Loch Achray Meet

[Halfdevil333]

Can anyone tell me whether there is going to be a scottish meet at Loch Achray this year?

Cheers
Halfdevil333

 

[warthog1981]

ive not got anytime to get to one this year

 

[MagiKelly]

Nothing planned yet. Likely to be the seventh hell of midgedom right now though.

 

[Graham_S]

Oh yeah, that place is definetly out of bounds until september.
Katys boss thought she had smallpox after last summers meet

 

[gregorach]

Nothing planned yet. Likely to be the seventh hell of midgedom right now though.

I was just talking to Rob (locum76) last night - he was up there last week with nary a midge to be seen. Must've been the wind...

 

[Scuba Pete]

I was up a few weeks ago and it was hell. It was a sunny weekend without much wind. I have never seen them as bad and I had no head net with me. They must have got in my hammock with me as my arms were covered in bites, as well I my knee (sticking out my bag, lol)

The wrost was in the morning trying to get a fire going, I had to take a few tries as anytime I stood still there were in my mouth and my eyes.

 

[gregorach]

Yeah, that sounds more like the Achray we know...

 

[JohnC]

Was there canoeing last month, midges were bad, but luckily the heavy rain showers gave some relief. Out on the Loch was ok. River a bit higher than remembered and easier to canoe along...

 

[EdS]

how about mid October?

 

[Toddy]

If the Weather Gods are kind then it ought to be lovely; if they aren't it'll be cold and damp 'cos the campsite is low lying, right next to the loch.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[locum76]

Yeah, that sounds more like the Achray we know...

also, i bought a headnet in callander on the way up, if i hadn't there probably would have been millions of midges.

the weather, despite it all, was fine last weekend. achray seems to be cunningly sheltered by the three bens...

 

[w00dsmoke]

I was at Chon (near Achray) a week ago and the midgies were pretty bad but hey we managed ok with some grass to make smoke to keep them away while we slept in our hammocks, no worries at all and it rained off n on too. This is Scotland and it keeps the tourists away for us to enjoy it in peace!

 

[JohnC]

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Last year on a midge free day

 

[Halfdevil333]

Sounds good or even Sept maybe......

Never got to stay overnight last time. Went up during the day a had a great time so looking forward to this year if it's going to happen.

Cheers
Scott

 

[spamel]

If it happens, I'd love to make a few days of it. It looks fantastic.

 

[Doc]

If there is interest for a Sept or October meet perhaps we could fix up a date with the FC to use the site? From previous threads it is often futile to ask 'when is everybody available' as there is never a weekend that everybody can make. Better just to fix a date.

A lot would depend on the site being available as sometimes the FC close the forest drive in the off season for felling. I wonder if MK has any info on site availability?

 

[MagiKelly]

I sure I can find out. it would be next week though as Stuart is on holiday this week.

 

[stuart f]

If there is interest for a Sept or October meet perhaps we could fix up a date with the FC to use the site? From previous threads it is often futile to ask 'when is everybody available' as there is never a weekend that everybody can make. Better just to fix a date.

A lot would depend on the site being available as sometimes the FC close the forest drive in the off season for felling. I wonder if MK has any info on site availability?

As i missed the last couple of meets my boss has told me i can definitely get the next one off so the dates ain't a problem for me so roll on whenever

 

[Wayland]

Well you know I'm up for it dates allowing.

 

[Chainsaw]

I'd be up for it too missus and work permitting!

Cheers,

Alan