This mornings forecast was inclement although that did not stop our hardy Scotsman doing castle bog , Hootsmon to him . Kenny was out trying not to let Emma wreck her Da’s rally car, Tim had a feeble excuse , Mr Power had none that we know of .

I had an attack of hydrophobia and joined the Rossi at 2. The cycle stated with a lot of crying about the route ,in which choice I took no part . Francis was less than happy but
aceeded to Sallys yard , although he was nowhere to be found at the second gate .

Ronan was getting it tight and I was nearly sent home for the defib , methinks this off piste might be a one off for him .

Brendan , John (G) and John (MCG) made up the merry band as we enjoyed the sun on the climb to the mast , then down to Gully which was at its slippiest , Fallow corner , Up tunnel road and into the trails . Home by black runs . A road spin threatened tomorrow.

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