tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post6235452400828998288..comments2023-10-18T17:36:02.052+01:00Comments on Louise's Big Adventure: Keeping upLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-75321573048076154822012-05-08T22:16:26.407+01:002012-05-08T22:16:26.407+01:00Hey Judith! I like that idea and I have been doing...Hey Judith! I like that idea and I have been doing a bit of it myself, by carrying a lighter rucksack, I could take a book! Mind you, that got lighter too, 'cos I've borrowed Rhiannon's iPod to 'read' to me instead, saving a little bit more.<br /><br />Have fab crossing and see you at The Park!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-32481249717103042142012-05-08T22:13:57.669+01:002012-05-08T22:13:57.669+01:00Alan, it's thing of beauty.Alan, it's thing of beauty.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-14040936832829203352012-05-08T22:08:44.138+01:002012-05-08T22:08:44.138+01:00Hi Louise. Nice list! My spreadsheet got awfully...Hi Louise. Nice list! My spreadsheet got awfully complicated so I now tend to only consider the reduction in weight when I swap one bit of kit for another. For example, by leaving my Akto at home and taking my Laser Competion, I can now take more whisky. See, it's a simple system but it works for me!<br />Have a great crossing; see you in Montrose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-1538327771449310372012-05-08T22:03:55.136+01:002012-05-08T22:03:55.136+01:00No Carl, that is not an option. I trust you implic...No Carl, that is not an option. I trust you implicitly as a gentleman. Please nicely!!<br /><br />You boys, you're all the same.<br /><br />(Work? What's that?!!)<br /><br />See you very soon!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-53933099908402993022012-05-08T22:02:58.035+01:002012-05-08T22:02:58.035+01:00I'll never forgive you, Louise. I have now bee...I'll never forgive you, Louise. I have now been drawn into the mad world of gear spreadsheets OCD...<br /><br />You can find it <a href="http://alansloman.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/tgo-challenge-kit-list.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-57028374026290330232012-05-08T21:42:01.569+01:002012-05-08T21:42:01.569+01:00Louise, you seem to have presumptuously added the ...Louise, you seem to have presumptuously added the smartube which I may still forget to bring with me. How trusting you are!<br /><br />Last day at work tomorrow - shiiiiii....ver me timbers!<br /><br />Andrew - re: Jelly Babies - great minds think alike, ashamedly.Carl Mynott @GBWildlifeTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180989501670598245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-69457920998523124132012-05-08T15:25:37.504+01:002012-05-08T15:25:37.504+01:00Well done Alan, you know it makes sense, I'm s...Well done Alan, you know it makes sense, I'm so proud of you! But you do have to careful, it came become addictive. It's that OCD thing again...<br /><br />Andrew, tsk.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-56356885907642373702012-05-07T21:57:44.658+01:002012-05-07T21:57:44.658+01:00the jelly babies last year,
I humped them all the...<i>the jelly babies last year, <br /><b>I humped them all the way across</b></i><br /><br />Is that Legal?Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-86736091422904944742012-05-07T21:54:10.910+01:002012-05-07T21:54:10.910+01:00Yee Haaa!
I have done my first ever kit spread sh...Yee Haaa!<br /><br />I have done my first ever kit spread sheet with weights!<br /><br />Worn or in hand: 3.2 kg (I'm a chap)<br />Carried: 12.15kg = 26lbs 12 oz<br /><br />(of which food and whisky = 2.32kg) so base weight = 9.83kg = 21 lb 10oz.<br /><br />And that's planning for a cold wet Challenge. Happy with that! :-)<br /><br />Oh dear... I can see I'll have to keep it up to date now... What HAVE you started???Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-14310468493604054762012-05-07T21:33:27.007+01:002012-05-07T21:33:27.007+01:00Gave up on the jelly babies last year, I humped th...Gave up on the jelly babies last year, I humped them all the way across and only nibbled one or two. Hence the Fruit Flakes this year, they are addictive, so I know I'll get my sugar hit this time.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm away to portion up the Digestives, four per portion and one left over. I'll have to eat that one...Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-66229592128896896442012-05-07T21:06:16.800+01:002012-05-07T21:06:16.800+01:00Poor Andrew .......
I have had to have counsellin...<i>Poor Andrew .......</i><br /><br />I have had to have counselling!<br />Challenge cameraderie my arse :)<br /><br />But the counter bluff was good too.<br /><br />Anyway Louise, you have weighed all your bits of kit.<br /><br /><b>Beware, that way lies madness!</b><br /><br />Next thing, you start counting out the jelly babies and stuff.Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-29070611792055141032012-05-07T16:32:00.420+01:002012-05-07T16:32:00.420+01:00Hi Gordon! Poor Andrew, I can't believe he fel...Hi Gordon! Poor Andrew, I can't believe he fell for that, bless. Not sure of your route, but unless you're around Braemar/Ballater 20th/21st/22nd, I'll catch you in Montrose!<br /><br />Thank you Brian, I have high hopes for the Exos. Doesn't quite go with the colour scheme, but I'll cope.<br /><br />You know me Alan, love a good, proper list, although I doubt my efforts are as good as the spreadsheet and pie chart Queen, but I do my best. I find it helpful to keep things ordered.<br /><br />As for the water, yes I know, but I am paranoid and I have to treat. I treat in half litre quantities and that would mean a bit of faff, so treating two or three half litres in one go (yes, I can add that up but they are done in precise measures) saves time. And it's my water...<br /><br />See you in Braemar! (Although I may still be rattling, the amount of paracetamol I've consumed to deaden the pain of this cold.)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-73921074538495174892012-05-07T15:43:41.257+01:002012-05-07T15:43:41.257+01:00I like your system; It's totally transparent. ...I like your system; It's totally transparent. But I knew it would be.<br />:-)<br /><br />I've never done a kit list with weights. I generally take the stuff that performs the best, having considered the weight when I bought it.<br /><br />I wouldn't bother carrying water on this trip - it's dead weight and there'll not exactly be a shortage of the stuff this year.<br /><br />Less than two days now before I head off to Morar.<br /><br />Have a good walk, Miss.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-67434505849486124662012-05-07T15:02:34.003+01:002012-05-07T15:02:34.003+01:00Happy New Exos.
Best of Luck on your crossing.
B...Happy New Exos.<br /><br />Best of Luck on your crossing.<br /><br />BrianAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873064873719243245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-4157126955454756432012-05-07T13:53:05.610+01:002012-05-07T13:53:05.610+01:00Well Louise, that looks pretty comprehensive.
It&...Well Louise, that looks pretty comprehensive.<br /><br />It's a pity you've left out that one piece of essential gear. It probably won't matter, really.<br /><br />But, it could have consequences.<br /><br />Have a great trip.<br /><br />See you en-route or in Montrose.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.com