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A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny


Postby kevsbald » Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:12 pm

Route description: Beinn Dàmh (or Ben Damph)

Corbetts included on this walk: Beinn Damh

Date walked: 06/04/2013

Time taken: 5 hours

Distance: 12 km

Ascent: 980m

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I'm not sure how many meets there have been since I attended the very first one at the Tarf hotel but this was only my 3rd time en personne. It may have been the fear of having to share my Highland Park or falling prey to the seemingly prevalent norovirus bug at these meetings but I was determined to get along and meet old and new faces. Having completed Slioch the previous day with Pete Tindall, Jupe1407, Sunny Speyside and sun (sic), we were indeed blessed. As were many others who described the conditions perhaps no more eloquently than Graeme D, when I asked how he was getting on by mobile phone. "Porn, hardcore porn." I was hoping he had left the house in Perth - thankfully he had. Anyway, what occurred to me during the evening's aperitifs and digestifs was that some fowk preferred to be called by their avatar. Take Tina Bonar for example. A fair damsel? Na na, some bloke fae the East coast with his lovely Colleen. Alan was ScotJamie and Jupe1407 was in fact John followed by his birthdate. He was either looking good for his 606 years or he had some terrible form of gigantism/progeria and was in fact 5. I've set the scene. So, having decided to do Liathach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn na-h-Eaglaise all on the Saturday, I found myself on Beinn Damh with Ewan, Sunny Speyside's loon. We decided he should be called 'Sexysue'.
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Tranquil Torridon
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Lovely Liathach - next time....

We said adieu to his mither as she headed for the Graham and Ewan led us up the first 550m at full whack. At 551m, Ewan's young energetic zest gave way to inexperience and the older statesman took up the reins :wink: . We stopped at 600m, with fantastic views back over to aforementioned hills and Beinn Bhan to the West.
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Beinn Bhan in the distance
The climb up and around the 1st peak was straightforward, with a biting wind. Once we headed over towards the coire wall, we were struck by the majestic North-west face plunging away before us.
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The Damh North Face
With Maol Chin Dearg behind in the distance, it was a beautiful view. We pushed on to the summit and took tea and nourishment. The view from the summit was stupendous and I think Ewan had been spoiled the day before and that day.
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View from the top
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View from the summit
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Sexysue at summit
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Not a bad view on the descent
We decided to reverse the route but go back down the other side of Toll Ban. As we approached that summit, we happened upon 3 young blokes. One of them announced that he wasn't suitably attired i.e he was wearing jimmies and joggy bottoms. Thus, Ewan and I were introduced to a man called Fanny. Unfortunately, Fanny was accompanied by Fanny Twa and Fanny Thra - hills in Winter claes are not for boys wi jimmies n joggies and one 20 litre rucksack between 3. I did not admonish as I think my expression said it all. Ewan and I pushed on and down the ridge which was good fun but did require careful footing and ice axes. As we levelled out and got back on to the track, all that remained was to look back and see where Fannyoola and troops were. They had seen sense and descended after us, especially as the snow had moved in. A celebratory half at the Torridon, a sublime burger and I was on my way home with the 230 mile journey ahead of me. A rather enjoyable two days in Torridon. I look forward to the next trip to see old and new faces, irrespective of name.
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby tina bonar » Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:19 pm

Nice report and photos there Kev.We passed you about half past three yesterday on our way back from Fionn Bheinn and wondered where you'd been.Alles klar,as they say somewhere
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby Graeme D » Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:07 pm

kevsbald wrote:As were many others who described the conditions perhaps no more eloquently than Graeme D, when I asked how he was getting on by mobile phone. "Porn, hardcore porn." I was hoping he had left the house in Perth - thankfully he had.


:shifty: :shifty: :shifty: :shifty: :shifty: :shifty: :shifty: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Great stuff Mr P! Two days on the hills and at the bar that will live long in the memory. Good to see what you were ogling on Saturday! :wink:
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby Scotjamie » Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:21 pm

Brilliant walk report pics and humour, Kev. With such a literary bent :shock: you may be appointed official WH Meet reporter
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby dawnfoth » Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:25 pm

Nice one! :lol: Maybe I will make it to the next one - there seems to be a number of sexy men kicking about! :lol: Another WH member posted a pic of a guy with joggies and trainers. Fanny for sure! Either it was the same one or there were a number of them around :crazy:
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby Sunny Speyside » Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:55 am

[quote="kevsbald We decided he should be called 'Sexysue'.[/quote]

I'd like to point out that his mither was not involved in this particular decision :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Great report Kev - Just what is needed on a Monday morning
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby malky_c » Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:20 pm

Great views from that hill. Looks like you got all of the important bits in before the weather turned to shite :) . Was wondering where you were on Saturday evening - didn't realise you were back down the road.

Good to catch up. I'm gradually realising that there were at least half a dozen people on the meet that I have no recollection of talking to :shock:
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby dogplodder » Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:31 pm

And this on a day the forecast said low cloud and snow. :wink:

Great photos! :D
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby pigeon » Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:59 pm

Nice one Kevsbald,looks like Saturday turned out decent after all :thumbup:
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby PeteR » Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:32 pm

Some great photos here Kevsbald :D

I'm starting to turn :mrgreen: with envy at all these great reports from the Torridon weekend that are statting to appear :lol: One day I will make one these meets, as it seems great fun all round.
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby rockhopper » Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:30 pm

Good walk and some nice, moody shots, K :thumbup: .....title quirky as ever though :roll: :wink: - cheers :)
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby scoob999 » Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:40 pm

Nice looking hill that :D
You must've started earlier than us? we were on MCD in the cloud for a wee while, and i'm usually pretty good at spotting people on summits, mind you i was more attatched to rock than usual :shock:

We must introduce ourselfs at the next meet, there never seems to be enough time to talk to everybody :?

P.S great report :D
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Re: A manny called Fanny but nae a tranny

Postby kevsbald » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:52 am

Scoob,

if the next meet is in Skye or Ullapool, I'll defo bide up for the two nights and we can have a proper blether.

Cheers all.
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