• Friday 10 July, More quiet time and BBQ

    July 10 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Again, walked up to the shops for more victuals (becoming a habit after the failed attempt at shopping in Tobermory) and had a lovely coffee in the café.

    Steve has just realised that this period in the blog is best read in conjunction with Halcyon Sea’s blog, written by Tracey who has a far better memory for what happened. Just reading it reminded this writer of the Halcyon Sea impromptu pre BBQ Pimms Party . We were all suitably lubricated and ready for more BBQ and chat with RNSA/RHYC friends.

    Thank you Tracey, memory restored a little…..

    So, the second RNSA/IHYC Impromptu pop up, byo BBQ happened here in the marina under the awning, with Lochaline Bar remaining open late for us. At the end, Barbara went to bed (very sensible) and Steve ended up onboard Halcyon Sea where a scientific investigation into strawberry Tequila, followed by Limoncella, ensued. Bit of a late night but a superb natter, spinning Scottish and RN dits into the wee small hours.
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