tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post910508383859498682..comments2024-03-23T09:47:39.612+00:00Comments on alan sloman's big walk: TGO Challenge 2016: TransitioningAlan Slomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-29848152472184210592016-10-18T18:09:10.318+01:002016-10-18T18:09:10.318+01:00That irksome little chap didn't stop at beltin...That irksome little chap didn't stop at belting us over the head. Read on, Sir and see what befell Lord Elpus!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-42536833968292624712016-10-18T16:27:31.739+01:002016-10-18T16:27:31.739+01:00An excellent start, sir. I do hop ethey catch that...An excellent start, sir. I do hop ethey catch that irksome little fella who comes into the berths of sleeping passengers at night and hits them over the head with a hammer ...JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811425002578955844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-1177615714003573742016-10-14T10:50:48.084+01:002016-10-14T10:50:48.084+01:00Just you be careful with that left leg, Sir.
Neit...Just you be careful with that left leg, Sir. <br />Neither Phil nor I have a left leg to spare.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-70558185221042500502016-10-14T09:46:16.247+01:002016-10-14T09:46:16.247+01:00Well, somewhat belatedly I have decided to catch u...Well, somewhat belatedly I have decided to catch up on my blog reading backlog. I'm starting on yours, Alan, as I need to know what I have let myself in for in 2017. It's ok. I'm feeling strong today. I can take it!!!FellBoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089687581260477621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-46757608179854621652016-10-06T11:58:16.029+01:002016-10-06T11:58:16.029+01:00Elton,you're a poppet. Thank you.
Now then: I...Elton,you're a poppet. Thank you. <br />Now then: I would start thinking about routes immediately, Sir. Your first crossing is very special indeed and it will take you quite a while to sort yourself a route that you will find challenging, doable in rotten weather, and sociable. 'Sociable' is important for your first one! <br /><br />All my posts for my 2016 Challenge are done, except for the gear appraisal. I don't usually do a post about gear, but this year I am making an exception. Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-84563647706982970892016-10-06T11:44:10.172+01:002016-10-06T11:44:10.172+01:00Brilliant stuff, Alan. Humourous, informative and ...Brilliant stuff, Alan. Humourous, informative and entertaining. Tbh I have been putting off reading any TGO reports as I have just applied for my first and do not wish to become over-excited before the confirmation letter/email hits my rug/eyeballs. Alas I cannot help myself 😀 Atleast I have refrained from plotting any prospective routes... Looking forward to reading the second installment. <br />Cheers. <br /><br />EltonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17485467076699506277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-23036853549392643622016-06-21T20:20:46.858+01:002016-06-21T20:20:46.858+01:00I'm really looking forward to your post, Sir!
...I'm really looking forward to your post, Sir!<br />:-)<br />go on - string a few words together - I enjoy your blog.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-10992883221762590792016-06-20T08:07:02.172+01:002016-06-20T08:07:02.172+01:00As it happens I've been trying to write about ...As it happens I've been trying to write about our trip to Rum and our day on the Rum Cuillin but I can't do that special experience justice. So rather than write some plodding drivel, I've decided not to post at all. Maybe a few pics. <br /><br />Keep up this excellent writing Alan. afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-80872767682423685462016-06-19T21:46:50.497+01:002016-06-19T21:46:50.497+01:00My mojo is back - I've a cunning plan for the ...My mojo is back - I've a cunning plan for the next post.<br />:-)<br />Come on man! We want to hear the story about how you broke poor Martin!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-59701364977102065472016-06-19T21:44:43.283+01:002016-06-19T21:44:43.283+01:00You're also a very nice man, Sir.
:-)You're also a very nice man, Sir.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-68904742275462398862016-06-19T21:44:02.042+01:002016-06-19T21:44:02.042+01:00Cheers, Gibson.
:-)Cheers, Gibson.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-36744120899580830392016-06-19T21:30:11.778+01:002016-06-19T21:30:11.778+01:00I need to start on mine, if I can find the motivat...I need to start on mine, if I can find the motivation.<br />Nut TBH, I still haven't completed last years.Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-31349281674364287692016-06-19T09:23:55.828+01:002016-06-19T09:23:55.828+01:00I agree with JJ, Alan and Gibson. Very nicely writ...I agree with JJ, Alan and Gibson. Very nicely written Alan.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-40085044742110805272016-06-19T08:42:18.911+01:002016-06-19T08:42:18.911+01:00I agree with John J and Alan RI agree with John J and Alan Rafootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-40368618400254669832016-06-18T18:00:54.101+01:002016-06-18T18:00:54.101+01:00You see, the thing is...
I like leaving the write...You see, the thing is...<br /><br />I like leaving the write up for a couple of weeks to let the Challenge 'settle' so I can pick the better moments to write about. It's so easy to pen "I turned left at the stile and headed up the hill" but I don't want to read that crap in later years when I re-read my blog, and I'm sure the congregation don't don't want to read it at any time. But there's the snag - leaving it two weeks and all the memorable bits blur together. Perhaps I should leave it for a year, when magically it all seems to be more in focus?<br /><br />I took loads of pictures this year (quite a few not included on the pictures I published in the last post) to act as a memory jogger. Phil & I always pool pictures as well, so with a bit of luck it should all come back...<br /><br />Then, of course, there's the blogging mojo, which at time this year buggered off for a few stretches.<br /><br />Hey ho!<br />Cheers Al.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-18857061251203779562016-06-18T16:32:13.659+01:002016-06-18T16:32:13.659+01:00Excellent start Al. Can you keep it going?Excellent start Al. Can you keep it going?AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-54104124621555443492016-06-18T11:33:47.244+01:002016-06-18T11:33:47.244+01:00Thank you Sir. Thank you Sir. Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-59335445377896824062016-06-18T11:33:06.147+01:002016-06-18T11:33:06.147+01:00The thing is... Both Phil and I had intended to ha...The thing is... Both Phil and I had intended to have a very moderate time on the Sleeper, but as Phil tried to explain to Miss Whiplash "But it was all free..." followed by "But it was all FREE!" <br />Yes, we survived, but it was a close run thing. Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-55503053777210512442016-06-18T00:21:01.281+01:002016-06-18T00:21:01.281+01:00Beautifully written Alan.Beautifully written Alan.John Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569413172924501491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-509407034757496692016-06-17T22:23:38.600+01:002016-06-17T22:23:38.600+01:00Bodes well for the next instalments. You obviously...Bodes well for the next instalments. You obviously survived.Sir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.com