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The Misadventures of Gammy and Alan

The Misadventures of Gammy and Alan


Postby Stretch » Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:36 am

Route description: Mullach Clach a' Bhlàir

Munros included on this walk: Mullach Clach a' Bhlàir, Sgòr Gaoith

Date walked: 02/04/2011

Time taken: 8 hours

Distance: 22.5 km

Ascent: 1083m

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Some trips to the hills are hard to forget, often because every aspect of the trip was enjoyable, or, because the whole day out was a total flop. On this occasion, I witnessed a combination of both of these extremes. My pal Gammy has told the story of the many mishaps that occured on the day after April Fools Day, see here, http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10840

But my perspective on this day is best told through the joys of live video . . .

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlKh8rTuDAI[/youtube]

This trip will live long in my memory! Thanks again for the company boys!


Just a few minor corrections to Gammy's route and total ascent from his report - ascent closer to 1083m.


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Re: The Misadventures of Gammy and Alan

Postby Alastair S » Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:32 am

A most excellent production Stretch - especially given the quality of the support staff :lol: :lol:
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Re: The Misadventures of Gammy and Alan

Postby mountainstar » Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:47 am

Enjoyed that Stretch, well put together video and very funny.
Us Alan's must must be all the same, I'm also famous for losing stuff like that, every trip I either go without something I should have taken (important thing like a tent!) or come back with stuff lost (gloves on last Aviemore meet) or leave stuff behind on a rock and have to go double back for them by about 5 miles (trousers!) :?
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Re: The Misadventures of Gammy and Alan

Postby gammy leg walker » Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:20 am

Brilliant video stretch well worth the wait,now that you have adjusted the accent total I don"t feel so bad for still being so sore.Man do I look slow and old in that vid,need to lose weight also,they do say the camera puts a few pounds on you but that was way too much :lol: :lol: brilliant once again stretch.
PS what lies instore for our next adventure on the 17th,can hardly wait.
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Re: The Misadventures of Gammy and Alan

Postby davetherave » Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:35 am

Stretch productions. :lol:

Really enjoyable,super stuff Stretch.
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Re: The Misadventures of Gammy and Alan

Postby ChrisW » Tue Apr 05, 2011 4:57 pm

:lol: :lol: Brilliant
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Re: The Misadventures of Gammy and Alan

Postby Alan S » Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:39 pm

:lol: :lol: Excellent mate, glad to be part of it :D
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Re: The Misadventures of Gammy and Alan

Postby LeithySuburbs » Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:49 pm

Love the music :lol: .
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Re: The Misadventures of Gammy and Alan

Postby James_McG » Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:12 am

Superb, loved it.....look forward to more :)))
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