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After working on my house for what seemed like an eternity for the last 4 weeks, :( managed to escape and head for Diabeg, a small village near Torridon. Weather not to shabby. Was looking through my old photos and came across this cracker. This was on a similar Easter Sunday run...

Well 5 of them to be specific, the other ones must have put in a sickie :p They were doing their stuff at Tain ranges, I assume for their 2024 tour ? I think they usually go to Cyprus to train, but this time they chose sunny Scotland :cool: Really good to see and hear these guys...

Song being played by the Proclaimers on my spotify whilst I and my good wife tidy the house up in preparation for our Hogmanay bash tonight. Drinks being chilled (by leaving outside :( ), geeetar tuned up, food not yet prepped, but will be shortly. May I wish all of you a fantastic Hogmanay...

Did I ever mention how much I love this bike? , just the job for roasting these quiet Highland roads.:cool2: I know this location has been photographed zillions of times, just couldn't resist today. Brilliant weather, be rude not to Dornoch beach was busy ;) New cafe on the beach looks to...

Went for a couple of drinks to the Wanking owl ( sorry, Winking owl :p ) bar in Aviemore prior to getting onto the steam loco. Found this at the bar Bob, never seen it it sold up here before. However, I opted for a local brew, Tradewinds, had a few pints, really nice :beer: Alas, not...

Carol bought tickets for a ride on above as part of my birthday. Went to Aviemore to the Strathspey railway line, a bunch of volunteers running steam locos around the Cairngorm area. One of my neighbours drives one of the locos, hence the connection. Big wheels keep on turning ;) Just...

Guys, not often I am speechless, but last weekend was the best ever, hope you all enjoyed it. Don't know where to begin, suffice to say that I am very honoured to have such a fantastic bunch of friends Firstly to Hudders who set it all up, thank you so much Simon, can't tell you how much I...

Now then Lads/lasses I mentioned before about having a raffle to boost the club funds. I intend to look after this ( if I am sober enough :) ) so I will kick this off My nephew owns the Malt Room in Inverness, he is going to put in a bottle of nice Malt along with beer mats etc The auld soup...

Went through with a mate on Sunday to look at the widening of the new road at the pier. Looks very nice but I was under the impression that there were going to be spaces for motor bike parking ? Not a chance !! We had to park up as usual in the loading bays next to the shops, which in itself I...

NOT !! Took a run out west on Sunday Road was very busy looking West And similarly looking East. Speed limits were adhered to ;) Was going to go over the Beallach na Ba but couldn't be arsed ( burn the heretic I hear you say :) ) so took the A896 to Sheildaig. and what a delightful...

Just Like to say I think the new layout is cracking. Certainly gives a fresher look to the site. Thanks for taking the time Dave, appreciate it :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Great day for a ride out today, 180 miles all in. Had the radio on, stopped at a very picturesque spot at the appropriate time to pay my respects. What better place to remain silent for two minutes ? Peace and tranquility Heading home my friends And finally, never ever seen a...

I sold my old Dutton last week. It was never being used, so time to go For the purists -- Ford crossflow 1600 engine, stage 2 head, twin 4o webbers running off a red top pump Built all by myself over 6 months Time to move on, have more space on my garage now, waiting for a new...

Great weekend guys, Just a few pics I took that Steve hadn't included :D Skyfall road Mull We spotted a sea eagle in the distance Just round the corner we spotted a pair of sea eagles cavorting around, low and quite close to us, behind a ridge where -- there were a few guys...

Did a bit of long overdue maintenance on the trailer the other day. Quite satisfying fitting new indespension units. They old ones were rigid, causing all sorts of bouncy bouncy along the road :D The purists will notice the subtle use of the 4 inch grinder ;) Quite an unusual trailer, hand...

Well was booked on a one day course at Inch Perfect Trials with Steve and his brood, but wife had her hip operation brought forward so had to re schedule -- to a fortnight ago, yeah I know, bit late in posting. Anyhow, headed to Inch Perfect on me own, had a fabulous day. Great company, great...

So woke up early Sunday morning, sunshine streaming through the window, mmm Got me clobber on at 0730 and headed west Went up over the Beallach, very very quiet roads Usual Shot And this photo brought back a very good memory of me and the late great Mr Jim Simpson hurtling up this track...

Hibernation ?? :D:D Spurned on by Steve's excellent RR last week, I thought I'd better get me kilt on and do one Nice little fjord, should I chance it ?? looks like a track on the other side ?? Nah, not on me own, plus I hadn't seen a car all the way along this road if I did drop it...

Saw this posted on the community toilets in Arisaig yesterday What a great idea Highland Council, open yer eyes and let communities run the PUBLIC toilets you have closed in the Highlands. I left 50p Just coz I was feeling " flush " :D

Well guys, Today I went to see my best pal for the last time due to a long battle with cancer. He won't make Wednesday :( So let's stop fannying about and nominate a suitable location for this years National. Life is too short my friends !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What do you guys think ...