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Title: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
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Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on December 27, 2013, 05:25:10 PM: SRGC TRAVELLING SPEAKER’S TOUR FEBRUARY-MARCH 2014

CLIFF BOOKER WILL BE MAKING THIS TOUR :
Monday 24th February     Borders Group “Definitive Dolomites”
Bowden Village Hall, Main Street, Bowden Roxburghshre TD6 0SS 7pm for 7.30pm

Tuesday 25th February Aberdeen Group     “Cream of Alpines”
7:30 pm at the Rubislaw Church Centre, on the corner of Fountainhall Road and Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen AB15 4AB

Wednesday 26th February Highland/Moray Groups, joint meeting    7.30pm
“Definitive Dolomites” Nairn Community Centre, King Street, Nairn, IV12 4DN

Thursday 27th February Stirling Group    “Definitive Dolomites” meeting at Dunblane Christian Fellowship Hall [opposite the railway station] 7.15pm for 7.30pm

Friday 28th February    North Northumberland Group    “Cream of Alpines”
Meeting at Belford Community Club West Street, Belford at 2.15 pm

Monday 03rd March South West Scotland Group “Definitive Dolomites” meeting at Threave Garden Visitor Centre, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway DG71RX

Tuesday 04th March    Perth Group “Cream of Alpines” meeting at
North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth PH15BF 7.30 pm

SRGC Local Groups information : http://www.srgc.net/site/index.php/extensions/local-groups (http://www.srgc.net/site/index.php/extensions/local-groups)
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Luc Gilgemyn on December 27, 2013, 07:47:50 PM: All the visitors to these venues are in for a treat folks !
We had Cliff over in Belgium last year : it was superb !!
Don't miss it !
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: ranunculus on December 29, 2013, 02:52:35 AM: Aw shucks, Luc ;) the cheque is in the post. :D
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: peter hood on December 30, 2013, 09:48:46 PM: We were greatly entertained by Cliff at the Blackpool Show last spring - I think that might have been The Cream of Alpines (not forgetting Lewisias.)

For those in our part of England, a bit south of North Northumberland, I see Cliff is speaking at the AGS Cleveland Group on January 14th. I am greatly looking forward to it - Even though I will also be at the North East group the day before for Alan Furness on Wengen. Good to have something to do on these cold dark nights
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: ranunculus on December 30, 2013, 09:55:58 PM: Quote from: peter hood on December 30, 2013, 09:48:46 PM
We were greatly entertained by Cliff at the Blackpool Show last spring - I think that might have been The Cream of Alpines (not forgetting Lewisias.)

For those in our part of England, a bit south of North Northumberland, I see Cliff is speaking at the AGS Cleveland Group on January 14th. I am greatly looking forward to it - Even though I will also be at the North East group the day before for Alan Furness on Wengen. Good to have something to do on these cold dark nights

Many thanks Peter. Much appreciated. I am presenting 'The Definitive Dolomites' at Cleveland - you will surely have had an overdose of European alpines by the time you have completed those two events. LOL.
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: ranunculus on February 18, 2014, 07:40:50 AM: Getting close now, folks ... we are warming up the projector, the pacemakers and the snow shovel. See you all soon!!!
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on February 18, 2014, 10:13:59 AM: Yes, not long now Cliff - I've got my fingers crossed that the Scottish weather will be mild and delightful to welcome you and ease your travel around the country.
I'm pretty sure it will be sunny - have you got snow chains for the tyres? ( on the car!!!)
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Darren on February 18, 2014, 10:48:24 AM: I believe we in N. Lancs are getting a preview this thursday - we look forward to seeing you Cliff.
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: ranunculus on February 18, 2014, 01:20:34 PM: Many thanks, Darren ... looking forward to the visit.

Maggi, I'm 63 years old now and have managed to spend my life without owning, using or even seeing snow chains ... I hope this continues. ;) :'( :-* :-X :-[
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on February 18, 2014, 01:37:42 PM: Well, if you're sure . but Anne said they'd had use of them last weekend.

It's good to be prepared, you don't want Sue putting her back out

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Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: ranunculus on February 18, 2014, 05:09:53 PM: Where did you get that lovely image of my wife and our car?

Should have gone to Specsavers!!! :D

I honestly wouldn't know where to get chains or how to use them, Maggi ... I'm not blase, just naive.
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on February 18, 2014, 05:51:30 PM: I can't honestly think of anyone I know in Scotland with snow chains for their car, Cliff, so I don't think they can be too necessary.
Besides, the warmth of the welcome should melt any snow...... ;D
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Stan da Prato on February 19, 2014, 07:55:42 AM: The photo of the lady in leather does make one wonder whether the chains are for the car............
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: ranunculus on February 19, 2014, 08:09:31 AM: Quote from: Stan da Prato on February 19, 2014, 07:55:42 AM
The photo of the lady in leather does make one wonder whether the chains are for the car............

;D ;D ;D :o
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Stan da Prato on February 25, 2014, 08:13:37 AM: Cliff's talk on the flowers of the Dolomites to the Borders group last night was most enjoyable -lots of colourful plants and impressive scenery - not to be missed!
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on February 25, 2014, 11:56:32 AM: We are looking forward to "the Cream of Alpines" tonight here in Aberdeen - wonder if we need a soup spoon and croutons for that........ ;)
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: angie on February 25, 2014, 10:38:31 PM: Quote from: Maggi Young on February 25, 2014, 11:56:32 AM
We are looking forward to "the Cream of Alpines" tonight here in Aberdeen

Brilliant, brilliant talk, brilliant presentation, brilliant photography so thanks Cliff. Now away to have a coffee and cake and read my nice new book.
Thanks to you and your wife for a nice evening.

Angie :)
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on February 25, 2014, 11:57:04 PM: The cream rose to the top of the alpine cup tonight- super talk from Cliff - photographs of super quality to delight and enthuse - great evening - he did slip in a few buttercups - but I think he got away with that :D

It was a grand evening, I must agree with Angie. There can be few better antidotes to a wet February night in Aberdeen than a tour of some of the best alpine plants and places - all in glorious sunshine!
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: ranunculus on February 26, 2014, 08:57:16 AM: Two lectures in to the tour and it appears to be going well. The hospitality has been amazing and friendships have already been rekindled and reaffirmed. Many thanks to our wonderful hosts and to the weather gods who have granted us sun and reasonably clear skies. We look forward to meeting the members of the other five participating groups and send our thanks to everyone who has attended the meetings so far.
Our love and thanks to Maggi and Ian, Ron and Susan, Christine, Angie, and Stan for your kindness.
See you all soon.
'The Definitive Dolomites' this evening in Nairn … hope you enjoy it, folks!
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: krisderaeymaeker on February 26, 2014, 11:32:36 AM: We stil have such good memorys to those lectures and your visit to Gent Cliff !
And now a lot of our members are travelling to the Dolomites ........
Wish you more pleasure with the tour .

Greetings ,

Kris & Ingrid
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: shelagh on February 27, 2014, 04:54:03 PM: You don't miss much do you Stan :D
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: ranunculus on March 01, 2014, 07:55:18 AM: Quote from: krisderaeymaeker on February 26, 2014, 11:32:36 AM
We stil have such good memorys to those lectures and your visit to Gent Cliff !
And now a lot of our members are travelling to the Dolomites ........
Wish you more pleasure with the tour .

Greetings ,

Kris & Ingrid

Many thanks Kris and Ingrid, we are encountering the same exceptional hospitality and enthusiasm here in Scotland as we did in beautiful Belgium. Five lectures down and two to go … looking forward to meeting everyone at Castle Douglas and Perth on Monday and Tuesday respectively.
… And the weather is wonderful!
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Richard Green on March 01, 2014, 09:56:11 AM: And who was it who ever said that Aberdonians were tight with their cash?

By the time Cliff got to Dunblane on Thursday night he had already sold out of stocks of his book, so there were none left for us. We just had to drool over the wonderful pictures on the screen.

Many thanks for a stunning show Cliff!
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: ranunculus on March 01, 2014, 04:05:14 PM: Quote from: Richard Green on March 01, 2014, 09:56:11 AM
And who was it who ever said that Aberdonians were tight with their cash?

By the time Cliff got to Dunblane on Thursday night he had already sold out of stocks of his book, so there were none left for us. We just had to drool over the wonderful pictures on the screen.

Many thanks for a stunning show Cliff!

Many thanks for the very kind comments, Richard … my apologies re: the excitement about the books, we certainly didn't anticipate interest on that scale. :)

Books are still available from Collett's Mountain Holidays. Please see the link below:-

http://www.colletts.co.uk/dolomites/mountain-flowers-the-dolomites/ (http://www.colletts.co.uk/dolomites/mountain-flowers-the-dolomites/)
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on March 03, 2014, 02:19:18 PM: Last two "gigs" on the Bookers' SRGC Torur:

Monday 3rd March South West Scotland Group “Definitive Dolomites” meeting at Threave Garden Visitor Centre, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway DG71RX

Tuesday 4th March Perth Group “Cream of Alpines” meeting at
North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth PH15BF 7.30 pm

Cliff and Sue are criss-crossing the country - if they can't remember the way home after all this we'll just have to keep them :D
Title: Re: Travelling Lecturer's Scottish Spring Tour For SRGC 2014
Post by: ranunculus on March 06, 2014, 11:44:36 AM: We are home safe and sound after a very tiring, but thoroughly enjoyable tour of the highways and byways of bonny Scotland and (equally bonny) Northumberland.
We wish to place on record our thanks and heartfelt gratitude to the SRGC; to tour organiser, John Owen; to the various Group Convenors; to our magnificent hosts and hostesses; to the generous and amiable folk who welcomed us to their houses and beautiful gardens; to those of you who purchased and hopefully enjoyed our little book and to all the people who attended the seven presentations and made us feel so welcome.
The weather was mostly clement and the warmth of the welcome certainly made up for any slight chill in the air. We covered 1412 miles in the ten days and made some wonderful new pals and rekindled friendships with the nicest of people. Our kindest regards and thanks to you all.

Cliff and Sue.