Westies - the Campies by Moonlight ...the plot thickens

Well if the January moonlit run was to be eventful, March was no different …

Following the cancellation of Balloch to Clydebank half marathon (due to a huge dump of snow) a little snow sport was in order. A bunch of Westies (Trevor, Robert, Peter, John, Chris, Jane, Clare and myself ) met up at the Dumgoyne Distillery on what looked like a rather chilly evening.

Underfoot conditions were fine heading over the field but with fairly crusty snow became “interesting” the higher we climbed. The decision wondering whether or not to wear my older Walshes or newer and sharper Walshes was put into context by Peter – who was in road shoes. Still nae point on worrying about the descent whilst still going up …

Onto the summit, it looked as if we were going to see the moon. As we headed over towards Garloch hill it looked less likely. A fierce wind was making it feel colder than it should of and stopping for any length of time was to be avoided. The crusty snow was still with us and was sore …really sore. You would break through then your shin would cut through as you move forwards – ouch ! By the time we were on the summit of Garloch a team decision was in order …admire the view quickly then head back towards Dumgoyne. Bearing in mind the “interesting” snow conditions we opted for a traverse line before descending back to the distillery.

Everyone back safe and folks were getting changed, chatting etc …when the polis turned up. They looked at me and I quickly stuck my head in the van to try and find shoes (honest guv) …maybe a guy reaction to avoid talking to the gents in blue (or is it black these days) but why appear guilty of nothing when John Donnelly (Westies social secrtary) was only a few feet away. In the end the social sec was very social and discovered that someone had seen headtorches high up on Dumgoyne and called in. Pretty descent of the folks to care and the polis to leave the warmth of the station eh ?

With BST coming up, I suppose that will be the last of the night runs. If you haven’t tried them – get yirself oot there next winter …magic fun !