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Topic: Look whose walking - 2006
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Heatha
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posted 18 July 2006 06:00
  
It does look a little cooler at the weekend, Steve. I'm just off for 3 days walking in the Dales with work..... and it is going to be very hot!IP: Logged |
Steve@Derby
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posted 18 July 2006 16:48
Heatha
Sound like you have a good job! I am Still looking for some clouds for when I start. Its was hot last year for the first few days and 3 lts of water, thats a lot of extra weightIP: Logged |
flying scot
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posted 18 July 2006 20:22
Leaving Glasgow early on Saturday morning train to York then Scarborough. Pick up at 12:30 then minibus to Larpool Hall outside Whitby. Look for Heatha and dog (what colour of Lab?)on 30th at Kirkby. Hope it gets cooler although we have not been having as much sun in the north. Cheers to all (even Norman) IP: Logged |
Sam Peps
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posted 18 July 2006 22:19
There are many reasons why Norman will NOT be meeting the flying Scot.Not least of which, I guess, is the fact that this chappie looks like the archetypal 'tight as a nut' sweaty sock, a man usually a stranger to liberal spending. Indeed, he looks like he's just dropped out of a scottish charity shop boutique! Am I wrong, but is he the type of chap that still remembers who owes him what for money lent to chums at school during sorties to the tuck shop!!? IP: Logged |
GregMcD
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posted 19 July 2006 12:50
My son and I will be starting out from St. Bees on August 28th and will arrive in Robib Hood Bay on Sept, 11. I'll be walking on my 60th B-day...I hope!
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nickyr
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posted 19 July 2006 16:36
Hi Greg,I will be setting off from St. Bees on Aug. 28 too. I have been planning this trip for over a year, but now that it is little more than a month away, I am getting very nervous! Please keep your eyes out for a scared American woman. And I will be celebrating my 36th birthday on the walk! Nicky
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flying scot
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posted 19 July 2006 19:33
Here thats one terrible assumption to make about someone you have never met Sam Peeps. Especially from a "man of the cloth" a minister. Scots are the most generous people who you will meet. Less of the charity shop gibe. I have three outfits of Highland wear and
you would spend nearly �700 a time. If anyone doing this walk meets us they will be greeted in the most friendly manner no matter what nationality. Maybe you should read up on some serious Burns. "A man's a man for A' that" IP: Logged |
Sam Peps
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posted 19 July 2006 22:19
I'm merely explaining Norman's thought processes, as I guess them to be...and...engaging in my alter-ministry, good hearted leg pulling with a touch of honest observation!Now tell us honestly, did YOU really pay anything like �700 for your own?? Be honest now. IP: Logged |
rory
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posted 20 July 2006 03:08
Nicky:Fellow Arlingtonian (Rosslyn) here who made the walk a year ago. You'll have a great time! IP: Logged |
flying scot
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posted 20 July 2006 17:51
OK Sam fair enough, but lets not let banter get personal. Yes as to your question. three outfits have cost me around �1500. Shoes(brogues)socks. etc need replacing. other things you tend to add such as kilt pins, sgian dhus, sporrans and so on. Was going to bring one with me but too much weight.
Looking forrad to meeting a lot of thoroughly nice folk and enjoy the experience.
Especially E to W that way you meet everyone.
Have just been topping up hip flasks with 12yrs single malt for end of trip.
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Heatha
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posted 20 July 2006 18:28
Steve - just back from the Dales - job not as good as it sounds! The walking was great but some of the people I was responsible for were unfit and a bit reluctant. However, others were keen, enthusiastic and listened to advice and instructions and had a great time! Apart from that the heat was oppressive but we did have some breeze on Pen-y-Ghent. I�m looking forward to some peace and quiet, and time with Cassie, next week. Enjoy your walk!IP: Logged |
Journeyman
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posted 20 July 2006 18:50
Wishing all of you lucky people setting out in the next few days all the very best for your walk including Heatha, Steve and Nicky - I know you will enjoy it - whatever the weather.IP: Logged |
Ernest Smith
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posted 20 July 2006 22:50
hi all
have i pressed the wrong button cannot find any thing on page 4
if i am quilty of losing it all very sorry
regards
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me4walking
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posted 19 August 2006 17:19
Hooray I did it! I didn't much like the heat wave though. We met a few people on the way but it was not as crowded as I thought it would be. I loved the 9 standard rigg day (there was no bog - heat wave). Kidsky pike was beautiful. Although I have to rate coming down as one of the worst parts. The only other icky part is the Richmond-Ingleby cross bit in the 30 degree heat. Great walk!IP: Logged |
