tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post5394191032511981015..comments2023-10-18T17:36:02.052+01:00Comments on Louise's Big Adventure: Got gear!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-72235678535113811612009-05-23T17:27:09.310+01:002009-05-23T17:27:09.310+01:00Thanks Alan, you're right I'm sure. Really glad yo...Thanks Alan, you're right I'm sure. Really glad you had a good Dhallenge this year.<br /><br />Reading all the accounts so far, this years included, the message does seem to be just keep plodding, take in the view and you'll get there. David carries an electric cattle prod for when I begin to grumble, a dram for if I behave!<br /><br />The gear was just so we were best equipped within our price range, warm and dry helps one to think straight.<br /><br />Would be good to meet everyone I've met over the net in the flesh as t'were next year.<br /><br />SlainteLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-72317772891367213082009-05-23T15:20:28.070+01:002009-05-23T15:20:28.070+01:00"I've even chosen the whisky for my hip f..."I've even chosen the whisky for my hip flask!"<br /><br />Sounds to me like you'll do fine then Louise!<br /><br />It's all in the mind; this Challenge lark. Good gear helps, but grit & determination gets you there more effectively. That, of couse and having a really good time, whatever the weather.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-80880709386896758612009-05-20T21:11:16.735+01:002009-05-20T21:11:16.735+01:00Hi Phil
Thanks for popping by. You might not be su...Hi Phil<br />Thanks for popping by. You might not be surprised to hear I've happened across your blog! It is an invaluble source of information and links, you are bookmarked.<br /><br />Yes, the challenge bug. Think we can safely say I'd love a shot at it, I'm doing my best to educate myself and get fit enough to give it a go and reading accounts of other peoples journeys is fuelling my facination. I've given myself plenty of time, but I'd hate to be underprepared. I've even chosen the whisky for my hip flask!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-75032880572446945142009-05-20T20:04:01.150+01:002009-05-20T20:04:01.150+01:00Hi Louise
I see you've got the dreadful challenge...Hi Louise<br /><br />I see you've got the dreadful challenge bug. You might like to browse a few more (very varied) challenge accounts that I collected <A HREF="http://www.doodlecat.com/tgo/tgoselect.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>. <br /><br />I had to pull out this year :-(Elpushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736460104596022993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-90428479359049082192009-05-20T17:55:30.254+01:002009-05-20T17:55:30.254+01:00Thanks Martin, training's going ok, should get a b...Thanks Martin, training's going ok, should get a backpacking/Munro bagging/wildcamping trip in July, if I can persuade mum she wants to look after the four grandchildren on her own for a couple of days! We'll see. Would be a good chance to try out a couple of our new bits of kit.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-36783477883347119032009-05-19T16:34:00.000+01:002009-05-19T16:34:00.000+01:00Keep training and get a backpacking trip in. That...Keep training and get a backpacking trip in. That Challenge is getting closer. By the way the Anti-Freeze is a class bit of kit. Not to cold to take wildcamping is that.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.com