Chill out on Lomond

[Shewie]

I'm just back from a few days out with the usual suspects, we didn't get up to much but it was good to be back out in the boats again. As always, lots of pics of not a lot ...


Getting the car loaded up Thursday morning I came out of the house to find a fox in the boot, obviously after the dry bag full of meat


After a day at work I met Josh at Aldochlay




Apparently it was September Weekend in Glasgow so the neds were going to be out in force, we chose a quiet little corner and got settled


Thursday night we had a small fire on the beach, we just sat with a couple of beeers and caught up. It rained a lot in the night and Friday dawned with thick fog and plenty of mizzle.


Bruce ready for a new home






I was trying out a couple of new quilts but they never got a good test as it was so mild






View from the hammock


All handmade




Om nom nom




Camp mascot and mobile waste disposal


A spoon is born


I did a lap around the island in the mill pond like conditions, picking up some old fire dogs on the way round




Colours just starting to change on the trees






On Saturday the sun even made an appearance






Josh away for a paddle






The path leads to ..


.. camp


Can anybody ID this little fella, a castaway in Stephens boat until we plonked him on this tree


Just about packed up


See ya next time Bruce

 

[copper_head]

Looks idyllic Rich, lovely photos.

 

[Niels]

Cool trip. Thanks for sharing. Foxes are abundant here too but they're so illusive. I've only seen 2 in my entire life.

 

[Ecoman]

That looks like a fantastic trip. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Clouston98]

Looks like a great trip, thanks for sharing.

 

[Goatboy]

Nice post Shewie, just felt myself relax as I drifted through the pictures.

 

[Mesquite]

Looks like it was a grand few days out Rich, thanks for sharing it with us

 

[JAG009]

Looks like a great weekend Rich ,some great pics there

 

[HillBill]

Nice pics.... spider looks like a walnut orb weaver

 

[Toddy]

Looks like a total recharge the batteries jaunt, that one

Excellent

Thank you for sharing

cheers,
M

 

[Ecoman]

I like the look of the green canoe. What make is it? Would it be big enough for me the missus and a 6 year old?

Just asking as the missus saw your pics and instantly said she would love to have a go at that in the spring. We have owned boats with motors but never been out in a canoe and it looks like fun.

 

[Harvestman]

Great pics Shewie. Looks like a fabulous trip, and ned free too

The spider is a female common garden spider.

 

[GordonM]

Thanks for posting your trip, Rich. That has to be a peaceful place; I really enjoy seeing the paddling overnight trips!

 

[Dave]

Very nice. Is that a true north rucksack I spy there. Like that bow too.

 

[Shewie]

Thanks folks, glad you enjoyed the pics, that was one of the most relaxing trips I've had for a long while

I like the look of the green canoe. What make is it? Would it be big enough for me the missus and a 6 year old?

Just asking as the missus saw your pics and instantly said she would love to have a go at that in the spring. We have owned boats with motors but never been out in a canoe and it looks like fun.

The green one is my Nova Craft Bob Special, it's really designed for solo tripping or light tandem day trips, I think with three plus gear you'd be pushing it a bit. They have some lovely boats in their range but the Bob is the only one I've paddled. They do a nice prospector which might suit you better.

Great pics Shewie. Looks like a fabulous trip, and ned free too

The spider is a female common garden spider.

Thanks mate, I was hoping you'd see it

Very nice. Is that a true north rucksack I spy there. Like that bow too.

Well spotted Dave, 'tis indeed the Zero 1, great pack

 

[HillBill]

'tis.. missed the white bar for some reason

The spider is a female common garden spider.

 

[Grooveski]

Another nice trip, cheers again guys.

We may have giggled but it did look cosy.

Rich wisely putting some distance between himself and the archery target.

Best seat in the house.

The mascot chasing skimmers.

Near nine miles the "wee paddle" on saturday turned into. Set off for a quick round the block and ended up island hopping the day away.
From just off Bucinch...
(click for a bigger pic)

 

[ADz-1983]

Thanks for sharing guys, looked a great spot

 

[crosslandkelly]

Great pics. Looks like you all had a good time.

 

[Ecoman]

Thanks for the info Rich. I'm going to have a look at the Nova Crafts.