows Apparently Cardiff have had a bid for Blackburn winger Liam Feeney turned down.Back for Jonny? http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/cardiff-city-bid-winger-liam-12525056

A fine looking woman. Aye that Hun scene was quality. ....."and er..the Kafflicks died"