Retro Roamer
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■ Bert Bissell climbed the Ben again. For the 103rd time. Aged 89. Fortunately, Bert had a few old-stagers from Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team to keep him company. No names, no rucksack drill. En route, lots of folk – locals and visitors – shouted encouragement to the grand old man as he put his best foot forward. And when Bert eventually returned to earth at Achintee, two girls who had been observing his progress up and down the Ben, came running up to him. On hearing Bert had made it to the summit, they were delighted, And each gave him a great big kiss. Bert’s verdict? ‘Wonderful!’