The Ladder Hills by jamibann

The Ladder Hills

These are the hills on the Glenlivet Estate, near Tomintoul. Not the most inspiring as they are fairly featureless, but they give great views over to Ben Rinnes and to Ben Avon. They are also good winter walking hills as they are not too high. On Friday we had sleet on top but not too much wind. Visibility came and went, but was generally fairly good as you can see. John's bright green rucksack rain cover is handy as it gives a pop of colour.

Today is our golf club AGM (Ladies' Section) when I get to take over my role as Vice Captain to help my friend Frances as she takes over as Captain. Neither of us really wanted to do it, but needs must. There is not a big waiting list of people wanting to do it and everyone needs to take their turn! Maybe my golf will improve?!
Ooh good luck taking on Vice captain and captain rolls. Harder than walking the Munroes! I've managed to keep my head down so far. I've been a committee member and been on the Committee for regional golf and that's hard enough! unfortunately golfers are getting older and older with no new blood coming on board. We're finding it's the same few that are now expected to continue on forever!
On an aside, I'm coming back to Auchterarder for Christmas this year - with my husband. First Christmas in the UK for 26 years!
October 13th, 2024  
@yorkshirekiwi At least I have the Munros almost complete before I start! I think the golf club committee issues are the same everywhere! A Scottish Christmas for you? Lovely. We're heading to Madeira! A rare trip away from home for us at Christmas/New Year, but we're meeting the kids and partners there, so will almost be like home!
October 13th, 2024  
Looks very atmospheric.. Goodluck on the new job.. hope it's not too much if a chore.
October 13th, 2024  
Love the wisps of cloud. Good luck with that new role. Hope you find your golf becomes stunning as a result!
October 13th, 2024  
I love the bits of mist hanging about the hills. That rucksack is just the right colour!
October 13th, 2024  
Great, with the human elements lost in the natural elements !
October 13th, 2024  
Magical mist
October 13th, 2024  
Wonderful misty foggy scene… beautiful. Yes johns sunshine yellow is brilliant. Great to enjoy your golf passion, congratulations
October 13th, 2024  
another fabulous capture and scene, they are all so different. I love the misty parts and lovely green landscape beyond.

Wishing you luck with your new job commitment and am sure it will be a piece of cake for you xx
October 13th, 2024  
Fabulous
October 13th, 2024  
You reminded me that my rucksack has a rain cover, just that I have never had to use it ! We really need some rain here. Madeira does Christmas very well, enjoy your stay.
October 13th, 2024  
Beautifully atmospheric
October 13th, 2024  
You lead such busy lives, how will you find time to take on the roll of vice captain too
October 13th, 2024  
That's lovely, and nice to mix in some more gentle walks after your great efforts recently.
October 13th, 2024  
A beautiful view.
October 13th, 2024  
Wonderful pic!
October 13th, 2024  
Still very lovely in its own way!
October 13th, 2024  
Funny how we all slink down in our seats when these jobs come up. I’m secretary at Lady Farmers & I just said before I went to NZ if nobody offers while I’m away I will do it….Guess what! 🤣. Good you are doing the job either way a friend but what do vice captains become…..Captains!
Love the way the mountain sides slope away to show the green valley.
October 13th, 2024  
so very stunning
October 13th, 2024  
A lone traveler descends into a misty valley. It’s a great start to any adventure.
October 13th, 2024  
Love the mist.
October 13th, 2024  
A lovely vista
October 13th, 2024  
FAVtastic :)
October 13th, 2024  
the mist is magical and the landscape stunning , so beautiful issi
October 13th, 2024  
The mist looks almost magical—and John’s bright green rucksack provides the perfect pop of color.
October 13th, 2024  
Congrats on your new role in the golf club! I like how John's rucksack goes with green of the hill beyond.
October 13th, 2024  
Ahhh, the fog and the backpack matching the green hills.
October 14th, 2024  
A fabulous sense of mystery.
October 14th, 2024  
Gorgeous scene
October 14th, 2024  
Such a beautiful view with that bright pop of green
October 14th, 2024  
Lovely capture.
October 14th, 2024  
The different colors that are seen through this landscape are lovely, not to mention the mists or clouds.
October 14th, 2024  
Such a lovely view & the green fields in the distance add a lovely pop of colour.
October 14th, 2024  
I really like the mist and Johns pack cover.

Good luck with the vice captaining
October 14th, 2024  
amazing scenery and capture of the mist
October 14th, 2024  
@happypat Yes, I've been on the committee for 5 years already. 2 as Competition Secretary and 3 as Secretary. Now it'll be Vice for 2 and then, unless some other keen soul pops out of nowhere, it'll be Captain for 2! I'm in it for the long haul, I fear ... ;-)
October 14th, 2024  
Stunning scenery - John’s raincoat pops and also gives a wonderful sense of scale
October 14th, 2024  
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