so much for the farming forecast, yet more rain to slow down the Steed of Steel.

Not quite off at the toot,  bit chilly this morning , so headed west .  Good luck that I was not going to Abington via Biggar as the A702 was closed for two days.   reached Carnwarth, handed over the apron, etc from previous post.   Lucky for me that Hugh knew that the A702 was closed near Abington so he sent me across counrty on a better road, good man. I did come across numerous motorists who were obviously rather upset by the long diversion.

Took the old A74 south rather than the motorway, up over Beatock summit, before cutting off onto a wee back road .  Stopped as I had a really good view of the M74, A74 and the main west coast railway line.

 Arrived in Moffat, wondering where the Town Hall was,  I think the dozens of motorcycles were a clue to the location.   So much for the Dumfries and Galloway Volunteer Blood Bikers thinking they  might not get a crowd,  the Town Hall was packed, and many happy bikers were seen leaving with mega bargains after a good rummage amongst the many stalls. 

 Lots of support from Police Scotland, the ambulance service, and even the IAM.

 It was just unfortunate that the heavens opened and it chucked it down,  so rather than head home the long way by the Grey Mare's tail, St Mary's Loch, Traquair and Peebles,  it was up and over the Devil's Beef Tub, and home along the A701.   Round trip of one hundred miles, but a bit cold,  and having arrived home the sun had the cheek to appear and we had a nice afternoon.  Sods Law.