tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post3338949083370803642..comments2024-03-23T09:47:39.612+00:00Comments on alan sloman's big walk: PreWalkDaunder 2012: Day 1Alan Slomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-30598110599789485852012-04-25T21:21:13.939+01:002012-04-25T21:21:13.939+01:00Funny that: It usually does go alright; it's t...Funny that: It usually does go alright; it's the nerves thing after a leg bursting time in the Lakes I'm now up and down flights of stairs at every opportunity.<br />Lifts? They're for wimps!<br />:-)<br />Cheers Marcus!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-24343604939676226092012-04-25T21:18:34.539+01:002012-04-25T21:18:34.539+01:00Hi Mark
I only need to step out of the train at my...Hi Mark<br />I only need to step out of the train at my start point (Morar for us this year) and everything looks wonderful, even if it's tipping down with rain and sleet and blowing a gale. <br />It's a fantastic country. Magnificent scenery, wonderful hills and friendly locals.<br />It's all life-affirming stuff.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-75030584982212495862012-04-25T07:57:19.648+01:002012-04-25T07:57:19.648+01:00Excellent work Mr Sloman and I'm afraid I have...Excellent work Mr Sloman and I'm afraid I have to concur Carl, but with sickly optimism, that it will all right on the night as it were! <br /><br />As for paunches, I think of those as temporary storage pouches or reserves for things like the Challenge - at the end of it all you'll need to put some work in to replenish - win win!Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351297406970864492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-63286225809239528882012-04-25T00:08:27.326+01:002012-04-25T00:08:27.326+01:00Alan, I am sure it was the Black sheep that was yo...Alan, I am sure it was the Black sheep that was your downfall. Think positive, you are fit, energetic and you have down this trip loads of times!!markswalkingbloghttp://markswalkingblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-25227522785368656152012-04-24T22:32:16.502+01:002012-04-24T22:32:16.502+01:00I have seen those pictures and I am now just takin...I have seen those pictures and I am now just taking water and Ryvita. <br />Bulky but light. <br />In fact the water is on route so just Ryvita then. :)Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-35830712912916010062012-04-24T21:24:52.518+01:002012-04-24T21:24:52.518+01:00You *could* use the extra room in your pack for &q...You *could* use the extra room in your pack for "supplies"...<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-65891507968419440902012-04-24T20:11:36.866+01:002012-04-24T20:11:36.866+01:00You're a cheeky bastard Sloman!
I'll leav...You're a cheeky bastard Sloman! <br />I'll leave it that.Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-74844071613866243592012-04-24T20:06:53.946+01:002012-04-24T20:06:53.946+01:00Obviously your Kidneys are much older :(Obviously your Kidneys are much older :(Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-6925915670403781952012-04-24T17:34:39.258+01:002012-04-24T17:34:39.258+01:00Ah, but the bumble bee is suffering from a dramati...Ah, but the bumble bee is suffering from a dramatic decline in numbers. Some say it is down to a poor diet (pesticides can't be very good for the gut, it has to be said) but I think it's down to clambering up too many hills in the rain.<br /><br />As Mr Walker said further up the thread, the excess baggage might help in reducing the food stocks carried in the rucksack.<br /><br />However, having looked again at the picture of Dave & Andy, it would appear that they might be able to make it all the way across carrying no food at all...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-80541773453452775192012-04-24T17:12:18.903+01:002012-04-24T17:12:18.903+01:00Aerodynamicists once held the view that according ...Aerodynamicists once held the view that according to their calculations the bumble bees bulky body and spindly appendages should prevent them from becoming airborne. Somehow, despite all appearances, you still manage to make it across Scotland each year.jonquirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17260449708314038903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-79414148922177634112012-04-24T11:54:08.016+01:002012-04-24T11:54:08.016+01:00You've a splendid way with the words yourself,...You've a splendid way with the words yourself, Miss!<br />I shan't be blogging on the hoof this year as I think the route will be quite tough enough in itself but I shall be taking a little Moleskin notebook for jottings and of course, the point & shoot camera so I can cobble together a write-up afterwards.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-54880781365838431722012-04-24T10:15:38.592+01:002012-04-24T10:15:38.592+01:00You have a knack of making me smile! Looking forwa...You have a knack of making me smile! Looking forward to vicarious TGOCing with you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-71534219762751734552012-04-23T23:54:47.663+01:002012-04-23T23:54:47.663+01:00Of course you could argue that a small but of extr...Of course you could argue that a small but of extra ballast fir the Challenge means greater natural resources and less food needs to be carried. <br />Whereas the skinnies need to carry far more because they have nothing to fall back on. <br />I'll let that one run.Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-72498470463875003092012-04-23T23:05:48.013+01:002012-04-23T23:05:48.013+01:00Ah - That's my "official" age.
:-)Ah - That's my "official" age. <br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-68505171947444767042012-04-23T23:04:31.641+01:002012-04-23T23:04:31.641+01:00Hello "Anonymous"!
(You can always leave...Hello "Anonymous"!<br />(You can always leave you name at the end of your comment. We're nice to each other here - mainly!)<br />Indeed - and the ODG was wonderfully quiet and we did hog the fire a bit. :-)<br />Had to be done!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-52905707213312585332012-04-23T23:02:45.046+01:002012-04-23T23:02:45.046+01:00Ta, Justin. It is a little honey! Steep clambers a...Ta, Justin. It is a little honey! Steep clambers and wonderful views, watching little storms all around us but not overhead! Altogether, quite perfick!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-51277098982394304902012-04-23T23:01:25.857+01:002012-04-23T23:01:25.857+01:00Dark Chocolate & Lagavulin. Oh yesssss....
:-)...Dark Chocolate & Lagavulin. Oh yesssss....<br />:-)<br />Recovered from the privations of the Cross, yet?<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-20941506863679707602012-04-23T21:32:44.950+01:002012-04-23T21:32:44.950+01:00Sounds like you had a good weekend. Codale tarn is...Sounds like you had a good weekend. Codale tarn is a gem of a spot to camp. The old is a grand pub particularly when it's not to busyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-53965954685102733892012-04-23T21:31:52.731+01:002012-04-23T21:31:52.731+01:00I'm another Black cat fan. :)
Nice post, love ...I'm another Black cat fan. :)<br />Nice post, love that little walk.Justin Normanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083069328449558119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-14491566178498293402012-04-23T21:29:17.088+01:002012-04-23T21:29:17.088+01:00Young Walker is of course in reality 2 years older...Young Walker is of course in reality 2 years older than you :)Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-80235756233468320362012-04-23T21:04:25.931+01:002012-04-23T21:04:25.931+01:00I'm not sure that's the way it's suppo...I'm not sure that's the way it's supposed to work Alan....now if it was extra chocolate or extra Kendal mintcake that would be different!Janet Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919184602497536817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-969251778653286292012-04-23T21:03:24.594+01:002012-04-23T21:03:24.594+01:00Hi Carl
(Bit of info for the congregation: Carl is...Hi Carl<br />(Bit of info for the congregation: Carl is about to set off on his first Challenge!)<br />The Blue Warmlite (Wanda) is mine. The Golden Trailstar (Treeza) is young Mr Walker's new hussy!<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-55358164008505854042012-04-23T20:47:15.020+01:002012-04-23T20:47:15.020+01:00Was wondering how the daunder was to go, and now I...Was wondering how the daunder was to go, and now I know. It's all just puff and nonsense Alan, after two days on the Challenge you'll have slotted back in no trouble. Like the pictures, whose is the Warmlite, is it yours or Andrew's? Can't remember which of you was going for the Trailstar. <br /><br />Not long now..... 17+ days for goodness sake - getting proper excited at the though of losing my 'Chally' cherry. Hope it doesn't hurt too much.Carl Mynott @GBWildlifeTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180989501670598245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-50394417045297410342012-04-23T20:41:13.287+01:002012-04-23T20:41:13.287+01:00Hi Al,
I have only just recovered. And have starte...Hi Al,<br />I have only just recovered. And have started to dump things from my rucksack...<br />Loved your straws idea - save me 85 grams - that's 85grams of extra whisky that can be carried.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-87488989564436505992012-04-23T19:56:18.887+01:002012-04-23T19:56:18.887+01:00You certainly did well with the weather so far...
...You certainly did well with the weather so far...<br />Some very nice pics too. Stake Pass always seems hard when your fully loaded, especially the first half.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.com