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WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019


Postby 2manyYorkies » Tue Dec 18, 2018 7:50 pm

Thanks to everyone who have signed up to next weekend's WH meet in stunning Kintail. We have exclusive use of the stunningly located Ratagan SYHA hostel, right on the shores of Loch Duich, with perfect access to all the Kintail hills and many more besides, for the nights of July 12th and 13th, 2019.
https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/ratagan/

Room allocation: (you can't please all of the people all of the time ...)

Room 1:
Parminder
Martin Beswick
George Dyball
Martin Gilmour
Ryan (goingforawii)
Ali Barclay
John Bacchetti
Alastair Bacchetti
Kev Macintosh
Badge

Room 2:
JW (Me)
Ross McGowan
Steve Smith
Hugh Summerton
Steve Kerr
Tommy Lavelle
Dave Main
Graeme Dewar

Room 3:
Anne Hutchinson
Darren Hutchinson
Jackie Baxter
Malcolm Clark
Colin Fridge
Steve Mann
Jim Ogilvie
Geoff Miller

Room 4:
John Lang
Amanda Lang
Lee Thomson
Gary English
Leia

Room 5:
Jennifer Cardno
Heather Quinn
Sue Back
Alison McKay

Room 6:
Iain Jamieson
Jamieson (the younger!)

Paid up campers:
Alteknacker
Blackpanther & Kevin
Bod & Val

You should recognise yourselves in there somewhere hopefully. :lol: :lol:
As we've managed to fill the hostel, we've been able to purchase a few small items for the traditional tat draw on Friday evening, and some stunning prizes for the quiz on Saturday night. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Forecast is average so far, but the wind is low so the beasties are likely to be oot and aboot; bring necessary creams/sprays and flamethrowers.. :( :( :(
Happy walking/climbing to all, looking forward to catching up next weekend, and if anyone is going to absolve themselves of their sins tomorrow, could you put a word in with the big fella for some sunshine and a gentle breeze for next weekend? Much appreciated.
Safe travels,
JW

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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby Magoo82 » Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:10 pm

Good work JW :clap:

Stick me down for a bed for both nights. PM me payment details and I’ll get this paid soonest.

Ross.
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby Rum truffle » Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:32 pm

Hi Jonathan, yes please - both nights. Thanks, Sue
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby Alteknacker » Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:42 pm

Sounds wonderful. I am up for this, but will camp, as usual.
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby Quincy » Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:25 pm

Great spot, put me down for both nights, thanks.
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby Stevesmith159 » Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:55 am

Nice Jonathan, could I have one bed for both nights please? Thanks.
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby jenniferc6 » Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:10 am

Can you put me down for both nights please? You can PM me your details and I will send over the cash. Great choice of location! :D
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby parminder » Wed Dec 19, 2018 12:03 pm

Hi Jonathan,
Going to give S Kerr ..another chance to wear my boots...lol...boths nights for myself and the fife flyer. Please..
Thanks Parminder...
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby Graeme D » Wed Dec 19, 2018 3:36 pm

If this fits in with my summer holidays abroad (dates still to be confirmed), I will take my chances on the shore! :lol:
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby Bod » Wed Dec 19, 2018 4:17 pm

Same here, Val and I on the shoreside with Hector next to Graeme D :D :D :lol:
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby Borderhugh » Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:56 pm

Good man JW,

Please put me down for both nights and PM me your bank details.

I wont bringing any pets but i might bring a BBQ to chase the midgies off.

Cheers

Hugh
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby J888ohn » Wed Dec 19, 2018 7:55 pm

Hi,

Can you put Manda, Lee and I down for both nights please. Can we bring the dog too?

Cheers,

John.
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby 2manyYorkies » Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:39 pm

Thanks to all for the enquiries/requests so far - check your inboxes for payment detail messages etc on WH PM or FB Messenger.

All BBQ requests to Hugh :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby Graeme D » Thu Dec 20, 2018 1:45 pm

Bod wrote:Same here, Val and I on the shoreside with Hector next to Graeme D :D :D :lol:


Sounds like a party on the shoreside! :D
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Re: WALKHIGHLANDS SUMMER MEET, RATAGAN. JULY 12/13 2019

Postby BlackPanther » Thu Dec 20, 2018 1:56 pm

We should be able to make it, see how the holiday calendar looks after Christmas. Will be camping as per usual :)

Here are prices for Glen Shiel campsite for this year - shouldn't be much different in 2019:
http://shielbridgecaravanpark.co.uk/prices.html

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