As a child, the author vividly remembers the day when the reservoir at Balgray was drained. Despite initially being unenthusiastic about visiting the dried-out reservoir, the experience turned out to be memorable. The Balgray Reservoir is part of the larger waterway network connecting Barrhead and Darnley, offering pleasant walking routes. The author's childhood attempt at the walk around Balgray was cut short, but the drained reservoir sparked excitement and buzz in the community.