tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post1390616803539500702..comments2024-03-23T09:47:39.612+00:00Comments on alan sloman's big walk: TGO Challenge 2013: Day 11: To a bubbling caochanAlan Slomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-81974362010832402632013-07-07T09:41:04.289+01:002013-07-07T09:41:04.289+01:00Having just read your report for this day it seems...Having just read your report for this day it seems you bottled it. <br />In 2010 we also did what you walked this year, but then continued over Ferrowie, Lair Of Aldarie and down the Waters of Unich, and then held a Cheese & Wine Party for about a dozen Challengers.<br /><br />Youth eh? Think their 'ard?<br />Wimps!<br />:-) Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-33918309920590936152013-06-30T00:46:43.973+01:002013-06-30T00:46:43.973+01:00Cheeky monkey!
:-)
It should be one hell of a lot ...Cheeky monkey!<br />:-)<br />It should be one hell of a lot easier next time. Already my kidney function is almost five times better than before the operation and it will improve!<br />I'll be banging out those hills next year, if spared.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-55069166180076249862013-06-29T23:29:02.253+01:002013-06-29T23:29:02.253+01:00You old boys did good. We only managed three Munr...You old boys did good. We only managed three Munros and a couple other hills after we passed you ;) Next time the spares parts will have you doing days like that back-to-back and days on end Alan.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-91461530055308307292013-06-26T21:29:33.057+01:002013-06-26T21:29:33.057+01:00Hi JJ
You an find out a little more about caochan...Hi JJ<br /><br />You an find out a little more about caochans by clicking <a href="http://alansloman.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/uplands-of-mar.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-85853858605433408242013-06-26T20:53:52.749+01:002013-06-26T20:53:52.749+01:00"Caochan"
I like it. Can I borrow it ne..."Caochan"<br /><br />I like it. Can I borrow it next year?<br /><br />JohnJohnhttp://www.hesp.co.uk/trips/tgoc/tgo_challenges.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-28512771065839366622013-06-26T08:29:04.726+01:002013-06-26T08:29:04.726+01:00It was a shame the weather closed in Gibson, but w...It was a shame the weather closed in Gibson, but we did have a good run of it.<br />:-)<br />The views from the Stuic were fabulous down to the loch and across to Lochnagar. It's a wonderful airy place up there - in fact the whole area between Callater, Glen Doll & Glen Muick is wonderful. The great thing is that by the time us softy southerners get there, we have at last become hill-fit and so really enjoy it up there.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-29140975340838691512013-06-26T06:47:11.758+01:002013-06-26T06:47:11.758+01:00What a great day you a had Alan, if not exactly we...What a great day you a had Alan, if not exactly weather to match. I'm not surprised you take this route from Braemar most (every?) year. It's all great country and Loch nan Eun is a gem I think. afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-73087438383689075862013-06-25T14:06:36.960+01:002013-06-25T14:06:36.960+01:00In each case it looks like the camera took two pho...In each case it looks like the camera took two photos - anything moving being caught twice.<br /><br />With the JJ shot, the dark bits are where the two images overlap.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-43989747518935619462013-06-25T14:05:16.022+01:002013-06-25T14:05:16.022+01:00There you go - have an extra cream cake and a big ...There you go - have an extra cream cake and a big glass of red<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-68660206993295551592013-06-25T08:36:46.710+01:002013-06-25T08:36:46.710+01:00Weird that photo. And strangely enough a similar t...Weird that photo. And strangely enough a similar thing happened to JJ when we did the Dunbar walk in April. See link below. I havn’t a clue what causes it. Maybe the sensor is shivering.ha<br /> http://alsphots.smugmug.com/Outdoors/The-Herring-Road/i-rjXmbgG/0/M/DSC03500_2-M.jpg<br /><br />Just starting to catch up with the reading now Alan. Tough day that, so well done.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-54956475365017458442013-06-25T07:41:32.766+01:002013-06-25T07:41:32.766+01:00Nobody has told me for a loooong time that I need ...Nobody has told me for a loooong time that I need to put on weight!!! Can probably manage that.... And I'm very proud of my dinky size four trotters. I did get thick socks and size five and a half Burmas to try to beef them up a bit.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-47048966753896970862013-06-24T23:20:50.542+01:002013-06-24T23:20:50.542+01:00I'm surprised you didn't notice it first! ...I'm surprised you didn't notice it first! You posted that picture on your blog a day before I posted it it here...<br /><br />Spooky, eh?<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-91530423696866248582013-06-24T23:08:11.899+01:002013-06-24T23:08:11.899+01:00You need to put on a bit of weight - that'll h...You need to put on a bit of weight - that'll hold you down better in "ooh it's really rough" winds.<br /><br />I suppose with tiny gurly feet your boots are quite a bit lower than my manly clod-hoppers. You also need bigger feet, then.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-31998784708169206522013-06-24T23:01:21.793+01:002013-06-24T23:01:21.793+01:00That second one of me that Willem took.
With me be...That second one of me that <b>Willem</b> took.<br />With me being pursued by a second me.<br /><b>That is just bleeding eerie.</b><br /><br />I was initially joking about the Mr Hyde in my earlier post.<br /><b>BUT now I am not so sure</b><br /><br />I keep looking over my shoulder now.<br />It isn't helping my neck get any better<br /><br />And I never used to be paranoid................ :-(<br /><br />Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-50625254833447498902013-06-24T22:43:02.431+01:002013-06-24T22:43:02.431+01:00Two Andies, oo er! And that is a much better photo...Two Andies, oo er! And that is a much better photograph of a dunlin...:-) I love all the photographs of the Temperance Trio and that last little camp is so neat! I have to disagree about the Allt Darrarie though. I've only followed it up once but it was on Stormy Monday and it was definitely going over my boots! Not that I could really tell to be honest, I was wet and blown all over that day...Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-1325738407474375872013-06-24T21:47:56.521+01:002013-06-24T21:47:56.521+01:00Yes - the two Andy's thing is a tad odd - it&#...Yes - the two Andy's thing is a tad odd - it's amazing what cameras capture and the eye doesn't see...<br /><br />It explains a lot, you know...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-73950938815573792752013-06-24T21:35:31.097+01:002013-06-24T21:35:31.097+01:00Polfer away Sir! It's my fault for not being o...Polfer away Sir! It's my fault for not being organised and getting the on a disc for you & Phil. Sorry about that, but I had this appointment with a spare kidney...<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-25312951802538393272013-06-24T21:34:05.411+01:002013-06-24T21:34:05.411+01:00There are a few grumpy pants on the Challenge - bu...There are a few grumpy pants on the Challenge - but they are far and away outweighed by gloriously lovely people.<br /><br />Our route (good ol' Phil) was a wonderful amalgam of wild and lonely bits mixed up with the hedonistic flesh pots. So we really had the best of both worlds.<br /><br />We shouldn't really go on about how wonderful Toby and Vicky are. For those meeting them for the first time on the next Challenge will now have huge expectations.<br /><br />Oh well - if we must... Yes fantastic people - their impersonations of Jimmy Cagney and Charles Laughton were marvelous!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-49438246998490536882013-06-24T20:59:01.352+01:002013-06-24T20:59:01.352+01:00TOP story, I mean true tale of the day. I have pil...TOP story, I mean true tale of the day. I have pilfered a few photos, especially the one of the camp. <br />Looking back, it was a cracker of a day. Just an hour too long. <br />Where to next year then? :-) Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-18541194282796166472013-06-24T20:33:12.132+01:002013-06-24T20:33:12.132+01:00Bit of a monster day that Alan, must have been goo...Bit of a monster day that Alan, must have been good to have been on the tops. I concur that Vicky and Toby are a nice couple, provided me with some good company on a few occassions. As a solo challenger you seek people like that out. You soon learn to avoid the grumpy pants!<br /><br />Two Andys though? James Boulterhttp://backpackingbongos.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-23104894895106574662013-06-24T19:23:55.176+01:002013-06-24T19:23:55.176+01:00Thanks Adam
It's lovely to write these up as ...Thanks Adam<br /><br />It's lovely to write these up as it brings all the good bits back. (Your memory conveniently wipes all the hard work and knackered-ness) It's lovely when someone else says they enjoy it too.<br />Thank you<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-43867657175570387922013-06-24T14:46:48.892+01:002013-06-24T14:46:48.892+01:00Yes, excellent day, you all did well. I especially...Yes, excellent day, you all did well. I especially enjoyed the pics, they really tell the story.Adamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-76693323250692388512013-06-24T13:38:53.330+01:002013-06-24T13:38:53.330+01:00What a day! What a day indeed! Smashing! Well done...What a day! What a day indeed! Smashing! Well done Alan and others! There's life in the old 'uns yet!<br /><br />Now I'll backtrack to absorb all the details.Adamnoreply@blogger.com