tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post7512915596484447013..comments2024-03-23T09:47:39.612+00:00Comments on alan sloman's big walk: TGO Challenge 2013: Day 9: To BraemarAlan Slomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-13562066825452325002013-06-29T11:58:48.706+01:002013-06-29T11:58:48.706+01:00Agreed, Sir!
I still think that I'll go for t...Agreed, Sir!<br /><br />I still think that I'll go for the Khufu though with one of Sean's custom inners as with the DPTE you can have a bigger inner width - I'm thinking of about 1000mm which with a clearance of, say 150mm at the back will give a porch depth of about 500mm.<br />I'll probably go with a solid three sides and the doors solid up to 400mm than mesh backed by droppable solid above (like in the Akto).<br /><br />This will give much more room in the inner for easier organization than the Solomid inner, which I would guess is about 750mm wide.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-24890733395315958542013-06-29T11:21:16.116+01:002013-06-29T11:21:16.116+01:00Interested to see the comments about the Solomid -...Interested to see the comments about the Solomid - it seems to attract far less attention than the Duomid. I recently got a Solomid myself (with the MLD mesh inner) and have been very impressed. Before buying it seemed that most people have preferred to go for the Duomid, but given that I was always likely to use an inner (protection from midges and it helps to contain all the loose odds and ends of clothing and equipment within the tent), the Duomid would only have offered more porch space. As it is there is plenty of space in the Solomid porch. I'm used to the Laserlite and Laser Photon and the Solomid offers similar space and appears to be less noisy flapping in the wind. Since I have to dry my tent indoors with little space the Solomid is super convenient as it is easy just to hang apex from the ceiling. The MLD mesh inner does rest on the face when sleeping but maybe because it is mesh it isn't an inconvenience or claustrophobic - through I do notice the cold more versus a solid inner. For just over 800g including pegs (Silnylon version) it is a great little lightweight tent.Robert Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-70697003550249914252013-06-23T13:39:45.168+01:002013-06-23T13:39:45.168+01:00That window is rather good.
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I have warmed to ...That window is rather good.<br />:-)<br /><br />I have warmed to these pyramids. I think I will go for a <a href="http://locusgear.com/products-2/shelter/khufu-sil?lang=en" rel="nofollow">Locus Gear Khufu</a> with the DPTE and one of Sean's custom made inners.<br /><br />Sadly, all the cars had vanished by the time we hit the road at the Linn of Dee, and Andy did not have too much saliva spare when we got to the car park.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-53835572850836148792013-06-23T12:53:04.025+01:002013-06-23T12:53:04.025+01:00Whilst you were getting nice and comfy in the Fife...Whilst you were getting nice and comfy in the Fife I was creating a puddle beneath the bitch slut window wondering what the hell I was doing. Mar lodge held me on a comfy chair for at least an hour with a buffet lunch, perfect timing that was.<br /><br />I think that Martin is going to sell Sally Solomid, are you going to indulge?<br /><br />Did Andy find a window to lick or was he arrested before he managed that?James Boulterhttp://backpackingbongos.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-15214840109505755892013-06-22T15:19:36.455+01:002013-06-22T15:19:36.455+01:00So we're not going to see your underwear then,...So we're not going to see your underwear then, James?<br />;-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-20637877928308317752013-06-22T14:13:52.908+01:002013-06-22T14:13:52.908+01:00Indeed! Tina is very good to me. She was however a...Indeed! Tina is very good to me. She was however a little wayward in a recent trip to Wales: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DomavRZH4xY<br /><br />James Lomaxhttp://www.jameslomax.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-71181277104534584362013-06-22T12:34:01.500+01:002013-06-22T12:34:01.500+01:00Move over Chris Townsend! Gear reviews, eh?
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I&...Move over Chris Townsend! Gear reviews, eh?<br />:-)<br />I'm pleased to see your Tarptent is "Tina". These girls look after us handsomely and need to be recognised.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-65232316183408903242013-06-22T11:58:15.350+01:002013-06-22T11:58:15.350+01:00"She is easy to put up in bad conditions as y..."She is easy to put up in bad conditions as you just have to peg her four corners and rear mid point out and simply lift with the poles and she’s up and storm-proof. Then it’s the simple matter of attaching the inner, which I now had down to a fine art."<br /><br />I say! Your blog moves into new terrain. <br /><br />If I did this kind of walking where you have to anticipate 4 season rough stuff these wigwam style tents look the business. As it is, I'm happy with Tina Tarptent in the sunshine. She's quick, light, and comfortable for 3 season protection. James Lomaxhttp://www.jameslomax.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-73206587051374466832013-06-21T22:47:44.273+01:002013-06-21T22:47:44.273+01:00But I like you.
:-)But I like you.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-12410762641278642772013-06-21T22:41:08.616+01:002013-06-21T22:41:08.616+01:00:-)
Working like a dream!:-)<br />Working like a dream!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-68009009433060967802013-06-21T22:24:58.909+01:002013-06-21T22:24:58.909+01:00Another great read thought we'd jumped into a ...Another great read thought we'd jumped into a Dick Emery sketch describing the tent oh Alan your are awful ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867019228962597786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-58539441600119572742013-06-21T22:15:03.926+01:002013-06-21T22:15:03.926+01:00Good to hear the snake and pygmy is doing well. Good to hear the snake and pygmy is doing well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-28037944588375114742013-06-21T22:06:36.389+01:002013-06-21T22:06:36.389+01:00The tilted, fetid portaloos were there when they w...The tilted, fetid portaloos were there when they were rebuilding the loo block. They are now shiny stainless steel with hot running water and background heating.<br /><br />A *must* stopping place before the porcelain of Tarfside.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-91551743170143416122013-06-21T20:34:35.396+01:002013-06-21T20:34:35.396+01:00Hi Chris
No comment...
:-)Hi Chris<br />No comment...<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-7745724354013545332013-06-21T20:28:00.780+01:002013-06-21T20:28:00.780+01:00i see what you mean about the pictures alan in fir...i see what you mean about the pictures alan in first one andrew looks calm and nearly normal , the second he looks like he,s lost the plot totally chris yappnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-71151230229903538002013-06-21T18:51:00.140+01:002013-06-21T18:51:00.140+01:00It's fascinating comparing that picture of you...It's fascinating comparing that picture of you at the Linn of Dee with the one at the start at Oban<br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uQFq-CYMPWg/Uazb8KGBZhI/AAAAAAAALyg/uSvN2U7njsU/s1600-h/IMG_3349%25255B6%25255D.jpg" rel="nofollow">HERE</a><br /><br />Entropy? <br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-3085125054846535152013-06-21T16:19:33.039+01:002013-06-21T16:19:33.039+01:00I don't think you really captured the essence ...I don't think you really captured the essence of the drooling in that photo.<br />Next time we need to find a car windscreen!Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-23344561434708131602013-06-21T15:38:35.858+01:002013-06-21T15:38:35.858+01:00What?? Heated loo? It was a tilted portaloo last t...What?? Heated loo? It was a tilted portaloo last time I was there! Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-32763570415936088412013-06-21T15:28:20.014+01:002013-06-21T15:28:20.014+01:00Just seen the Docs - they are delighted with my pr...Just seen the Docs - they are delighted with my progress<br />:-)<br />Star patient, apparently!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-55709871439762833512013-06-21T15:27:32.328+01:002013-06-21T15:27:32.328+01:00I had the hot orange too... Not what I was expecti...I had the hot orange too... Not what I was expecting AT ALL!<br />Harrumph....<br /><br />It is wonderful to find little luxuries such as this and the heated loo in the middle of nowhere though...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-82072816426979887482013-06-21T13:39:52.266+01:002013-06-21T13:39:52.266+01:00If that's the same one Laura and I visited in ...If that's the same one Laura and I visited in 2011, we had to make do with hot orange squash. It didn't hit the same spot!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-71912605245271675372013-06-21T12:24:17.413+01:002013-06-21T12:24:17.413+01:00Hi JJ
(I got your message by the way and will call...Hi JJ<br />(I got your message by the way and will call you back later today!)<br /><br />No - surprisingly I had no flies at all - it was usually pretty windy though, which probably kept the blighters at bay.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-92079504550216234742013-06-21T12:22:52.204+01:002013-06-21T12:22:52.204+01:00I'm about to find out - sitting at the Renal U...I'm about to find out - sitting at the Renal Unit at the Churchill Hospital waiting to see the Doctors. I'm on two visits a week at the moment. But it's now a lot less painful and things are definitely looking up.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-23220205167218161442013-06-21T12:21:27.585+01:002013-06-21T12:21:27.585+01:00Indeed, Sir! And didn't we do well?
Yes the m...Indeed, Sir! And didn't we do well?<br /><br />Yes the missing chocolate was a low point... We should have words with the "powers that be" to lay in greater supplies!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-67051465440145139182013-06-21T12:19:40.460+01:002013-06-21T12:19:40.460+01:00Hi Adam
The TGO Challenge puts 300 or so souls int...Hi Adam<br />The TGO Challenge puts 300 or so souls into the Highlands all at the same time - though there are a dozen start points on the west coast and four possible start days to spread the load a little.<br />However, there are inevitable pinch points - crossing the Great Glen, Braemar, Ballater, for example.<br />You can pick a very social route and include a lot of these pinch points, but may Challengers choose to have a remote walk, hardly seeing anyone for two weeks.<br />The beauty of the Highlands is that it is so vast, people are swallowed up by the landscape.<br /><br />Sadly, both the hostels at Glen Doll and Onverey are now closed.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.com