The TARTAN army !

Monday 28th Nov. #1667 the TARTAN HASH from the Newfoundland Way CP, Newton Abbot, organised by Hare's Rise n' Shine & Mateus Rosé and what a great evening it was in-spite of the very cold wind! Some of the Pack had found something Tartan to wear with Tam-o-Shanters, Kilts and plenty of other Tartan on display as we Circled up, good to see TENT POLE, LUST IN TENT also POPEYE and OLIVE with us again.
After sampling some of the Hares excellent Whiskey Fudge, it was On On through the main streets of Newton, where the passing Tartan horde must have looked something like a Scottish invasion!
The pairs devious trail led us out to Balls Corner roundabout then taking the Long up those steep steps to Knowles Hill and on to Highweek where an almost hidden footpath brought back the FRB's as we headed on to Highweek Church where after searching, another little used footpath led us back towards the Bovey Road.
Here I was at last leading and that hasn’t happened for a long time! Going down to Jetty Marsh we swiftly passed by the Teignbridge Trotters as they puffed uphill on a training run. Into the Marsh area next before finding our way out back to Balls Corner.
On Trail now along the Templer Way beside the Whitelake canal, before another cunning turn lead us along beside the river Lemon then eventually out past the Malting’s and on into Courtenay Park, where the sound of distant bagpipes greeted us from the Bandstand.
TEAPOT was here! in his full Scots Pipe Band uniform giving us a full welcoming blast from the pipes, while neighbours watched in amazement from the safety of their homes. After a photo call and a choice some excellent sweets we headed on from the last L/S split back to the CP.
A warm welcome greeted us as we entered the Union Inn, where after a reviving beer, the Landlord had kindly supplied for us an excellent Pasta Roast, chips bread etc. for a very low cost.
Next the DD's, which were awarded to firstly to:-
WIDE RECEIVER receiving his 250 RUNS badge...at last!
RISE 'N SHINE was awarded her 50 RUNS badge.
TEAPOT:- disturbing everyone around Courtenay Park
WIGWAM for getting lost on his “diet run” in Newton Abbot
AVATAR a farewell drink on his way to Austria.
POPEYE and OLIVE a welcome back drink!
Very well done the Hares MATEUS ROS'E and RISE n' SHINE for an excellent trail and evening, also TEAPOT his bagpipe tunes.
On to next week at The Waterside Inn, Three Beaches, nr Goodrington TQ4 6NS Hare: Bobbiball (map to-follow)
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WINFIELD