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Wee Stuartie probably will

Cant go wrong on the Munros when the suns out.Camera-Auto-Point-shoot.Salmon photo by Nephews wife,not me heres some local walks.Get you up a Munro in no time https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/ayrshire.shtml

Lencarl in almost warming to May shock In or oot - In hopefully,but not confirmed Pre/post - driving Furryboots - mainer Prediction - 2 -2 May x2 Crowd - Love a bit of Friday night fitba,but it doesnt seem to have caught on as expected 11'745

The river Ayr is the only salmon river Im aware of down that way,but I wouldnt know where any waterfalls or weirs are to watch them.On the Spey we just followed a riverside path and watched them jumping randomly on all stretches of the river,in mid November

Ben Nevis(Alternative route) We were meant to be doing a W/E of Munro bagging down in Glen Etive the other week,but had to quickly make other arrangements after hitting snow on the roads on the Dava Moor and further on,which slowed us down on what was already a tight schedule Decided to do a couple of the Mamores(Stob Ban and Mullach nan Coirean) on the Saturday,and would have a think about what to do on the Sunday over a bar meal at night.After much scratching of heads,ie "Nah,would take to long",or "nah,best doing those with another 2 in summer" etc.Eventually an obvious question that hadnt been asked was, "Emm,you ever done Ben Nevis?" "Nuh!....You?" "Nuh!" So,we hatched a route that would include another Munro,Carn Mor Dearg,which would also avoid all the tourists on the dour slog up the other side. Going this way also gives fantastic close ups of Ben Nevis' north face,a steep rugged rocky ridge.Only down side to this route is having to traverse the Carn Mor Dearg arete,a narrow rocky ridge between CMD and Ben Nevis.Head for heights needed. Parked at the North Face car park at Torlundy just outside Fort William on the Inverness road.Once parked up,its just a case of following the initial signs saying 'North Face trail' which goes through the forestry,and follows the Allt A Mhuillin river up the glen Not visible in the photo,but the path cuts off at an angle across the hillside to the summit at the left far end(Carn Mor Dearg),drops down to the arete,mid photo,which links you round to Ben Nevis on the right Below is the worst section of the arete.We probably wouldnt have done it in the snow if we hadnt been able to follow someones footsteps. Gets easier the further round you get.Path zig zags up,steep but not difficult, and behind the rocky sections to the large flat summit From the summit,you take the tourist route down as far as the loch that appears,along the edge of the loch,and downhill to meet the original North Face path out of the forestry. Recommend it.Superb alternative.Ben Nevis summit is also one of the best viewpoints around. We were nipping on sweatily to get back in time to watch the fitba(9hrs),but the book time says to allow 10/11 hrs which may also be a bit tight depending on hill fitness.Long summer day better.

Some valid points above,and I also think our intent is part of the problem.Wish we'd go into games on the front foot because I dont think our players enjoy,nor are very good at the 'containment'/ soaking up pressure style.The worry is,McInnes may be thinking were getting results therefore this justifies my tactics,rather than,can I get more out of what Ive got? Looks like it might be a case of scrape and scratch our way to January,and hope we can majicly find the missing player or 2 that will allow us to play more cohesively,and a tad more optimisticly.

4 or 5 links here to try from http://cricfree.top/soccer

Working in Stoney this last week and also recommend the Shamrock and thistle coffee. Wee shout out to a new cafe on the harbour,the Old Pier(I think).Good coffee,Nice spot with the balcony upstairs over looking the harbour EDIT - lunch in the sitting room today,tasty Cullen skink and sandwiches.Good coffee

Our recent record down there is actually pretty good.On paper we should be hurting teams with the players we have.A good time to start getting into gear. 3 - 1 Dons Wilson,McGinn,Mclennan(late sub). COYR

Yes,echo what Tyrant says about Bohemian Rhapsody.We go to the Vue for films because its usually half empty,but Ive never seen it so busy(with fellow silvering haired rockers mostly) Malek might not be the most visually similar to Freddie,but he plays the part very well.The other guys were very good too.Great film. Wasnt a huge Queen fan at the time,but I dont think many bands will repeat their level of song quality,or showmanship.

He looks an enigmatic sort.Heard comments he's 'looked amazing' in training,but cant seem to carry it over on matchday.Whether he doesnt suit our style of play,or cant handle the oppositions,or he's just a bit of a pansy,looks like he isnt going to cut it unless he finds his Mojo soon

Good win,Agree about the youngsters,weve been shouting about their introductions long enough re the crowd - be disappointing if it was under 10'000 attendees,but weve hardly been playing swashbuckling football to get to the LC final and elsewhere. The more settled recent line ups might build confidence and hopefully loosen the shackles for a bit more open fitba.

I always thought the alcohol ban was brought in because of the '80 SC final? footnote - first underage pint in a bar was 1980 - 50p/pint Tartan Special(gads)

Wondered who it was calling me Hendo in here a couple of times.Got you now Wont say who you were on Abmad,but all the former Abmadders on here will remember you(if they work out who you are) I also like the look of that line up,but it winna matter if were as limp as we were against Hearts first half.Right attitude and we could surprise ourselves.Sort of looking forward to it now. COYR

Bad Company - Pretty Woman

Have you tried Lou Lous yet? With a name like that I assumed it was part of the adjacent Chinese. Its location hardly gets the taste buds going,ie next to the meat factory and lorry yards,but its surprisingly busy with young mums/ kids/ grans rather than workmen. Cafe itselfs a bit meh IMO, but does the job.Thon Kuchini was a bit if a faff,.... havnt tried the replacement yet.Think some folks are missing a trick by not having one ,eg right on the coast,or a location like Findon/Muchalls

A feeble performance so far,got what weve deserved,.... nothing.Lumped a few balls up to Cosgrove to no avail.Get Wright on and run at them

giving away silly fouls

Try this http://cricfree.top/soccer/hearts-aberdeen-cfraaf6l?l=1508965473

Cosgrove and Wilson start Not sure this is the formation,but personnel wise... Lewis Logan Devlin Considne Lowe Ball Ferguson Shinnie GMS Wilson Cosgrove

The Spey is also a good place for salmon spotting.We did the Speyside way from Fochabers to Garmouth at this time last year.Loads of salmon louping out the water on our way down.Dolphins and seals waitng for them at the mouth of the Spey

Got some Kiwi guests over,giving them a tour of the N/E and stumbled across a few wee places worth a visit because of the time of year. Stopped at the Falls of Feugh where there were salmon were trying,and mostly failing to get up the main falls.Worth a watch. Also made for Loch of Skene at sunset.Didnt realise this was where various flocks of geese gathered from all directions at around the same time of night.Pretty impressive sight.Great sunset too.Parking space and path on the loch side road from Garlogie to Dunecht Wee shout out to Crathes castle - Great wee woodland walks,and adventure areas for the kids

Rarely go into Hearts away game optimistically.McKenna out v thier thugs is a blow,but Devlin and Considine have done ok in his absence Think Wilson,GMS and a pacy youngster could do more with the few opportunities we get,but if Sam looks up for it(his face rarely shows it),then no probs if he starts Prediction - take a draw,but go for a surprise 0 - 2 win. McLennan x 2

TFIF. nice groove for the W/E

15k is about our average for semis the last few years.Hope we wouldnt be too far off that again