Port Bannatyne to Lochgoilhead (a late posting)

Last night there was no internet connection available at Lochgoilhead, hence no blog post, but here is a late post:

Blog for 18 September

Last night we dined out at the Port Inn. It just happened to be the night when some live music was provided, so we were keen to experience what might be on offer. It turned out, as far as we could gather, that it was a night when anyone who could play anything was invited to turn up to strut their stuff! The dining room was only small and was full except for one table in the corner. A sad looking chap of later middle age came and sat down with a pint, then a middle aged woman, then slowly more and more musical instruments and artists turned up and somehow were squeezed into the room. Just when we were sure it was full more musical instruments turned up – electronic kit, guitars, and more. The woman began singing, and frankly we decided that she couldn’t. The sad chap sitting next to her looked even more sad. Next some guitars joined in the entertainment, and the woman started on the next song with support from one of the chaps. We decided enough was enough and left. I must say that the people there were very friendly, and I don’t want to be unduly unkind to them; maybe their music just wasn’t our scene.

This morning was another fine summer’s day, albeit without wind so we motored into the Clyde and on into Loch Long and then into Loch Goil. We passed a government defence establishment rumoured to be where armaments are loaded onto submarines. The jetty was fenced off by a substantial wire/metal fence with several lookout towers positioned around the perimeter. Clearly outsiders were not welcome!

We motored on into Loch Goil, past Carrick castle and on to Lochgoilhead at the end of the loch, where we picked up a mooring buoy for the night (free). We pumped up the inflatable dinghy and mounted the outboard motor on it. It is a palaver but it is fun. Roger, Jean-Francois and Joan went in the first reconnaissance party and returned having had an ice-cream. I took part in the second visit ashore to the pub for a pre-dinner drink whilst Joan prepared the dinner. A lovely day.

Joke:

Nurse: "The invisible man is here for his appointment."
Doctor: "Tell him I'm sorry I can't see him right now."

Port Bannatyne

Looking out to sea from Port Bannatyne

Looking out from Lochgoilhead to where Blue Star is on a mooring