Walking Group: Dundonald-Troon, The Smugglers Trail

Very cold but bright end to October. A new route for me with fresh photo opportunities. Started with steady inclines but the walk is predominantly down hill to the coast at Troon.

Bright autumn colours -soon to be lost

The lone fisherman. 

Included the new housing for my project on changing Ayrshire

Walking Group: Greenan/Cycle Path Loop

A mass turn out today. Filled up the front of The Secret Garden for scones and coffee. Didn't have time to to chat with everyone. Pleasant day for a 5 miler.

"Onward Christian Soldiers -Marching as to War!"

Another tale from Tom

And Captain said to me "As you are a true Scotsman under that kilt, come and join me on the top table for a wee dram"

Not a great photo but wanted to show the unstoppable march of Doonfoot.

Walking Group: Dumfries House to Barony A Frame

Due to the heavy rain over the last few days we kept to solid pathways. Walking through the grounds of the house to the Barony A Frame. A first for me.

Tom as always helps out with a well placed head!

Mary's 70th Celebrations

Jean's friend Mary had her birthday party at the Savoy Hotel on Saturday.

Heather and Isabel ready to perform their special Abba song

Cathy and Ian

Finlay

The weather took a menacing turn as school ended today. We all were soaking before the school gates exit.

Finlay didn't have spare clothes so he had a pair of my running shorts on. Held up with a clothes peg. Accompanied by my old thick, red walking socks.

Walking Group: Prestwick to Troon

The wind was fierce but onto our backs. The light was bright with the contrast of heavy cloud. We tried a new venue for our coffee break once in Troon. Ian and Robert had the stamina to fight their way back to Prestwick while the rest of us drove.

As I waited for Tom in the carpark at Troon a couple started to setup the gear for a para-boarding session. The wind was blowing a good gale. I was wrapped up but feeling chilled.  They took to the water un-deterred.