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Back in Lochinver, we had a visit for a couple of days from Euan & Morag and Jim & Linda. As ever, it was a great reunion with much merriment. A powercut following a fierce thunderstorm thwarted plans for dinner at the Mission, but we found that the Pie Shop & Restaurant had a gas grill and could serve us delicious steaks. After crossing the Minch to Stornoway we met up with Ken & Isabel, and found that we had just missed John & Helen on their boat by a day. After a quiet Sunday – Lewis is closed on the Sabbath! – the bus pass was flashed for a trip to climb the final Marilyn of the Outer Hebrides (excepting St Kilda’s stacks, which are a different kettle of fish). In the evening Peter and Angus came in on Seol na Mara, so we played a few tunes together after dinner. The pontoons are full as the intended marina extension has not materialised, although the necessary harbour dredging has been done – maybe next year?? At least diesel is available again from the pier, unlike on our last visit.