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Griswold’s Vacations 2021 (2 Viewers)
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Glad it was ok Chris. Just sent a message to a holiday cottage on the Outer Hebs for next May.
The boys really enjoyed the beaches.Ardnamurchan with friends in September is my next trip.
Rich
Thanks Kits. We were so pleased that the children enjoyed the Outer Hebs. They are looking forward to going back as well. Might pack their wetsuits next time though
Jon Turner
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Are you having a quick holiday to the Somerset Levels?!
A fabulous trip report Rich and super pictures too. Vizlas can be good at times but daft at other times eh? LOL
I've uncomfortable memories of my first visit to Handa. Rather stupidly decided on the long walk round on the way back to the ferry.... not a good move when you've got sciatica. Views were good though!
You really did hit a good spell of weather, didn't you. Still very warm here today.
Thanks again for this lovely report Rich.
I've uncomfortable memories of my first visit to Handa. Rather stupidly decided on the long walk round on the way back to the ferry.... not a good move when you've got sciatica. Views were good though!
You really did hit a good spell of weather, didn't you. Still very warm here today.
Thanks again for this lovely report Rich.
I might have mentioned a certain Warbler to the boss Jon. I’ve been told in no uncertain terms that I’m not allowed to drive to Ham Wall today
Might head down after work one day this week if it’s still around.Rich
Original PaulE
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Excellent reports, some great stuff seen as well, highly enjoyable to read not least because of the happy memories it brought back of my own trips to the sites you visited, great stuff!
Cheers D. It’s further round than I remembered. We just got the last boat back. A bit of a theme for the holiday
We were lucky with the weather. Warm in the day and cool at night. Perfect.
Rich
Cheers Paul. And thanks again for your trip reports. I take it you’ve already booked to go back
Rich
Original PaulE
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Not yet but will be doing so at some point in the not to distant future!!!Cheers Paul. And thanks again for your trip reports. I take it you’ve already booked to go back
Rich
Booked a couple of days off next week so me and the youngest will have a couple of nights away. Hoping the Albatross returns. If not I think it’ll be a couple of nights in Norfolk.
Rich
Rich
Cheers Chris.
Goneandhopefullyforgotten
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What a great trip report - very enjoyable thank you.
Cheers Andrea. Your trip to the Shetlands was making me extremely jealous. I think 13 hours on the boat might be too much for the boy though.
Farnboro John
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If you think about it apart from a late night business walk he probably goes that long normally without pooing - big dogs can - so walk him before boarding (Torry Battery is a short drive from the docks), plan to do so immediately after disembarking and keep the tools handy for any possible accident in the cabin. Don't be put off Shetland by your dog, it's do-able: I know that because I've seen dogs on the boat.Cheers Andrea. Your trip to the Shetlands was making me extremely jealous. I think 13 hours on the boat might be too much for the boy though.
Either that or his first spell in Stalag Luft Canis VII.....
John
I’d put my OH there but not my boyThe problem we have is that he got incredibly nervous on the boat over to the Outer Hebs. Which then manifested itself into aggressiveness towards pretty much every other dog on the boat. There are dog friendly areas which is great, but it was difficult to find him a space far enough away from the others. 7 hours of it did my head in. Should have been 3 on the Mallaig crossing but the ferry had engine problems. Next time we’ll book from Uig. I’ve been told it’s less likely to be cancelled.
Rich
Unless you can book cabins on the Shetland ferry🤔
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