Mist and reflections on Loch Long

**Shewie** · 23-01-2011, 21:08

Just got back from another nice little trip out with the boys, back to Loch Long again this time as I was working on the Friday afternoon and didn't time to travel very far.

We didn't get up to much really apart from chilling out around camp and going for paddles or walks. I managed to meet up with Jurassic from SOTP who found my trivet for me after I left it at Loch Lomond a couple of months ago, cheers for that Chris

A few pics then .....

Yours truely looking a bit tetchy about paddling a sea loch solo in total darkness

Boat loaded, cider ready, no idea where I'm going

I managed to find the other guys after plodding on through the dark for what seemed like ages, the obvious sign was when Stuart turned on his 7 billion lumens torch which burnt out my retinas and temporarily blinded me for the next five minutes.
After the usual greetings I grabbed my gear and set off to find two promising looking trees for my hammock. The morning revealed I'd pitched over a bog/stream again.

View from camp in the morning

Trivet finder Chris

Ciara waiting for the kelly to boil

Took a wee wander with Josh to fire a few arrows at menacing looking clumps of grass and vegetation

Chris was moving on in the morning to have a solo night further up the loch

Just after lunch the water was like a mirror, I was thinking about going for a paddle and then noticed Josh had already beat me to it. I loaded up the boat with emergency brew rations and water and set off after him.

Josh paddling on glass

Looking back down to camp

We pushed on up the loch to see if I could find a camp site I used a few years ago when I was hiking in the area. It was pretty trashed when we got there so we put it down as a maybe for another time, nice views though

On the way back to camp we pulled into a cove to grab a couple of trees from the driftwood pile, then it was back to camp to make a start on the stew.

Heading home this morning

Another great weekend thanks guys, it's definitely worth pushing up that way again next time.

**gordonmac** · 23-01-2011, 21:14

Fantastic photos Rich!

**dave53** · 23-01-2011, 21:20

you guys are sooo luckyto have that on your doorstep great pictures regards dave

**gsfgaz** · 23-01-2011, 21:35

Brilliant fotees Rich , it looked like a cracken weekend mate ....

**andynic** · 23-01-2011, 21:37

Theres somw great views you have there mate. Must do a scotland trip again sometime.

**Stuart69** · 23-01-2011, 21:38

Great week-end again guys, here's a few of my pics...

and this week-ends Shewie Stew did taste as good as it looked

**resnikov** · 23-01-2011, 21:44

Great pictures there. Looks like you had a great time.

**gsfgaz** · 23-01-2011, 21:46

that stew looks good.... great pics stuart

**Shewie** · 23-01-2011, 22:10

Did anyone noticed the earthquake this morning, can't say I did in the hammock.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukp...1295804597830A

**morch** · 23-01-2011, 22:10

Another great trip by the looks of it. Cheers for sharing the photos

Dave

**Grooveski** · 23-01-2011, 22:37

....and there's more.

Another for the blurry otter photo collection. Between waves, wobbly canoes or in this case fog the elements seem to always trash my chances.
...and any time I get a good look the camera is lying at camp or stuck in a barrel.

Flat calm loveliness for the afternoon paddle with Rich.

Clinging to life and doing alright.

Camp from above, we were right in the middle of the pic.

Could someone fill me in on what this was, I wasn't for kicking it to read the other side.

Great stuff once again, cheers guys.

Josh

**ex-member Raikey** · 23-01-2011, 22:41

Stunning Rich!!

absolutely stunning mate,....

i know you venture north regularly but how are the trips organised if you dont mind me asking,...

Stu,,,

**resnikov** · 23-01-2011, 22:50

INERT BRITISH TRAINING SMOKE GRENADE. MARKED "GRENADE HAND SMOKE SCREENING TRAINING L83A1" "PWD 09-08 529". EXCELLENT COMPLETE CONDITION. PLEASE SEE PICTURES.

Near the bottom on here

**Sanji** · 23-01-2011, 22:52

I live in Oban and heard few ppl on about the earthquake. I was up around that time but never heard/felt anything.

**Sanji** · 23-01-2011, 23:02

Originally Posted by Sanji

I live in Oban and heard few ppl on about the earthquake. I was up around that time but never heard/felt anything.

Sorry for double post wouldn't let me edit mine. I was going to add " I'm very jealous wish i had a canoe and transport, so i'd be able to go up few lochs near where i live. Awesome pics though, lovely weather.. " but saving edited posts are no working atm it seems..

**Radix lecti** · 23-01-2011, 23:06

Cracking pictures guys,looks like you had a great time.Cheers

Darren

**Grooveski** · 23-01-2011, 23:11

Originally Posted by Raikey

i know you venture north regularly but how are the trips organised if you dont mind me asking,...

Rich usually gets a pass and gives the rest of us a couple of weeks notice. He's the one doing the miles, Stuart and I are only 20 miles down the road from Long and Lomond so these are local jaunts for us, Stephen's a bit further but still within easy reach.
When Suzannah came along up she jumped on a plane. Most of us pass the airport on the way to the west coast anyway so pick-ups/drop-offs are easy.

P.S. cheers resnikov. Does training mean it was a blank?

P.P.S. Few, I'm not mad, it did actually exist.

**Stuart69** · 23-01-2011, 23:14

All together now "Charlton Heston put his vest on"

We know you're not crazy Josh

**Shewie** · 23-01-2011, 23:25

Originally Posted by Stuart69

All together now "Charlton Heston put his vest on"

OMG !

**Biker** · 24-01-2011, 08:15

Amazing pictures chaps. Never been in a canoe .. well I have but not stayed upright for long, but seeing those photos was a treat. Gorgeous sceneray and a great read too. Thanks for sharing it with us.

**Badger74** · 24-01-2011, 08:55

I think they are gits ;-)

It's something else to add to the list I feel I need now. 1 x canoe (room for 2 kids) and an understanding wife.

Shewies pics always make me want to get up and go......

**andybysea** · 24-01-2011, 09:20

Great stuff as usual guy's,some crackin pic's,excellant moon shot.

**dwardo** · 24-01-2011, 10:25

Lovely shots, very jellous its been over a year since i dunked a paddle

**Shewie** · 24-01-2011, 10:33

Originally Posted by dwardo

Lovely shots, very jellous its been over a year since i dunked a paddle

That's far too long mate, get yourself out there

**Conrad81** · 24-01-2011, 11:52

Stunning pictures, all the more reason to get out and about. The canoes must give you great freedom to travel and explore, an excellent way to take in the scenery.

**Darkside** · 24-01-2011, 13:01

Some Cracking pictures there boys, looks like it was a good outing!

**Barn Owl** · 24-01-2011, 13:09

Nice one guys, looks wonderful.

**R3XXY** · 24-01-2011, 17:59

Great photos guys, looks like an awesome trip. That stew looks wicked.

what a view to wake up to !

**Shewie** · 24-01-2011, 18:20

A couple of pics of my setup for the gear heads

...

Warbonnet Superfly with doors ..

Warbonnet Blackbird 1.7DL with Speers Snugfit underquilt ..

Exped dyneema 2.2mm reflective cord for the ridgeline and guylines, Amsteel whoopie slings with tree straps and marlin spike toggles

**shutz** · 24-01-2011, 19:52

Rich
Looks a superb trip, will have to get up that way myself (also fancy loch sheil circuit but thats a heck of a drive!!)
I think the next scotish trip for us will be loch doon and ken at easter. Just hope we have the weather like we did at the weekend.
Nice pics as well.

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