redrook wrote:Great read (and pics), and a really good reminder about how easily and innocently things can go awry without anyone being at fault. Sometimes you just have bad luck, and that's why MR are there. I hope you went back and gave it another (successful) go!\
p.s. I'm sure the red and grey birds will take on the same persona for the current and next generation of walkers and climbers that the yellow ones did for the previous.
Moira made a donation to RAF Kinloss at the time of her rescue, but it was always her intention to do something to raise funds for Mountain Rescue so when I suggested doing the WHW to mark turning 70 it seemed an ideal opportunity. I've got a double interest as a few years later another of my friends broke her ankle and was airlifted to Raigmore - an uncomfortable case of deja vu!
In addition to Moira and Mary's rescues I'm indebted to Mountain Rescue for the recovery of Kath Irvine in 2013 and more recently Neil and Alan Gibson whose family I've known for many years.The work of these brave volunteers can never be fully appreciated and not a single one of us knows when we may need them.
Please consider making a donation no matter how small. Many thanks.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/moira-merriweather