tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post1864963818538492680..comments2024-03-23T09:47:39.612+00:00Comments on alan sloman's big walk: TGO Challenge 2018: The problem of team selection...Alan Slomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-39871461791345640682018-02-10T10:27:05.224+00:002018-02-10T10:27:05.224+00:00Apologies for the exceedingly tardy approval of yo...Apologies for the exceedingly tardy approval of your comment, Emma. I was doing some routine housekeeping and I found it under the carpet in the cupboard beneath the stairs..Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-87175461431578318242017-11-24T16:07:40.702+00:002017-11-24T16:07:40.702+00:00๐๐Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-81869222793842949782017-11-24T15:54:20.997+00:002017-11-24T15:54:20.997+00:00That's the best bit of positive discrimination...That's the best bit of positive discrimination I've read for quite some time, my cap is duly doffed.<br />To be fair, of late I've become an "all round" bloke, so I can claim to score two out of five.<br />What does "cerebral" mean?BG!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18025972482224907021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-63032930751887250592017-11-24T15:28:00.641+00:002017-11-24T15:28:00.641+00:00There's no confusing the two.
One's bright...There's no confusing the two.<br />One's bright, cerebral, a bit of an all round good bloke.<br /><br />The other peers through telescopes...<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-73093258188318657532017-11-24T15:19:34.327+00:002017-11-24T15:19:34.327+00:00There's another Stef?
This could get confusing...There's another Stef?<br />This could get confusing.BG!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18025972482224907021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-36257594617066408462017-10-05T10:07:57.725+01:002017-10-05T10:07:57.725+01:00Hi Stef, and thank you, Sir.
Are you entering for ...Hi Stef, and thank you, Sir.<br />Are you entering for 2018?<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-16127971547101948032017-10-05T09:17:44.525+01:002017-10-05T09:17:44.525+01:00Amazing picture SGURR NAN COIREACHAN, 2010
Amazing picture SGURR NAN COIREACHAN, 2010<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865938725008123438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-74118095983416421912017-09-27T18:34:22.403+01:002017-09-27T18:34:22.403+01:00Indeed. But it's the weather Alan, there's...Indeed. But it's the weather Alan, there's just too much of it. I'll send Tracey back to you when I can't take it any more. Won't be long now. James Lomaxhttp://www.jameslomax.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-22385218228936105602017-09-26T12:25:36.690+01:002017-09-26T12:25:36.690+01:00One sure way to make me intentionally forget them ...One sure way to make me intentionally forget them is to tell me I have to bring them. :-)<br />Schism so soon :-) ;-) :-D<br /><br />Lucky for you, they live on the poles.. Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-23267427402352621202017-09-25T11:29:32.375+01:002017-09-25T11:29:32.375+01:00I was a trifle tardy in erecting the new countdown...I was a trifle tardy in erecting the new countdown clock this year, James. But order has now been re-established so all is well with the world once again.<br />Now then. You've been an admirer of all things Challenge for quite some time. You do realise that you still have plenty of time to put your application in for the Challenge in 2018? You have until the 28th of October. Go on, Sir. You know you want to...<br /><br />And many thanks for looking after Tracey for me. As you will have now realised, the girl is incredibly demanding. It makes for an easier life if you just lie back and submit to her insatiable demands.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-47683009309680689732017-09-24T21:14:07.487+01:002017-09-24T21:14:07.487+01:00Good show. The countdown clock is restored, beery ...Good show. The countdown clock is restored, beery chaps are commended, and neither cads nor bounders in sight. Tracey from Bolton sends her regards. James Lomaxhttp://www.jameslomax.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-17960444495127499142017-09-24T18:57:21.686+01:002017-09-24T18:57:21.686+01:00I rather suspect your light is being hidden under ...I rather suspect your light is being hidden under a whole heap of bushels, Geoffrey. I look forward to discussing your thoughts over a few light ales in the Park Hotel, Sir.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-35502705013787379472017-09-24T18:53:43.435+01:002017-09-24T18:53:43.435+01:00Interesting.
As you know, Sweetpants, I always ta...Interesting. <br />As you know, Sweetpants, I always take Chanel to wear in bed.<br />;-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-42882942929651293932017-09-24T18:51:04.936+01:002017-09-24T18:51:04.936+01:00You may well need the services of the Good Lord if...You may well need the services of the Good Lord if you arrive at Euston Station without those rubber pole-tips!<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-10979299458761528592017-09-24T18:19:48.662+01:002017-09-24T18:19:48.662+01:00๐ ๐ ๐ I am not worthy to comment on this, havin...๐ ๐ ๐ I am not worthy to comment on this, having never undertaken said Challenge...yet. But, should I happen to see you in Montroseshire, I may share my thoughts then. Geoff Crowtherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399342651181586442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-41107206941528067582017-09-24T16:04:27.733+01:002017-09-24T16:04:27.733+01:00Oui mon vieux. C'est les Trois Mousquetaires, ...Oui mon vieux. C'est les Trois Mousquetaires, bien sรปr!<br /><br />Porthos (who lies a drink) Athos (with the bright headgear) and Aramis (the fragrant one). ๐Elpushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736460104596022993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-39312498326858810042017-09-24T12:18:03.960+01:002017-09-24T12:18:03.960+01:00What a team.. What a team.. โบ
Oh dear God, What a ...What a team.. What a team.. โบ<br />Oh dear God, What a team ๐ค๐จAndrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-19294708097123057722017-09-24T11:53:59.129+01:002017-09-24T11:53:59.129+01:00Excellent. I have never seen any mention of Bavari...Excellent. I have never seen any mention of Bavarian War Machines in the rules.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909413752027989430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-2875973834024504162017-09-24T11:41:24.105+01:002017-09-24T11:41:24.105+01:00With Lord E on point and his predilection for Bava...With Lord E on point and his predilection for Bavarian War Machines, he would smash through those iron curtains. With just the addition of a gun turret he could also take out all those flailing steel triffids!<br />Sounds like a plan to me.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-66895163020878939802017-09-24T11:33:16.955+01:002017-09-24T11:33:16.955+01:00Not that I recall. Might be a bit tricky getting o...Not that I recall. Might be a bit tricky getting one over a deer fence.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909413752027989430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-5054664219692080282017-09-24T11:14:32.323+01:002017-09-24T11:14:32.323+01:00Cap'n Bob made the dreadful mistake of having ...Cap'n Bob made the dreadful mistake of having a destination that was only halfway through his journey, which I have always thought was a bit odd. <br />I thought Ed Hillary had the right idea - he went to the Pole in a tractor. Is there anything in the rules about tractors?Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-58637709333368472172017-09-24T10:49:55.769+01:002017-09-24T10:49:55.769+01:00Be wary of taking ponies, Alan. Remember what happ...Be wary of taking ponies, Alan. Remember what happened to Scott.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909413752027989430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-69178976030260543372017-09-24T10:01:54.318+01:002017-09-24T10:01:54.318+01:00Thanks for that, Conrad. I remember reading your p...Thanks for that, Conrad. I remember reading your post and it has now reminded me to seek out E,tfA. <br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-74011822504001787612017-09-24T09:55:52.718+01:002017-09-24T09:55:52.718+01:00Awkward one this, Gibson, as dogs are not allowed ...Awkward one this, Gibson, as dogs are not allowed on the Challenge. However there's no mention of ponies in the rules...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-73230711729806245422017-09-24T09:01:24.925+01:002017-09-24T09:01:24.925+01:00Apologies for introducing a more serious note to t...Apologies for introducing a more serious note to this humorous and enjoyably post.<br /><br />Both King Solomonโs Mines and Reach for the Sky were devoured with relish when I was about sixteen.<br /><br />I think somebody who is an active outdoory with a predilection for mountains and climbing would be more interested in Huntโs book from a technical aspect, whereas others may well be bored with it, BUTโฆ<br />It is worth reading "Everest, the first Ascent" by Harriet Tuckey, daughter of Griffith Pugh, a member of the successful Everest team. Pugh, who according to his daughter was an awful father, was responsible for much research and innovation which made a massive contribution to the outcome, but he was a loner, and not liked by others on the team, and in particular never got much credit for his work, especially from Hunt, who at best, it seems, either declined to acknowledge Pughโs input, and at worst claimed the credit for himself.<br /><br />I did a post about all this which you may like to look back on.<br /><br />http://conradwalks.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=pughSir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.com