A weekend on Loch Lomond

[Shewie]

I got a late shout about a possible trip to Loch Lomond this weekend, I asked the boss and she said go for it (must be after something) so the bags were packed and I was off.
I should have been visiting the Brass Monkeys meet for just the day on Saturday but the three day pass out from Carol was too good to knock.

We managed to tuck ourselves away into a south easterly facing bay on Inchconnachan, luckily avoiding most of the baltic winds that were blasting down the length of the loch all weekend. It was cold and we thought probably well into the minuses.
I also got to try out my new down underblanket from the states which was soooooo toasty.

Good to meet another face, Vanilla rum anyone

A few pics then, nothing much really just water, trees and wallabies with some sunsets and crap moon shots.

 

[pwb]

Great pics Rich .

That hammock set up looks the bee's Knees, still torn between a DD Frontline and a Nomad XXL at the mo .

When you going to move north of the border then , got a kilt you can borrow .

Pete.

 

[andybysea]

There's some crakin pics there Rich, love the macro shots and the one with the moon over the hills, hows the new under blanket-compared to the snugpak one?

 

[R3XXY]

Brilliant post !! Canoeing out to an island in the middle of a scottish loch sounds like one of the best adventures one could posibly have, stunning scenery and great pics.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Kerne]

Superb pics! What's the story behind the wallabies? Not exactly native. And the pirate warning sign?

 

[gsfgaz]

Brilliant pic's Rich ... i wish i would have known i would came ti see you's as im only 11 miles from the loch , ah well next time bud....

 

[Chris G]

hows the new under blanket-compared to the snugpak one?

And what make & type is it?

Chris

 

[cwillson]

Wicked pics and BOY, what a trip!! It looks amazing; something for me to aspire to!

Nice one.

C

 

[cwillson]

...although I sepnt the weekend planting 27 cider apple trees in an orchard at a friends smallholding in somerset. Now all I gotta do is kick back for three years and await the first batch of the amber nectar! lol

 

[Rob_Beek]

Yea, like the post, one of my missions to come i think, if i can blag r3xxy to drive.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Shewie]

When you going to move north of the border then , got a kilt you can borrow .

Pete.

I feel like I already have sometimes

Plans are moving on though so one day hopefully.

..... hows the new under blanket-compared to the snugpak one?

Just as toasty mate, which I'm relieved about. Packs down tiny if you give it plenty and weighs in at just under 800g.

Superb pics! What's the story behind the wallabies? Not exactly native. And the pirate warning sign?

From what I've read the wallabies were brought onto the island in the 20s by a eccentric woman who built a summer house there. They seem to do okay with the scottish winters and have thrived ever since.
Not sure what the sign was about, I couldn't see anything suspect, probably just kids.

 

[Shewie]

And what make & type is it?

Chris

It's the Speer Hammocks Snugfit, caution when opening the link though Chris, it could be very costly.

http://www.speerhammocks.com/Products/SnugFit.htm

 

[Gill]

Your turn to make me jealous Rich,that looks to have been perfect clear weather , i,m champing at the bit to get back up there .looks like you all had a great time ,cheers mate, one day we will meet up for a

 

[scrogger]

Looks like a good trip Rich. So the Speers gets a thumbs up huh? are you going to do a review? I ended up sleeping in the Deep aquarium not quite the same with 30 cubs belting around but was interesting all the same.

I am just weighing up the Hammock situation now so get a review done!!! It may help me.

See your pm too!! lol

Great pics mate.

 

[gazmc2]

quality pics mate, looks like a good time was had by all.

 

[TeeDee]

From what I've read the wallabies were brought onto the island in the 20s by a eccentric woman who built a summer house there. They seem to do okay with the scottish winters and have thrived ever since.
Not sure what the sign was about, I couldn't see anything suspect, probably just kids.

Ok.

Hypothetical question. So don't flame me straight away.

If you could gain permission , is it legal to hunt-shoot-kill-eat wallabies?
As they were introduced and not native I'd be interested in the answer.

I'm sure some of use have had Roo burger in the past.

 

[Shewie]

I heard talk of them being culled occasionally so there could be a few roo steaks kicking about.
I think w00dsmoke knows more details about the inhabitants but I'm gonna stick my neck out and say it probably is illegal to hunt them unless authorised by the SWT or similar.

 

[listenclear]

Great pics mate and what an amazing trip
As for sailor jerry - never, NEVER again!!!!
Had a wee sleep on the train from Stirling and woke up so hungry i could have ate my underblanket. Got off the train and DESTROYED a burger Felt better after that.
Have to say the poisoning from hell still didn't spoil the weekend. Had a fantastic weekend and of course good to make new mates too but lets just stick to single malts next time eh?

 

[Shewie]

Lol

Polished off the remainder of the Sailor Jerry last night with Carol, I had to dilute it with coke first though.

 

[listenclear]

Aw mate, makes my stomach curl up and hide just thinking about it. Have to say i enjoyed it at the time but never reacted so badly to a drink before.
Glad you got home safely.
Still cant beleive the wallabies...