Hopefully I will be showing the release of the long awaited, "Chamonix the Movie" if I can convert the files.
Anyway see you all later
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Thursday, 28 April 2011
Good Evans the wedding day is here
Well after 10 years of courtship the Royal wedding day is here, Willis and Kevin will be busy preparing for the party later
Hopefully I will be showing the release of the long awaited, "Chamonix the Movie" if I can convert the files.
Anyway see you all later
Hopefully I will be showing the release of the long awaited, "Chamonix the Movie" if I can convert the files.
Anyway see you all later
Monday, 25 April 2011
Kilmory Lodge Bunkhouse Kilmory Isle of Arran Scotland KA27 8PQ
The village of Kilmory is half an hour's drive by car from the ferry terminal at Brodick. It's a haven for walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers and anyone interested in outdoor pursuits. Golf, pony trekking, fishing, quad biking, climbing, paragliding are just a few of the activities available nearby. What about strolling along one of the many footpaths, forest tracks or beaches. Within a few minute's walk of the Lodge Bunkhouse is Kilmory Beach, the best kept secret on Arran. Half a mile of deserted sand.
Two hundred yards away is the village of Lagg were you can find Lagg Hotel - why not relax and enjoy a break from the kitchen, treat yourself to a bar meal in the beautiful gardens.
There are three ways of cycling to the bunkhouse one 17.7 miles, 16.1 miles and 13.7 miles respectively.
The bunkhouse is a purpose built extension to the existing Kilmory Public Hall. Completed this year, we welcomed the first guests in May 2005. We hope to attract groups of all descriptions, clubs, work groups, families, musicians, special interest groups such as birdwatchers, walkers, hill climbers in fact any type of group is welcome.
We can sleep a minimum of 15 up to a maximum of 23 in 4 rooms. Two dormitory style rooms sleeping 8, and two 'leaders' rooms sleeping 3 and 4 respectively and both of these have ensuite facilities.
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There are ample toilet and shower facilities for the dormitory guests. We provide bedlinen for the single bed size bunks including sheets and duvets, but guests have to provide their own towels.
Kitchen / Dining area
The modern, well equipped kitchen/dining area is on the first floor and gives views over the Firth of Clyde. Microwave, fridge freezer, and dishwasher are all provided.This is the only social area of the bunkhouse but has ample space and is well furnished with tables and chairs and everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Within the kitchen is a large drying /airing cupboard with hangers for your outerwear and it also provides extra storage
Take note about the towels!
Cycling
A variety of terrain awaits the cycling enthusiast and if you don't have your own bike with you, bicycles of all types are available for hire on the island. The 56 miles around the island are a long but popular route and villages along the way provide many opportunities to enjoy fine views. The String road, across the middle of the island, is a testing route but you will be rewarded with spectacular views to the hills. There are many forestry roads now open to the public where you can test yourself and your bike!
Scotch Drink
Gie him strong drink until he wink,
That's sinking in despair;
An' liquor guid to fire his bluid,
That's prest wi' grief and care:
There let him bouse, an' deep carouse,
Wi' bumpers flowing o'er,
Till he forgets his loves or debts,
An' minds his griefs no more. Solomon's Proverbs, xxxi. 6, 7.
That's sinking in despair;
An' liquor guid to fire his bluid,
That's prest wi' grief and care:
There let him bouse, an' deep carouse,
Wi' bumpers flowing o'er,
Till he forgets his loves or debts,
An' minds his griefs no more. Solomon's Proverbs, xxxi. 6, 7.
Let other poets raise a fracas
"Bout vines, an' wines, an' drucken Bacchus,
An' crabbit names an'stories wrack us,
An' grate our lug:
I sing the juice Scotch bear can mak us,
In glass or jug.
"Bout vines, an' wines, an' drucken Bacchus,
An' crabbit names an'stories wrack us,
An' grate our lug:
I sing the juice Scotch bear can mak us,
In glass or jug.
O thou, my muse! guid auld Scotch drink!
Whether thro' wimplin worms thou jink,
Or, richly brown, ream owre the brink,
In glorious faem,
Inspire me, till I lisp an' wink,
To sing thy name!
Whether thro' wimplin worms thou jink,
Or, richly brown, ream owre the brink,
In glorious faem,
Inspire me, till I lisp an' wink,
To sing thy name!
Let husky wheat the haughs adorn,
An' aits set up their awnie horn,
An' pease and beans, at e'en or morn,
Perfume the plain:
Leeze me on thee, John Barleycorn,
Thou king o' grain!
An' aits set up their awnie horn,
An' pease and beans, at e'en or morn,
Perfume the plain:
Leeze me on thee, John Barleycorn,
Thou king o' grain!
On thee aft Scotland chows her cood,
In souple scones, the wale o'food!
Or tumblin in the boiling flood Wi' kail an' beef;
But when thou pours
thy strong heart's blood,
There thou shines chief.
In souple scones, the wale o'food!
Or tumblin in the boiling flood Wi' kail an' beef;
But when thou pours
thy strong heart's blood,
There thou shines chief.
Food fills the wame, an' keeps us leevin;
Tho' life's a gift no worth receivin,
When heavy-dragg'd wi' pine an' grievin;
But, oil'd by thee,
The wheels o' life gae down-hill, scrievin,
Wi' rattlin glee.
Tho' life's a gift no worth receivin,
When heavy-dragg'd wi' pine an' grievin;
But, oil'd by thee,
The wheels o' life gae down-hill, scrievin,
Wi' rattlin glee.
Thou clears the head o'doited Lear;
Thou cheers ahe heart o' drooping Care;
Thou strings the nerves o' Labour sair,
At's weary toil;
Though even brightens dark Despair
Wi' gloomy smile.
Thou cheers ahe heart o' drooping Care;
Thou strings the nerves o' Labour sair,
At's weary toil;
Though even brightens dark Despair
Wi' gloomy smile.
Aft, clad in massy siller weed,
Wi' gentles thou erects thy head;
Yet, humbly kind in time o' need,
The poor man's wine;
His weep drap parritch, or his bread,
Thou kitchens fine.
Wi' gentles thou erects thy head;
Yet, humbly kind in time o' need,
The poor man's wine;
His weep drap parritch, or his bread,
Thou kitchens fine.
Thou art the life o' public haunts;
But thee, what were our fairs and rants?
Ev'n godly meetings o' the saunts,
By thee inspired,
When gaping they besiege the tents,
Are doubly fir'd.
But thee, what were our fairs and rants?
Ev'n godly meetings o' the saunts,
By thee inspired,
When gaping they besiege the tents,
Are doubly fir'd.
That merry night we get the corn in,
O sweetly, then, thou reams the horn in!
Or reekin on a New-year mornin
In cog or bicker,
An' just a wee drap sp'ritual burn in,
An' gusty sucker!
O sweetly, then, thou reams the horn in!
Or reekin on a New-year mornin
In cog or bicker,
An' just a wee drap sp'ritual burn in,
An' gusty sucker!
When Vulcan gies his bellows breath,
An' ploughmen gather wi' their graith,
O rare! to see thee fizz an freath
I' th' luggit caup!
Then Burnewin comes on like death
At every chap.
An' ploughmen gather wi' their graith,
O rare! to see thee fizz an freath
I' th' luggit caup!
Then Burnewin comes on like death
At every chap.
Nae mercy then, for airn or steel;
The brawnie, banie, ploughman chiel,
Brings hard owrehip, wi' sturdy wheel,
The strong forehammer,
Till block an' studdie ring an reel,
Wi' dinsome clamour.
The brawnie, banie, ploughman chiel,
Brings hard owrehip, wi' sturdy wheel,
The strong forehammer,
Till block an' studdie ring an reel,
Wi' dinsome clamour.
When skirling weanies see the light,
Though maks the gossips clatter bright,
How fumblin' cuiffs their dearies slight;
Wae worth the name!
Nae howdie gets a social night,
Or plack frae them.
Though maks the gossips clatter bright,
How fumblin' cuiffs their dearies slight;
Wae worth the name!
Nae howdie gets a social night,
Or plack frae them.
When neibors anger at a plea,
An' just as wud as wud can be,
How easy can the barley brie
Cement the quarrel!
It's aye the cheapest lawyer's fee,
To taste the barrel.
An' just as wud as wud can be,
How easy can the barley brie
Cement the quarrel!
It's aye the cheapest lawyer's fee,
To taste the barrel.
Alake! that e'er my muse has reason,
To wyte her countrymen wi' treason!
But mony daily weet their weason
Wi' liquors nice,
An' hardly, in a winter season,
E'er Spier her price.
To wyte her countrymen wi' treason!
But mony daily weet their weason
Wi' liquors nice,
An' hardly, in a winter season,
E'er Spier her price.
Wae worth that brandy, burnin trash!
Fell source o' mony a pain an' brash!
Twins mony a poor, doylt, drucken hash,
O' half his days;
An' sends, beside, auld Scotland's cash
To her warst faes.
Fell source o' mony a pain an' brash!
Twins mony a poor, doylt, drucken hash,
O' half his days;
An' sends, beside, auld Scotland's cash
To her warst faes.
Ye Scots, wha wish auld Scotland well!
Ye chief, to you my tale I tell,
Poor, plackless devils like mysel'!
It sets you ill,
Wi' bitter, dearthfu' wines to mell,
Or foreign gill.
Ye chief, to you my tale I tell,
Poor, plackless devils like mysel'!
It sets you ill,
Wi' bitter, dearthfu' wines to mell,
Or foreign gill.
May gravels round his blather wrench,
An' gouts torment him, inch by inch,
What twists his gruntle wi' a glunch
O' sour disdain,
Out owre a glass o' whisky-punch
Wi' honest men!
An' gouts torment him, inch by inch,
What twists his gruntle wi' a glunch
O' sour disdain,
Out owre a glass o' whisky-punch
Wi' honest men!
O Whisky! soul o' plays and pranks!
Accept a bardie's gratfu' thanks!
When wanting thee, what tuneless cranks
Are my poor verses!
Thou comes-they rattle in their ranks,
At ither's a-s!
Accept a bardie's gratfu' thanks!
When wanting thee, what tuneless cranks
Are my poor verses!
Thou comes-they rattle in their ranks,
At ither's a-s!
Thee, Ferintosh! O sadly lost!
Scotland lament frae coast to coast!
Now colic grips, an' barkin hoast
May kill us a';
For loyal Forbes' charter'd boast
Is ta'en awa?
Scotland lament frae coast to coast!
Now colic grips, an' barkin hoast
May kill us a';
For loyal Forbes' charter'd boast
Is ta'en awa?
Thae curst horse-leeches o' the' Excise,
Wha mak the whisky stells their prize!
Haud up thy han', Deil! ance, twice, thrice!
There, seize the blinkers!
An' bake them up in brunstane pies
For poor damn'd drinkers.
Wha mak the whisky stells their prize!
Haud up thy han', Deil! ance, twice, thrice!
There, seize the blinkers!
An' bake them up in brunstane pies
For poor damn'd drinkers.
Fortune! if thou'll but gie me still
Hale breeks, a scone, an' whisky gill,
An' rowth o' rhyme to rave at will,
Tak a' the rest,
An' deal't about as thy blind skill
Directs thee best.
Hale breeks, a scone, an' whisky gill,
An' rowth o' rhyme to rave at will,
Tak a' the rest,
An' deal't about as thy blind skill
Directs thee best.
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Scottish Nobel Prize-winning poet
Famous Scottish Nobel Prize-winning poet RustyCrutch McDougal was spotted by the OneForTheDitch Saturday riders at Erics Game Cock at Austwick.
RustyCrutch McDougal
RustyCrutch McDougal
Friday, 22 April 2011
OneForTheDitch welcomes PC into the group
OneForTheDitch recognises PC ....! efforts during recent rides and welcomes him to the group with open arms, we are keeping his real identity a secret for security reasons.
Rules
Rules
You need to think about what you want to take, as you will have to ride with it, Tour shirts will be worn from setting off to reaching destination on the island of Arron.
Kilts must be worn (no tartan shorts) you can wear your biking shorts underneath for comfort.
You can use your imagination if you choose (Mc Twatty has shown some good inventiveness although I personally have not seen his mums dress.
You will need to also carry with you some basic bike parts which will be agreed at the next meeting
You need to think about what you want to take, as you will have to ride with it, Tour shirts will be worn from setting off to reaching destination on the island of Arron.
Kilts must be worn (no tartan shorts) you can wear your biking shorts underneath for comfort.
You can use your imagination if you choose (Mc Twatty has shown some good inventiveness although I personally have not seen his mums dress.
You will need to also carry with you some basic bike parts which will be agreed at the next meeting
Think about a party trick as we are going to have Mc X Factor (Arrons got talent)
some shirt sizes where guessed at, take a look at what has been chosen on your behalf, if you would like to change it contact Mc BigMack
watch this space for updates
First official meeting
The first of the final countdown meetings took place at the Harts Head last night at 21.00 hrs., attendees
- Mc Bollock
- Mc HuskyHopley
- Mc Goodevens
- Mc Duggle
- Mc BigMack
- Mc Homerharrison
- Mc Willi Gorbache
- Mc Thumb
- Mc wheresmecycletrousers Throup
- Mc Ironman
- Mc sonofaclothman Spencsley
- Mc Wasp
apologies
- Mc Bigbaz tripple cheese
- Mc wheremyhandgoes Russ
- Mc Dangerous
- Mc Inthekitchen Chef
- Mc InIreland Nails
- Mc ootthepheasants Rob
- Mc eemipaintbrush Fred
- Mc Tanktop Taylor
A full programme will be posted shortly by Mc Goodevens, however here is a brief summery of the nights inclusions.
Shirt Fitting, we are going to be having two tour shirts, one dress and the other a base layer, the following is a list of chosen sizes, if you feel it is wrong then you must contact Mick asap before we go ahead with the order
- Mc Bollock, Base Layer L-XL, Fox Shirt L
- Mc Goodevens, Base Layer L-XL, Fox Shirt L
- Mc HuskyHopley, Base Layer 2-XL, Fox Shirt XL
- Mc Duggle, Base Layer L-XL, Fox Shirt L
- Mc BigMack, Base Layer XXL, Fox Shirt XXL
- Mc Homerharrison, Base Layer XXL, Fox Shirt XXL
- Mc Willi Gorbache, Base Layer XXL, Fox Shirt XXL
- Mc Thumb, Base Layer XXL, Fox Shirt XXL
- Mc wheresmecycletrousers Throup, Base Layer XXL, Fox Shirt XXL
- Mc Ironman, Base Layer S-M, Fox Shirt M
- Mc sonofaclothman Spencsley, Base Layer L-XL, Fox Shirt L
- Mc Wasp, Base Layer S-M, Fox Shirt S
- Mc Bigbaz tripple cheese Base Layer XXL, Fox Shirt XXL
- Mc wheremyhandgoes Russ Base Layer 2-XL, Fox Shirt XL
- Mc Dangerous, Base Layer L-XL, Fox Shirt L
- Mc Inthekitchen Chef, Base Layer 2-XL, Fox Shirt XL
- Mc InIreland Nails, Base Layer XXL, Fox Shirt XXL
- Mc ootthepheasants Rob, Base Layer 2-XL, Fox Shirt XL
- Mc eemipaintbrush Fred, Base Layer 2-XL, Fox Shirt XL
- Mc Tanktop Taylor, Base Layer 2-XL, Fox Shirt XL
Zdravstvuyte Comrads
Billy 'gorbachev' Bilsborough would like to thank you all for the support you gave him after his recent biking accident and plastic surgery altering his chiselled features, he sent a message from his sick bed 'zdravstvuyte comrads' (hello friends)
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Willie or won't he
Russian president Willie Gorbachev sent out a message to the rest of the world, I iss goi to keep all mi armi in port fo thi forseeeable futuire until suche time as I can regain full strength then I shall rulee the worldee.
Was this a direct threat against the united states or is he just resting his arms at this time ?
Good Evans
Hannah's new Indian washing technique, cuts down on the amount of washing required each week at the Evans house hold, Trev comes to terms with the new look, we can now fit loads more in the washing machine.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Lord Duggy Returns
Dear All, best ride ever planned for this saturday as Lord Duggy will be returning after six weeks of lambing, good job your lordship.
What fun we had
Archie - zoom in on his face....ouch that hurts!
Kev leads the field heading towards sniper lane
Micks on a role
Micks on a role
Hull Pot, my she's big! Hey where's the bikes gone
Corkie returns nice helmet and crop top,
mmmm lovely boy!!
The Big One
Pen-y-ghent dream ride - The 40km best dry ride ever!!
Present:-
Trevmendous
Nails
Hose
Mick
Kevin
Adam
John H
Mick 'the Munch' Carr
Dave
Archie Gemmel
Sunday, 3 April 2011
Quick Step
You put your left leg in your left leg out do a little wiggle and you shake it all about........My spider sense thinks something is wrong, why aren't my MTB mates dancing!
Orvil
When you are the human spider sometimes you just what to try and be the human fly......fly, flap, flap, spenner flap you can do it!!
Huston we have a problem.
Mr Bowling Ball Evans
Dancing Arborvitae spotted in car park at the Vic Kirby Malham
The Arborvitae 'Mr. Bowling Ball', Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam', is a unique, compact, perfectly global arborvitae that has dense, fine-textured, soft, green foliage resembling a fine-textured juniper or false cypress. 'Mr. Bowling Ball' requires little or no shearing; needs no pruning to remain neat and tidy. Because this arborvitae will form a perfect ball, it makes a wonderful accent plant and provides color year round. Enjoy this unique 'Bowling Ball' when planted near a pub, in mass plantings or as a border! The Arborvitae requires regular alcohol to keep it looking fresh
The Arborvitae 'Mr. Bowling Ball', Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam', is a unique, compact, perfectly global arborvitae that has dense, fine-textured, soft, green foliage resembling a fine-textured juniper or false cypress. 'Mr. Bowling Ball' requires little or no shearing; needs no pruning to remain neat and tidy. Because this arborvitae will form a perfect ball, it makes a wonderful accent plant and provides color year round. Enjoy this unique 'Bowling Ball' when planted near a pub, in mass plantings or as a border! The Arborvitae requires regular alcohol to keep it looking fresh
Tour Shirts
Gentlemen
Time is ticking away and I am about to start work on the shirts, I am currently getting our sponsors sorted so should cover quite a lot of the costs for the shirts
Rhino Base Layer Long sleeve turtleneck. The turtleneck can be personalised with a logo or text. Rhino Logo to the rear of the turtleneck. Keeps you warm and dry in cold conditions. Fabric is lightweight, soft, easycare and dries quickly. Fits like a second skin. Regulates temperature of the body. Raglan sleeve design allows increased mobility and a full range of motion. Suitable for all sports (including football, rugby, hockey, golf, cricket, winter sports, cycling and equestrian), and work.
Size - Chest to fit
S/M - 38/40", L/XL - 46/48", XXL - 50/52"
Your thoughts would be appreciated, The Focker is going to get us some Fox Polo shirts which will be the main tour shirt, and it will be nice to add the new bike shop logo to the shirts. however I thought the above shirt for riding its probably going to be around £20 inclusive of logos, still waiting on how much the polos are from Focker
Hopefully sponsorship should cover the majority of the costs
Look no Hands
Dont forget Gents that Kilts will be required for the Friday when we sail over to Aron
Time is ticking away and I am about to start work on the shirts, I am currently getting our sponsors sorted so should cover quite a lot of the costs for the shirts
Rhino Base Layer Long sleeve turtleneck. The turtleneck can be personalised with a logo or text. Rhino Logo to the rear of the turtleneck. Keeps you warm and dry in cold conditions. Fabric is lightweight, soft, easycare and dries quickly. Fits like a second skin. Regulates temperature of the body. Raglan sleeve design allows increased mobility and a full range of motion. Suitable for all sports (including football, rugby, hockey, golf, cricket, winter sports, cycling and equestrian), and work.
Size - Chest to fit
S/M - 38/40", L/XL - 46/48", XXL - 50/52"
Your thoughts would be appreciated, The Focker is going to get us some Fox Polo shirts which will be the main tour shirt, and it will be nice to add the new bike shop logo to the shirts. however I thought the above shirt for riding its probably going to be around £20 inclusive of logos, still waiting on how much the polos are from Focker
Hopefully sponsorship should cover the majority of the costs
Dont forget Gents that Kilts will be required for the Friday when we sail over to Aron
Magnificent Seven
Dangerous Brian
Spidey Spenner
Tanktop Tailor (TT)
Vince 'Brains' Bullock
Trevmenous
Away to ya pet - Hose
John 'needs a nick name' horseman
Amazing
Vince - determination, Strength, Stamina a man on a mission, but hey look behind him extreme weakness!!
Best in Show
A proud moment for the 'hose' as he is awarded best in show for his display ''Whats in your helmet - pet''
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