Tues 12th Oct.
Had an early start. Passed Invergordon [Cromarty Firth] which brought back many memories. It was the main place for rig maintenance; refit; and “stacking,” at that time. I remember the very fast tides. I was taking a rig out, but you sign responsibility of the rig, over to the pilot whilst the channel is negotiated. The tide was on the turn, and the poor old pilot was sprinting from one side of barge-control, to the other, checking that we were within the boundaries. I think he was very glad to sign the logbook over, when we reached open water!
Had an early start. Passed Invergordon [Cromarty Firth] which brought back many memories. It was the main place for rig maintenance; refit; and “stacking,” at that time. I remember the very fast tides. I was taking a rig out, but you sign responsibility of the rig, over to the pilot whilst the channel is negotiated. The tide was on the turn, and the poor old pilot was sprinting from one side of barge-control, to the other, checking that we were within the boundaries. I think he was very glad to sign the logbook over, when we reached open water!
Had a nice lunch in Tain, before crossing the Dornoch Firth. I was looking for a place to camp, when I suddenly came across yet another inn – Trentham Hotel – open!! What a difference from further south – they must be more resilient or even, “thrawn” further north! It was only £25 – even better!
PS I forgot to mention that the other day, I passed a sign to “Bogindour." It immediately brought a smile to my face, as it reminded me of a few Scotsman that I’ve known in the past.
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