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The Horns Herald a double Hundered

The Horns Herald a double Hundered


by gammy leg walker » Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:10 pm

Route description: Beinn Alligin

Munros included on this walk: Sgùrr Mòr (Beinn Alligin), Tom na Gruagaich (Beinn Alligin)

Date walked: 31/03/2012

Time taken: 8 hours

Distance: 10 km

Ascent: 1110m

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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby iainwatson » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:07 am

a huge congratulations to you and alan on reaching the 100 milestone! :D :D

especially with the backdrop of what you and your wife have had to deal with,

as everyone has said,she is a very special lady and i wish the both of you all the very best for the future!
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby walk aboot » Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:16 pm

Well done, Willie and Alan, I'm sure your wife, Elizabeth is very proud of you both! :D
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby Jockstar » Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:27 pm

What can I say, Wullie,the very least is well done on your 100th which you have fittingly put into a report of that is worthy of your walk. A great acheivement given all that has happened to Elizabeth and she will be so proud of you. :D
Also as a man of the rock you give everything to your walks and what a wonderful walk you have produced.
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby Alan S » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:45 pm

Well mate what can I say, What a fantastic report 8) Some of the photography in there is amazing :wink: :lol:
Seriously though mate well done on the 100 its been a long time coming, I have seen the gammy leg pushed to the limit on severel occasions and sometimes wondered if you would even get this far so im really happy for you but please stop using me as your wee sherpa on the big hills, "carry ma poles down this hard bit", "take my camera and take pics of me scrambling", "get that out of ma bag........ now put it back" etc etc :lol:

So glad we went for this for our 100th, This will live with me for a long time as will the weekend we had :D
Obviously I sympathise with you for Liz I know its been a difficult time recently but I know her and Lisa really love the peace and quiet when we go away :lol:

Thanks for a great day and putting up with my bad hangover but I know you enjoyed being way out in front of me :D

Cheers mate
Alan

PS
Thanks to all who have congratulated me on my 100 :D and to Polly for my whisky :D
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby dogplodder » Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:30 pm

Congratulations on your century and a great mountain to do it on! :clap:

Love your report and photos but specially love the way you talk about your amazing Elizabeth. It's obviously been a tough 3 years but she'll have gained so much satisfaction from your hill achievements - even though she can't be out there with you. All power to the pair of you. :thumbup:
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby Del246 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:05 pm

Well done on getting to 100.Great report and the pictures are magic. Thats some story, all the best.
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby rocket-ron » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:38 pm

Gammy , Alan
Well done guys on hitting the 100 mark. What a hill to do it on. Alan forgot to give you the tin off soup from charlie that he owes you :lol:
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby andrewdoggett » Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:38 pm

Awesome guys... Love the horns!

Well done on the ton up :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby gammy leg walker » Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:18 pm

Once again many,many thanks to one & all who have taken the time to post on this walk.Elizabeth & me are very humble for all the good wishes from everyone,thanks once again.........................glw.
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby Steve B » Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:47 pm

GLW. I have been away and the first opportunity to post.
Well done to the both of you for achieving what you have given all you have been through. :clap:
Brings things in to perspective.
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby JB likes a beer » Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:51 am

Hi mate first chance i have had to post, Your best report by far excellent photos wish i could have made it with you guys,im glad i was part of your journey to reach 100 ,had some great days out and cant wait for the next time well done to you and sherpa sherry :lol:
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby RicKamila » Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:19 am

Congrats to you both Gammy and Alan on your centuries.
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby MarilynMunro » Sun Apr 08, 2012 2:49 pm

Congrats to you and Alan,
a very heartfelt and poignant tale of your journey
My very best wishes to you and your wife, she is indeed your "rock"
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby Morecambe Monkey » Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:31 pm

Great report GLW,you & Alan certainly picked a couple of great looking mountains to bring up the ton. It was a pleasure to meet you at Kintail,all the best to you & your's. MM.
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Re: The Horns Herald a double Hundered

Postby Alastair S » Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:58 pm

Better late than never - congrats on the 100: you picked a mighty fine mountain and great weather for the occasion. But most of all respect and all the best for Elizabeth. She sounds like an amazing woman.
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