Orkney Adventure 2024

[mariesnowgoose]

We’ve made it this far… park up for tonight, sailing tomorrow

 

[libby]

We’ve made it this far… park up for tonight, sailing tomorrow

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Us too.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

…. and a very nice Essex gent called Darren has just parked up along from us about an hour ago in a big off-grid rig - @Admin: he’s got his seasick pills ready for the morning ferry!

 

[CriftinsCampers]

We will be catching the 13:15 ferry today, currently parked up in Rumster Forrest a cracking spot, we visited Camster Cairns yesterday, crawled inside, fantastic! Also made the mistake of visiting Wick, appalling roads in and through the rather glum looking town to Noss Head but the fuel at Tesco was reasonably priced compared to some we passed!
Lybster Harbour was deserted yesterday afternoon and evening, I expected it to be rammed!

 

[marchie]

We will be catching the 13:15 ferry today, currently parked up in Rumster Forrest a cracking spot, we visited Camster Cairns yesterday, crawled inside, fantastic! Also made the mistake of visiting Wick, appalling roads in and through the rather glum looking town to Noss Head but the fuel at Tesco was reasonably priced compared to some we passed!
Lybster Harbour was deserted yesterday afternoon and evening, I expected it to be rammed!

I used to work for Scotland's national alcohol service and had to visit the Wick Local Counselling Service for 2 days at a time. Didn't take long t work out why alcohol dependency was so persistently high ...

Steve

 

[ian and cath]

Sorry folks I've got my dates wrong, so I won't be joining you till tomorrow. Apologies for the mix up.

 

[libby]

We will be catching the 13:15 ferry today, currently parked up in Rumster Forrest a cracking spot, we visited Camster Cairns yesterday, crawled inside, fantastic! Also made the mistake of visiting Wick, appalling roads in and through the rather glum looking town to Noss Head but the fuel at Tesco was reasonably priced compared to some we passed!
Lybster Harbour was deserted yesterday afternoon and evening, I expected it to be rammed!

We will be on 1.15 too. Stayed at Weigh inn overnight. Sea looks a bit calmer today than it was last night. Fingers crossed

 

[marchie]

We will be on 1.15 too. Stayed at Weigh inn overnight. Sea looks a bit calmer today than it was last night. Fingers crossed

If 'Fingers crossed' doesn't work, fingers down the back of the throat will ... according to Hughie

Steve

 

[Admin]

We will be on 1.15 too. Stayed at Weigh inn overnight. Sea looks a bit calmer today than it was last night. Fingers crossed

The sea is like a mill pond here, lovely and calm.

 

[CriftinsCampers]

Currently bobbing across, the Sea looks a bit wet but otherwise perfectly acceptable!
Dogs are a lot calmer on here than they were on the ferry to Mull last year.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

View through front windscreen tonight from our pitch





Earlier today. Weather great so far

A watchman monitoring cetaceans…

 

[Fifer]

Not sure if this link will work for any/all of you, but came up in memories. Appropriate for where you are today -

 

[Fifer]

OK, am packing wooly hat, gloves and winter coat with lots of jumpers.

That's normal for a Scottish summer!

 

[RoaminRog]

Brought a tear to my eye Thea!

 

[Fifer]

Brought a tear to my eye Thea!

Rog, It's sung beautifully.

 

[RoaminRog]

Rog, It's sung beautifully.

Too true, with a subtle passion. Thanks for posting it. xx

 

[andromeda]

I really have to stop reading the Orkney posts; green is not my best colour.
Enjoy everyone. Please post lots of pics for the likes of me who had to cancel

 

[CriftinsCampers]

Random green things that caught my eye this morning

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Fabulous time in Orkney. 6 days wilding at Birsay, Sands of Wright and Newark Bay then another 6 with the rabble...er Motorhomers...at Stromness. The weather improved with everyday and we had a great time. Thank you so much Phil for organising everything and getting us those brilliant discounts and thank you everyone else for the great company and the laughs!!!

 

[Tim120]

Thoroughly enjoyed Orkney again, had a few days before the meet wilding in different spots, met some old friends and made some new ones at the meet, great time, thanks to all. Special thanks to Phil for making it possible for us to enjoy our time together, organising the whole thing and getting discounts. Look forward to the next time.