Norton Strontian weekend 7/06/19

We had been looking forward to that time of year again, to strap the tent and associated camping gear to the bikes, for the annual Norton Club gathering at the Sunart campsite in Strontian. The weather forecast was to be heavy rain over the weekend, thankfully we had a good run and it was sunshine all the way and we even got the tent up in the dry.
Unfortunately no rain meant hellish amounts of midges. The Friday night was spent in the local hotel with beers and our tea in like minded company.
The next morning we went for a clear the head walk along to the cafe for tea and pieces, killing some time before going to the pub again. By the time we had walked back to Strontian, the pub was open so we went in for a couple before a visit to the shop, for supplies for our homemade tea. The Saturday night was spent at the campsite bothy, a great night of  good food, beer and more blethering.
On the Sunday morning, the midge hat was a godsend for packing the tent up and loading the bikes.
After saying our goodbyes, and a bit of breakfast, it was time to get on our way.
We had an atmospheric run through Glencoe, read damp and misty, stopping off at a very busy Tyndrum for a tea top up and a change of gloves. The last leg was almost all in sunshine, unfortunately for Gino, Fiona and Alec they encountered some heavy showers on their run home.
 Another great weekend in good company, thanks to those that did all the organising and the Saturday night tea prep.

Filling up the bikes for the journey

On the Corran ferry

Our bikes at rest

Phil's Ducati 

Fiona's 750 Commando

Gino's 850 Commando

Alec's V7 Guzzi

David and Anne's Ducatis

The Big Yam and the Street Triple parked up for the weekend

Friday night beers and good crack

The troops discussing whether or not to head to the pub

Alec re-enacting Ginos Friday night falling over, it was the pot holes fault!!!