We nearly didn't make it to this year's Grampian Tibet Support Group walk (one of my favourite annual events).
First of all Gail was saying "Bertie, I know your poorly foot is looking much better, but are you really up for an eight mile hill walk?" But of course I told her I was feeling tip top and reminded her that anyway, several of the participants are not as young as they used to be and the pace would not be too demanding.
Then Gail was saying "Oh but look at the weather Bertie, it's bucketing down, maybe we should stay at home today". But I made her check the weather on the BBC website, which forecast the rain would clear by mid-morning.
Then Gail forgot that the drive from Aberdeen to Ballater takes an hour if, and only if, there are no Sunday drivers on the A93. On a Sunday…
So we arrived late. (I will admit that being late is an exceptionally rare occurrence in our household, given a certain person's tendency toward obsessive punctuality, a trait she inherited from Human Grandad).
Oh but I am so pleased I was able to take part in this event once again.
Does it look like I was having fun?
I think it does.
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| Poorly foot? What poorly foot? |
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| Race you to the top! |
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| Sure I can catch those mountain bikers... |
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| Phew, Gail has remembered my lunch |
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| Oh this is such fun! |
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| Look, I have a rival in the beard department! |
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| It is windy on top of Pannanich Hill |
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| Everyone's furs are in disarray. |
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| But if I sit here looking cute, some one will surely feed me... |
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| Oh. Gail says I have to show you the view of Lochnagar too. |
PS Remember, you have just one more day to enter 'Darwin-lite'.
Oh, dat looks like ever so much fun, Bertie... and you sure do look cute wiff all wind-blown!
ReplyDeleteI meant to say wiff your furs all wind-blown but I was so bizee being distrackted by your cuteness, I messed up...bol, bol!
Delete8 miles of walkin are fun? What da woof?
ReplyDeleteYa does look cute though.
Oh wow, that's 8 miles and you sure looked like you enjoyed every step. Pawesome photos, too!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Max, Wai-Pai & Forgie
Crikey ..... that sure was a strong wind up there Bertie. You could hardly see through that beard of yours. What a great walk you had. When I get better I'm going to run up a hill like that. I'm totally bored with just walks. You like to run too, aye?? Bet Gail can't keep up with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry Bertie ..... I sure would like to enter your Darwin-lite but my Mum's being a bit slack lately. Mind you she'd be the perfect candidate. Maybe you can repeat it next year. It's sure been fun reading all the entries.
Looks like a super day out with stupendous views. Foot looks nicely healed Bertie, that's very good news.
ReplyDeleteGreat that you did it... and did the wind the same with the beard of your rival? Hope he still could see the path :o) Lunch on a top of a hill is the best thing ever...
ReplyDeleteeasy rider
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWell done Bertie lad, not letting Gail wriggle out of it!!! You are looking suitably bouncy!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
(in Edinburgh for the week - going to see the smelly flower today!!!
Oh Bertie, we're so glad your foot was well. What a fantastic day out. And the weather was on your side for once. You look like you're runnin' rings around the hikers.
ReplyDeleteOnce SHE was late and her friends were going to check to see if SHE was dead. Late doesn't happen here either.
That looked like a pawfect day Berite, it's a good job you are there to organise Gail!
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
So glad you were able to make it, Bertie! You do look very happy and joyful! Makes us smile to see you so happy!
ReplyDeleteYour beard is the prize winner.. But for a human, his is not bad.
ReplyDeleteGussie
BERTIE BLESS YOUR HEART LOOK AT YOUR EARS FLYING IN THE WIND AND YOUR WFT TAIL FLYING HIGH TOO. YOU FOR SURE HAD A VERY FINE TIME.
ReplyDeleteI'M SO GLAD YOUR FOOT IS BETTER AND THAT YOU WERE ABLE TO ENJOY THE OUTING.
HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF
Bertie, what a beautiful place for a walk/hike! I love the view. And you, my dear, look absolutely smashing with the wind blowing through your furs. I hope it got you lots of treats!
ReplyDeleteOz
that was a beautiful place for a walk and we are so proud you made it to the top
ReplyDeleteYou look just fine. That foots is working good
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
OMD we are certainly GLAD that you were able to Squelch all of "HER" arguments to the CONTRARY ... and did make it to that super fun time... OMD the PICTURES are FABULOUS.... Sorry that you had the Owie Paw... butt it didn't stop YOU...
ReplyDeleteOh Bertie! THAT was a wonder and beautiful hike. I would have loved it!
ReplyDelete-Otto
Oh Bertie, I'm SO glad you were able to go on your hike! It's easy to see what a fun time you were having. Hopefully Gail will take heed and start taking you for more hikes again!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful walk!! We are so happy your foot is feeling better!!!
ReplyDeleteSmileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
It amazes me to look at the wonder areas of unpopulated land you have. Why sadly around me it is one subdivision after another. To be able to look that far and see no house must make you feel closer to the heavens. Ahhh where do the humans go potty on these hikes?
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a friend
Sweet William The Scot
Oh Bertie...you and I could have made it too and had such fun running after each other *sigh*
ReplyDeleteThe colored wig was a coincidence!!
That pic was taken before the decision came down.
Wags
Addi
Wow, that looked wonderful! And you rocked it too! Well done! We will need to find out about your foot but glad it is better.
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Pee Ess - Is Gail going to Seattle? There isn't a Tillamook factory there, too bad!
Bertie - You're bouncing !
ReplyDeleteSo glad u could go
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