tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post5334513900336546638..comments2024-03-23T09:47:39.612+00:00Comments on alan sloman's big walk: TGO Challenge 2012: DAY 4: Invermallie to Spean BridgeAlan Slomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-41895619848984808772012-06-13T21:14:02.005+01:002012-06-13T21:14:02.005+01:00I think it must be the anatomical difference thing...I think it must be the anatomical difference thing, J. <br /><br />Cotton absorbs water and doesn't let go. A tender set of undercarriage thrashing about inside sweaty cotton shreddies acts like a cheese grater on the soft male parts.<br />Not good. <br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-7940674282669157892012-06-13T21:11:37.246+01:002012-06-13T21:11:37.246+01:00Before the walk, the entire Challenge community wa...Before the walk, the entire Challenge community was giggling over Jeremy's choice of ladies' knickers...<br /><br />Perhaps I should put Dave in touch with Jeremy. I would imagine that they would have an interesting chat.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-12644102475614113672012-06-13T20:43:14.965+01:002012-06-13T20:43:14.965+01:00I am very behind on all these blog posts Alan. Al...I am very behind on all these blog posts Alan. Although I have to say that the first four I read just before bed last night have got to be the most entertaining that I have ever read on the bloggosphere. I love a bit of suffering if I am not involved.<br /><br />Poor old Dave though. Having had a good bit of chaffing myself down there on backpacks I know that it is bloody painful.<br /><br />Cotton panties though?...........James Boulterhttp://backpackingbongos.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-2811942832305167672012-06-10T22:56:22.354+01:002012-06-10T22:56:22.354+01:00Ah, so the comments are reaching you. From this e...Ah, so the comments are reaching you. From this end, I have to put the funny code thing in twice then the comments just disappear. I don't think an hour's wait for moderation is TOO unreasonable!<br />I hope this is not too much information, but I find cotton undies perfect in wet conditions. Cotton with a bit of lycra doesn't seem to chafe - but maybe it's something to do with boys being a different shape to girls?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-42442635075609843542012-06-10T22:46:14.895+01:002012-06-10T22:46:14.895+01:00Hi Judith
It's lovely to see you here.
:-)
I t...Hi Judith<br />It's lovely to see you here.<br />:-)<br />I think what's happening is after you have entered all the security mumbo jumbo your comment gets sent to me for approval, by email. I am really crap at email and it can often be a good hour or so before I realise I haven't checked for a while. I will try to do better.<br />Sorry about that!<br /><br />Interestingly, Dave came by the other day and returned all the gear I had loaned him for the Challenge (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, stove, pans, waterproof...)<br /><br />I got the distinct impression that he probably won't be asking to borrow them again, which is a bit of a shame. He had a rough four days. I am sure with better underpants and a bit more preparation he would enjoy it far better. A bit better weather would help, too, it has to be said.<br /><br />Andy & I actually got on very well. He's been around the block enough times to know how to cope with my ghastly punctuality thing (just best to ignore it). I had a boss once who was always punctual. His favourite moan was "Punctuality: It's the loneliness I can't stand."<br /><br />Come on now woman! Get writing - I'm really enjoying your account. Solo walks in these conditions make for fascinating reading!<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-92210422966134062232012-06-10T22:30:40.942+01:002012-06-10T22:30:40.942+01:00(Once more, either Wordpress or Blogger has eaten ...(Once more, either Wordpress or Blogger has eaten my comment. Grr!)<br />I know I'm a week behind every one else, Alan, but I'm really enjoying your write-up. I'm reading Andy's version in parallel and, between the two of you, I think I'm getting a pretty good idea of the truth! I reckon a psychologist could write a fascinating book on the strained relationships in such trying circumstances. Maybe the same psychologist could help Dave with his therapy?!<br />I'll have to take a break from reading now, as I need to write up my report before it all becomes a distant memory. JudithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-28310453902200881192012-06-10T22:08:44.327+01:002012-06-10T22:08:44.327+01:00Alan, I know I'm a week behind everyone else [...Alan, I know I'm a week behind everyone else [bit like my crossing, really], but I'm really enjoying your write-up. I'm reading Andy's in parallel and trying to pick out the true bits! I'm sure a psychologist could write a fascinating book based on the strained relationships in such trying circumstances. Maybe the same psychologist could help Dave with his therapy! JudithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-28102760870417753152012-06-02T16:33:53.780+01:002012-06-02T16:33:53.780+01:00Hello Gorgeous - And THANK YOU for your lovely cak...Hello Gorgeous - And THANK YOU for your lovely cakes and biscuits for the cheese & wine party!<br /><br />What makes the missing tea shop all the more galling is that you can still find references to it on the web as if it's still open! Doh!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-75903506202246363702012-06-02T15:56:59.134+01:002012-06-02T15:56:59.134+01:00In 2008 I was lured to Gairlochy by tales of a tea...In 2008 I was lured to Gairlochy by tales of a tea shop from the other Mrs O. I have a weakness for tea and cakes and could smell the fresh bread and chocolate cakes from a mile off. Alas it was an olfactory hallucination and I had to make do with a bag of squashed Bombay mix while the lock keeper told me of it's demise. <br />Ali O xxAli Ogdenhttp://www.aliogden.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-27785234349250567282012-06-02T00:00:19.094+01:002012-06-02T00:00:19.094+01:00If you want whimsy, you really should read Andy Wa...If you want whimsy, you really should read Andy Walker's account of our walk. The man must be on drugs, I tell you!<br />You can find Andy's account <a href="http://akkwalks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/tgoc-2012-day-5-spean-bridge-to-corrour.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a><br /><br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-73425632496633336182012-06-01T23:32:28.827+01:002012-06-01T23:32:28.827+01:00Alan, I'm hanging on your every word; keep it ...Alan, I'm hanging on your every word; keep it up. Between you and Mike Knipe this year's TGO Challenge reporting has reahced new levels of whimsy and delight.jonquirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17260449708314038903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-34581003139817888532012-06-01T21:59:38.655+01:002012-06-01T21:59:38.655+01:00Chris:
You are a poppet.
Thank you.
:-)Chris:<br />You are a poppet.<br />Thank you.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-26898133612273565282012-06-01T21:36:35.187+01:002012-06-01T21:36:35.187+01:00this is just a sheer joy to readthis is just a sheer joy to readchris yappnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-70651995029001632012-06-01T18:27:05.000+01:002012-06-01T18:27:05.000+01:00Well said, Sir!
Anyone who could walk as far as D...Well said, Sir!<br /><br />Anyone who could walk as far as Dave did with a groin that looked like that deserves deep respect!<br /><br />(However, I had told him about the dangers of cotton drawers...)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-1264269424329874752012-06-01T18:14:43.278+01:002012-06-01T18:14:43.278+01:00Thank you!
:-)
Well, I take the view that anything...Thank you!<br />:-)<br />Well, I take the view that anything is better than the TV. There will be more!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-68231686657123201192012-06-01T18:10:43.941+01:002012-06-01T18:10:43.941+01:00In the "Final Report" that gets sent out...In the "Final Report" that gets sent out the reasons for withdrawals are usually stated.<br />"Groin Rot" would be a new one...<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-22478641042323208452012-06-01T18:09:23.693+01:002012-06-01T18:09:23.693+01:00Hello Beautiful!
Dave hardly ever replies to email...Hello Beautiful!<br />Dave hardly ever replies to emails. When he does it's a one word affair. A monosyllabic blog would be interesting. Besides, you get the whole unvarnished TRUTH on this blog, don't ya know? (Well, my version, anyway!)<br />:-)<br />You can read Andy's account for the mind hallucinogenic stuff...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-87354175993582786762012-06-01T18:06:11.615+01:002012-06-01T18:06:11.615+01:00Des.
We are obviously cast from the same mould. I ...Des.<br />We are obviously cast from the same mould. I suggest that you too should read Norma's comment below...<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-940494142351449022012-06-01T16:37:35.558+01:002012-06-01T16:37:35.558+01:00Just caught up with your previous 3 days of Highla...Just caught up with your previous 3 days of Highland capers. You seem to have had an eventful start to the TGO at any rate! <br /><br />Keep up the entertainment. It's better than TV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-49865851522914706212012-06-01T15:30:45.982+01:002012-06-01T15:30:45.982+01:00This is starting to read like a Christopher Brookm...This is starting to read like a Christopher Brookmyre Scottish horror story.<br /><br />If you drop out of TGOC, do you have specify a reason? I dread to think what was said.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143865296905244397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-11699303547969155492012-06-01T14:19:44.422+01:002012-06-01T14:19:44.422+01:00Al, you are an old curmudgeon! (You said I could!...Al, you are an old curmudgeon! (You said I could!) Would love to hear Dave's take on all this - is he going to write an account as well?<br /><br />Really enjoying it so far - it's turning into the perils of Pauline!Norma Keohanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-12230091427153547322012-06-01T11:34:16.738+01:002012-06-01T11:34:16.738+01:00I met your LEJOG friend once near Loch Ossian whil...I met your LEJOG friend once near Loch Ossian while walking with Peter Skipp. He mithered us both incessantly about this Munro and that Munro, all of which he’d climbed and wondered if we had too. Peter held back to adjust his boot laces and I got the full deal from the guy. I tried telling him that I wasn’t that interested in Munros and that apart from Ben Nevis the names are all incomprehensible and meaningless to me and that if I see one I prefer to walk around it rather than over it. But that didn’t stop him. I think my brain glazed over and we lost him eventually. Somewhere.Deshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183564238698422977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-86669551395026140172012-06-01T11:32:37.552+01:002012-06-01T11:32:37.552+01:00Alas, you are way ahead of me like a mountain race...Alas, you are way ahead of me like a mountain racer. I am eating your dust...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-25803019037458230672012-06-01T11:31:36.232+01:002012-06-01T11:31:36.232+01:00That sounds like a splendid path and if we had bee...That sounds like a splendid path and if we had been coming from Laggan it would have been splendid to know of.<br />In fact, going by Laggan would have provided slap-up opportunities that were somehow missed at Gairlochy.<br />I shall file this vital information in the "Good Scoff Routes" section.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-73317003024780372942012-06-01T11:28:28.242+01:002012-06-01T11:28:28.242+01:00I need to call Dave up and enquire about his healt...I need to call Dave up and enquire about his health. I shall not be too specific, lest it opens the wounds.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.com