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Sailing Thursday – Group 1
23rd August 2012 by Bomb SquadThis morning we set off bright and early for a spot of sailing….. well I say ailing in the loosest sense of the term. The problem was there was no wind… well actually there was plenty of wind but the … Continue reading
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Tagged Archery, High Ropes, Loch Goil, Lochgoilhead, Sailing, Scotland, Speedboats
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Exams and Extreme Biking
23rd August 2012 by BuffThursday – Today we woke to some serious rain, a good cooked breakfast and an avalanche of emotions due to GCSE results. Our youngsters, who were in the hot seat, managed to negotiate poor mobile phone coverage together with an … Continue reading
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Tagged Exams, GCSEs, Lochgoilhead, Mountain Biking, Results, Scotland
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Glasgow…a day off and a “most excellent adventure”!
23rd August 2012 by BuffWednesday – Today was our rest day. Following our usual excellent breakfast, we all pilled into our trusty mini buses and headed back to Glasgow – specifically the Breahead Centre. This complex houses a very good shopping mall and Xscape … Continue reading
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Tagged Braehead, Buffet, Chinese, Glasgow, Lochgoilhead, Scotland, Shopping
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Re-discovering Kayaking
21st August 2012 by BuffTuesday – Today I was lucky to be out on the Loch with Steve (our Kayaking instructor for today) together with Jamal, Lukas, Kane, Matt, Gary and Trystan. The sun shone (for the most part) and Steve and I threw … Continue reading
Tuesday…a “Squeeze” and a “Burn”
21st August 2012 by Explorers21st August 2012 On the third day of activities, group one did “The Squeeze!”, and “The Burn”, while group 2 were kayaking and canoeing on the Loch. On “The Loch”, a lot of people capsized which was apparently very cold … Continue reading
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Tagged Burn, Gorge Walk, Loch Goil, Lochgoilhead, Scotland, Squeeze
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An escaped haggis, his mate the haddock…and some Scottish water
20th August 2012 by BuffMonday – Yesterday’s scorching weather had changed somewhat to a more overcast sky when our intrepid FreeSpirits headed out for the days activities… Group 1 were back on the loch for a days sailing…more later. Group 2 were climbing and … Continue reading
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Tagged Climbing, Glengoyne, Haggis, Lochgoilhead, Olympics, Sailing, Scotland
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Job Job Bomb Sqd Blog Day 2
19th August 2012 by Bomb SquadHi All So today was the first full day of actvities at Lochgoilhead activity centre. Following a healthy dose of leader coffee and north sea temp shower we headed off to breakfast (honey I shrunk the breakfast…… or two plates … Continue reading
Climbing in Glen Croe
19th August 2012 by OsamaSaturday am, oops Sunday am…(must be still lagged) Following a cooked breakie, including potato cakes (What the hell is this hard pancake?!?!), we were split in two groups, one to go on to the lake (more to follow on that) … Continue reading