tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post5805830224462304014..comments2024-03-23T09:47:39.612+00:00Comments on alan sloman's big walk: TGO Challenge 2013: In limbo - RIP WandaAlan Slomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-87395070973363759732013-05-04T22:16:35.045+01:002013-05-04T22:16:35.045+01:00Nope - you lost me completely there!
:-0Nope - you lost me completely there!<br />:-0Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-45186142865322185652013-05-04T20:44:28.806+01:002013-05-04T20:44:28.806+01:00Ah canny wee laddie spiered Morpeth
Gang oor fair ...Ah canny wee laddie spiered Morpeth<br />Gang oor fair a radge aye the footpath<br />Tho' no kent dialect<br />Yon mae gie due respect<br />Tae yon gey gallus laddie speired MorpethHumphreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916898175892835375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-30174734290971151222013-05-03T23:30:58.743+01:002013-05-03T23:30:58.743+01:00Thank you, Dear Heart!
There was a young fella ca...Thank you, Dear Heart!<br /><br />There was a young fella called Humph<br />Who walked all he could for a month<br />When asked why he did it<br />He swigged a Glenfiddich<br />And fell to the floor with a "crump."Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-88788231350954740042013-05-03T23:23:24.461+01:002013-05-03T23:23:24.461+01:00This Limbo thing - it looks to me to be like quite...This Limbo thing - it looks to me to be like quite a lot of fun. There are acres of bare flesh in there. But I couldn't see a single shred of Gore-Tex or Paramo.<br /><br />It's probably Braemar before the Challenge hits town - it's the Wallace Arnold coach parties at the Fife Arms.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-73013247363974529612013-05-03T23:19:19.182+01:002013-05-03T23:19:19.182+01:00That works with a Scottish accent...
:-)That works with a Scottish accent...<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-55683979345691959712013-05-03T23:01:39.065+01:002013-05-03T23:01:39.065+01:00That first pic - Saturday night in Braemar?That first pic - Saturday night in Braemar?Elpushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736460104596022993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-87446685856014214322013-05-03T19:10:39.329+01:002013-05-03T19:10:39.329+01:00An impetous woman named Hilda
Deserted her husband...An impetous woman named Hilda<br />Deserted her husband – a builder<br />She struck up a chord<br />With Sloman – who snored<br />Through a night with that woman named Hilda <br /><br />Enough of this nonsense! Have a wonderful time, and hope to see you at the finish!Humphreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916898175892835375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-52860853676104927212013-05-03T18:51:02.582+01:002013-05-03T18:51:02.582+01:00There was a young woman called Wanda
Who decided t...There was a young woman called Wanda<br />Who decided to go for a Daunder<br />She met with a Sloman<br />Now her poles are are broken<br />That unfortunate woman called Wanda<br /><br />(with apologies to the very wonderful Edward Lear)Humphreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916898175892835375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-69792104731048305052013-05-02T22:31:33.240+01:002013-05-02T22:31:33.240+01:00They'll use yours as the birthing pool.They'll use yours as the birthing pool. Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-79822247731209172942013-05-02T21:56:02.219+01:002013-05-02T21:56:02.219+01:00I've read it on Facebook, so it must be true: ...I've read it on Facebook, so it must be true: Our very own Mr McNeish is grateful that the Scottish Government has listened to his tireless lobbying and campaigning and have decided to throw in the towel on those nasty wind farms that are threatening to destroy the wild places.<br /><br />Expect to see the Stronelairg decision overturned, Dunmaglass dismantled and all the rest of the proposals in the hills kicked into touch.<br /><br />No, Honestly!<br /><br />Good grief!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-22285344366598533592013-05-02T21:50:02.324+01:002013-05-02T21:50:02.324+01:00I'll make sure I park p close to your Golden T...I'll make sure I park p close to your Golden Trailstar, Andy, as it's bigger than Martin's Solomid and so, hopefully will attract all the copulating flying creatures.<br />:-)<br /><br />We will look marvelous together, I'm sure!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-62937556801501633852013-05-02T20:22:04.296+01:002013-05-02T20:22:04.296+01:00I can think of a few / lot of SNP's who aren&#...I can think of a few / lot of SNP's who aren't fit for purpose. Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-30263791382039381402013-05-02T20:19:48.113+01:002013-05-02T20:19:48.113+01:00Oh how he mocked and mocked the yellow of my Trail...Oh how he mocked and mocked the yellow of my Trailstar last year..... <br /><br />Just sayin...... Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-36065466496777057542013-05-01T20:27:12.792+01:002013-05-01T20:27:12.792+01:00Dave: Now I am going to have to find a copy of the...Dave: Now I am going to have to find a copy of the show to check on this wilful and passionate soul.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-69466093210634867902013-05-01T18:56:23.317+01:002013-05-01T18:56:23.317+01:00Is it just me, or did anybody else suspect that Hi...Is it just me, or did anybody else suspect that Hilda was suppressing a wilful and passionate soul?<br /><br />It was just me, wasn't it? Fair enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-40949971220317561142013-05-01T14:27:02.018+01:002013-05-01T14:27:02.018+01:00I can think of numerous companies who have launche...I can think of numerous companies who have launched products that weren't fit for purpose. It's the "early adopters" who find these mistakes to their cost. Look at the early failures of Cascade Design's NeoAir mattress, and similarly mats from POE. I've also just seen a pretty dodgy failure on a brand new lightweight Terra Nova tent. <br /><br />I just cannot see that a 10 denier material will be robust enough for backpacking tent socks.<br /><br />"Wait and see" pie, for me.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-82876279182248855062013-05-01T13:07:36.915+01:002013-05-01T13:07:36.915+01:00I am confident that if PHD have released it then i...I am confident that if PHD have released it then it will be fit for purpose. You can't have failed products on expeds. AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-80406895048558912272013-05-01T11:38:03.841+01:002013-05-01T11:38:03.841+01:00Hi Alan
I have the emails too.
Hmmm: I would like...Hi Alan<br />I have the emails too.<br /><br />Hmmm: I would like to see that 10 denier material in the flesh before laying out cash for it.<br />Down gear, when out backpacking, comes in for some right old wear & tear - I just wonder if the material is up to it? Especially so for the down socks!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-33589818714491637822013-05-01T11:35:26.125+01:002013-05-01T11:35:26.125+01:00Whoop Whoop!
Sally has arrived this morning! I m...Whoop Whoop! <br /><br />Sally has arrived this morning! I might be nipping out for a trial pitch later today.<br />:-)<br />Thank you, Martin - You are an absolute star! Beers are on me, fella!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-62270053705974615142013-05-01T11:21:17.647+01:002013-05-01T11:21:17.647+01:00Have you seen the new very light down jackets,vest...Have you seen the new very light down jackets,vests,socks,trousers from PHD. I wish!what top gear.900 fill.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-10687139216376303502013-05-01T00:44:23.255+01:002013-05-01T00:44:23.255+01:00PS http://www.summitandvalley.com/2011/10/aviemoor...PS http://www.summitandvalley.com/2011/10/aviemoor-to-blair-atholl-route-2.html look at the porch space and do the math vs a Akto porch. Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-35935121578357290552013-05-01T00:38:23.155+01:002013-05-01T00:38:23.155+01:00The thing about the SoloMid is it space needs to b...The thing about the SoloMid is it space needs to be used to work . Rucksacks stashed over the mesh and down the side. I lived in it last year on stormy nights, and dark forest nights wondering if bears would visit me and take my food that I might have accidently not hanged in the bear bag (I needed sweeties some times at night) . You will soon find out Alan if it too small. It works fine I feel. El Tel (TeeryBnd Aka Bivy boy) thought it was rock solid. Also roll back the inner for loads of room cooking in wet weather and to be honest if no bugs are about drop the mesh and sleep on top of it. Its space is then so easy to max out on. Pitch it without the inner and get in to appreciate its not bad space wise. <br /><br />Fact:<br /><br />30sqft of floor space and can fit up to 6'4 Well now lets look at another well used TGOC tent. <br /><br />Akto has 18.3sqft inner and 8.6sqft in the useless porch, which has one way door opening, and the angle cuts back so sharp thus reducing usable space in reality. <br /><br />You will be able to sit up in the SoloMid. Try that at 6ft tall in an Akto. <br /><br />Anyway enjoy. Oh and Carl we will think of you when we sink the first beer next week. After that I fear we wont ☺ <br /><br />Also Andy got a stove off me and he will get a ground sheet sometime when I manage to boot my mate into getting it back to me. <br /><br />This week other old kit has been sent out to share the joy. I am nice like that. Also I will be collecting on beer on the train. Alan and Andy mines a pint ☺ <br />Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-27857031846839519722013-05-01T00:00:40.584+01:002013-05-01T00:00:40.584+01:00That thought did strike me - for years I had never...That thought did strike me - for years I had never taken a pole sleeve for Wanda - her front pole seemed indestructible and her rear had never been too much of a problem in even the fiercest of winds. - it had always flexed and stood back up again.<br />My mistake was in threading it through the sleeve in a high wind and the tent fabric getting caught in a gust and taking off... Poor campcraft really.<br />:-(<br />Fortunately, Pete Shepherd (Morpeth) had his Akto pole sleeve that I borrowed and it got me through the Daunder.<br /><br />Martin is an absolute star - I had been thinking about the Solomid (and the Scarp 1) for a year or so to replace Wanda but had been unsure about the Solomid's internal space, so this will give me a wonderful opportunity to try it out! <br /><br />Thank for your best wishes, Mark. They don't get any easier as the numbers pile up...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-21050914692377181372013-04-30T23:30:05.337+01:002013-04-30T23:30:05.337+01:00Good job that didn't happen to you when you we...Good job that didn't happen to you when you were on TGOC ! Good of Martin lending his tent out. Good luck on your umpteenth Challengemarkswalkingbloghttp://markswalkingblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-16552314484880214822013-04-30T22:36:53.971+01:002013-04-30T22:36:53.971+01:00I am going Aloa Vera this year sweety. I am going Aloa Vera this year sweety. Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.com