Photos from first Red Squirrel trip of the year

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Photos from first Red Squirrel trip of the year

Post by mountainmummy » Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:30 pm

Hi

Went on our first camping trip of the year this weekend to the The Red Squirrel in Glencoe.

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The weather was cold (ice inside van on Sat morning, brrr) but clear and bright. We managed to stay toastie in the van by all (two adults two small kids) sleeping downstairs and having a sleeping bag each and four duvets :? Think I managed to bag the best spot between the two radiators otherwise known as Lachlann and Ishbel, while Donald had the comfort of all our feet and the two front seats :lol: :lol:

The campsite was very dry and we weren't allowed a fire :( beacuse of all the problems in the area with the wildfires.

Had a fab time and saw a few other Bongos, a green one near Tyndrum and a nice ruby red one parked in lost valley car park in Glencoe.

Donald climbed Beinn a' Chrulaiste (the hill behind The Kingshouse).

Here are some of his photos:

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Post by not so old » Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:37 pm

great piccis :)
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Post by the laird » Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:26 pm

Stunning pics guys,turns yer heart to jelly,why do I go abroad?
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Post by umbongocat » Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:39 pm

So true, when I see beautiful pics like this I question why I go abroad

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Post by Bongoplod » Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:56 pm

Glad you had a good camp,and WOW,stunning photos!

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Post by Bob » Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:04 pm

Beaut, thanks for taking time to post. :D
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Post by Driver+Passengers » Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:28 pm

Stunning!!! Wow!!!

I hope it rains soon... just ordered a Dutch Oven (two infact) so I'm banking on fire when we go there next... :shock: :lol:

Hope you had a good time while you were there - looks like Donald did!
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Re: Photos from first Red Squirrel trip of the year

Post by MountainGoat » Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:34 am

Lucky you, I'm itching to try out my new wheels but I am bogged down with decorating at the moment. Expecting my old college pal from the Middle East with his wife and youngest daughter soon. Not seen him for 20 years thanks to all the troubles out there.

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Re: Photos from first Red Squirrel trip of the year

Post by mulshy » Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:19 am

Fantastic photos,I was up that way myself(bongoless :( )taking the dog for a walk and can confirm
mountainmummy wrote: The weather was cold
-5 in the glen according to my cars temperature gauge at about half 7

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Post by mountainmummy » Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:44 pm

mulshy wrote:Fantastic photos,I was up that way myself(bongoless :( )taking the dog for a walk and can confirm
mountainmummy wrote: The weather was cold
-5 in the glen according to my cars temperature gauge at about half 7

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Oooh -5 we knew it was cold but hadn't realised it was that low. I feel quite proud of myself now, my warm Cornish blood must be acclimatising to this Scottish weather at last. :lol:

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Re: Photos from first Red Squirrel trip of the year

Post by mountainmummy » Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:45 pm

Driver+Passengers wrote:Stunning!!! Wow!!!

I hope it rains soon... just ordered a Dutch Oven (two infact) so I'm banking on fire when we go there next... :shock: :lol:

Hope you had a good time while you were there - looks like Donald did!
Hey Matt :)

Yes I had fun too, I met up with an old school friend while Donald was up the hill.

What's a Dutch Oven?

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Re: Photos from first Red Squirrel trip of the year

Post by tallbongo » Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:39 pm

Nice pics. I'm getting the itch to get away in the Bongo soon and it may well be Glencoe - it certainly looks stunning in your photos. The poor Bongo is fed up being stuck in commuter traffic, needs to see some hills and I agree.
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Re: Photos from first Red Squirrel trip of the year

Post by tallbongo » Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:42 pm

mountainmummy wrote:
Driver+Passengers wrote:Stunning!!! Wow!!!

I hope it rains soon... just ordered a Dutch Oven (two infact) so I'm banking on fire when we go there next... :shock: :lol:

Hope you had a good time while you were there - looks like Donald did!
Hey Matt :)

Yes I had fun too, I met up with an old school friend while Donald was up the hill.

What's a Dutch Oven?

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Could be one of these https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_oven, but then again maybe not.....http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.p ... tch%20oven :twisted:
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Post by Driver+Passengers » Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:39 pm

:roll: Aye, the first. :P

Cast iron pot with a lid - it'll bake, roast, stew and fry though I'm sure, without practice, it can ruin food, too. I've never used one, but like the idea of slow cooking on a campsite.

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Re: Photos from first Red Squirrel trip of the year

Post by clutha » Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:25 am

Fantastic pictures, and well done camping out in the cold with the wee ones, they'll love telling the tales to their pals :lol:
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