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Monday, 19 May 2025

Sulphur dioxide and 3,000 Feet

Another warm and sunny day. James was repairing one of the benches in the garden in the morning. I went outside to speak to him and because he wasn’t there I called his name; Flora replied with one of her loud bleats from round the corner of the house beside the garage; I’m sure she was telling me that he was in there, which he was! This evening we went to a new film called 3,000 feet with Davie. Chanel was tutoring so unfortunately couldn’t join us. The event was at Drygate Brewery and I booked dinner for us in the bar beforehand. When we arrived I was asked if I’m allergic to sulphur dioxide; it must have been noted by mistake on our booking. I have never even heard of a sulphur dioxide allergy, but I looked it up later and it can be found in many beers, which suggests that dining at a brewery may be hazardous for sufferers! 
It was the first ever showing of the film, which is a documentary made by Kevin Woods, who was also the main presenter, and Lindsay Hill. It’s about the origins of Scottish mountaineering, particularly about Hugh Munro and how he came to compile the list of mountains exceeding 3,000 feet in height. It was extremely interesting and I learned a lot about those early hill-walkers. At the end the filmmakers Kevin and Lindsay answered questions, and received a great deal of well deserved applause. 

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