tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post7840713228693998242..comments2023-10-18T17:36:02.052+01:00Comments on Louise's Big Adventure: Conclusions and lessons learntLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-4542710553088238942011-04-24T16:29:56.051+01:002011-04-24T16:29:56.051+01:00Not long now!Not long now!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-48080601656882933962011-04-22T16:34:55.264+01:002011-04-22T16:34:55.264+01:00Pleased to hear it went well, Louise. See you in ...Pleased to hear it went well, Louise. See you in Montrose, if not before.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-23277765088067756472011-04-22T06:56:53.049+01:002011-04-22T06:56:53.049+01:00No, please, not the trousers! Virtually anything b...No, please, not the trousers! Virtually anything but the trousers!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-20313130582522018802011-04-21T23:38:27.448+01:002011-04-21T23:38:27.448+01:00I didn't filter, but I did use chlorine tabs o...I didn't filter, but I did use chlorine tabs on the water from the Loch used for drinking on the trail. I chucked the water away and replaced it from the beck at Black Douglas's tower. Cooking water was boiled till it squeaked.<br />You've not seen the virtual trousers in action have you, though?Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-31119124600254362302011-04-21T17:52:16.598+01:002011-04-21T17:52:16.598+01:00Hi Alan!
I have to say, I'm not keen on the id...Hi Alan!<br />I have to say, I'm not keen on the idea of not filtering/treating the water I intend to drink, I'm just not that brave. If it's going to go horribly wrong, it'll be me on the wrong end of it! I think I'll be plumping for drops like Laura's though, because this lessens the need for my hands to be in contact with freezing cold bottles for any length of time, (my Raynauds can be quite severe and sends me into shock, not useful if I'm on my own in the middle of nowhere!).<br /><br />I'm already having second thoughts about the bag I've ordered, I think I want something more, but as it's coming from Webtogs, I've no worries about returning it.<br /><br />It was great meeting you too, it was a lovely group of people to spend the weekend with and I learnt so much. Maybe we'll all be on another 'Daunder'.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-69669749276230992962011-04-21T16:27:44.454+01:002011-04-21T16:27:44.454+01:00Hi Louise,
Enjoyed the read and the conclusions. D...Hi Louise,<br />Enjoyed the read and the conclusions. Did i really mention the filter twice?<br />My opinion is this. <br />Filter the water, very minute risk of stomach upset. Don’t filter it and you never know when it will strike.<br />Is it worth taking a risk for the sake of a small weight penalty and of course a minute or two filtering. Answers on a post card.<br /><br />I hope you have a great challenge experience, you have the right attitude for it anyway.<br />Good to meet you. Maybe again sometime.<br />Try the new kit out before you go! I know thats obvious.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-23837594900949699402011-04-20T22:25:37.759+01:002011-04-20T22:25:37.759+01:00Well I'll be! Wish he'd interrupted us and...Well I'll be! Wish he'd interrupted us and said hello, it's nice to meet people I've come virtually come across.<br />(Gosh, he's quite complimentary about the blog too, I like him already!)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-67235056665314247822011-04-20T21:30:40.702+01:002011-04-20T21:30:40.702+01:00http://oldmortality-onesmallstep.blogspot.com/2011...http://oldmortality-onesmallstep.blogspot.com/2011/04/matters-arising.html?showComment=1303331297964#c4046125278971580156<br /><br />So you ignored the old fellow?<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-22177007762584350362011-04-20T18:33:27.145+01:002011-04-20T18:33:27.145+01:00Thanks Phil! This weekend boosted my confidence no...Thanks Phil! This weekend boosted my confidence no end, so no worries now.<br /><br />Braemar? Tarfside? If not, Montrose it is. I'll be at the bar celebrating (more than just a completed Challenge...)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-18298415331386295282011-04-20T16:18:47.107+01:002011-04-20T16:18:47.107+01:00A well wroted write up, Louise. Good luck on the C...A well wroted write up, Louise. Good luck on the Challenge - if you can do this, then you'll have no problems.<br /><br />See you in Montrose, if not before :-)Elpushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736460104596022993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-67503814235090780162011-04-20T13:50:52.652+01:002011-04-20T13:50:52.652+01:00Thanks Alan, we had a ball. As to the filtering, I...Thanks Alan, we had a ball. As to the filtering, I think we all did (except Mike)and I know a lot of people don't, but I just can't quite get my head around that. I'd rather not risk it.<br />Demanding! Yes, that about covers it, but I did it and that has boosted my confidence no end. I can start My Challenge with a positive attitude quite happily now. Mike's a hero!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926024504196068369.post-26722418127852965132011-04-20T12:05:44.227+01:002011-04-20T12:05:44.227+01:00I'm so glad it went well for you, Louise. The ...I'm so glad it went well for you, Louise. The Southern Uplands can be quite demanding - as can Mr Knipe and his Wrong Trousers.<br /><br />A warm sleeping bag is absolutely crucial to getting a good night's sleep - as without that you will struggle the next day.<br /><br />I wouldn't worry too much about filtering water - I don't usually bother. I did LEJOG without a filter.<br /><br />It sounds like you will do fine on the Challenge. Best of luck<br />AlanAlan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.com