tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post8747817221248191753..comments2024-03-23T20:59:24.568+00:00Comments on northern pies: Scutter Up The GutterMike Knipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-90937977960829746842013-02-01T08:19:08.833+00:002013-02-01T08:19:08.833+00:00So the Lairig Ghru is just one enormous, kick ass ...So the Lairig Ghru is just one enormous, kick ass hush then? And I always imagined it had been created by Finn McCool, that well know Scottish snow-boarding giant, as a massive half pipe ;)Tony Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587011681927202159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-78902391824580554892013-01-30T06:23:28.322+00:002013-01-30T06:23:28.322+00:00Looks like a great walk despite the cold and the s...Looks like a great walk despite the cold and the slithery snow. I love the names of the places too!<br />PathWayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06359567351660225440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-38841969607850169952013-01-29T21:02:19.572+00:002013-01-29T21:02:19.572+00:00Yes I'm a little mad....particularly with the ...Yes I'm a little mad....particularly with the 'Authorities' who don't seem to care about my inability to cope with the inclement weather conditions that have been prevalent recently!! But, hey ho, I guess I'll get over that disappointment :-)<br /><br />See you soon.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158283858877424978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-74999801807272369852013-01-29T20:46:18.576+00:002013-01-29T20:46:18.576+00:00Alan - I like my boots alread - so much so I'v...Alan - I like my boots alread - so much so I've waterproofed them... (unusual for me)<br />Yvonne - You must be mad. However, I have mentioned the poor quality of the weather to the "Authorities" They don't care, though and we're all in this together, apparently....<br />Dawn - Sloppy is the word. Not good for camping! (it'll be better in a week or so..!)Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-87780126199679452612013-01-29T17:52:52.539+00:002013-01-29T17:52:52.539+00:00It looks all slithery and wet Mike. However, I am ...It looks all slithery and wet Mike. However, I am sure you had fun! Glad to see the boots are doing wellDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09839157927650251268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-46544217358157917742013-01-29T17:42:41.209+00:002013-01-29T17:42:41.209+00:00Great report and photos Mike. I will be back for ...Great report and photos Mike. I will be back for more so, be warned :-) And I will put a report on my blog too...hopefully, in the not too distant future.<br /><br />Thanks again for a grand day out and your excellent company....next time can we pre-order better weather though...pretty please?!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158283858877424978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-6414063880065543322013-01-28T20:35:09.473+00:002013-01-28T20:35:09.473+00:00i have a pair of the Softline Ultra GTX. First pai...i have a pair of the Softline Ultra GTX. First pair i got the sole started to detach so i had them replaced.<br />The second pair have been fantastic, i like them a lot. AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-49772301817067175092013-01-28T20:17:43.896+00:002013-01-28T20:17:43.896+00:00Chrissie - More Chalamain than Ghru, probably - bu...Chrissie - More Chalamain than Ghru, probably - but remarkably similar....<br />Alan - Boots are "Softline Light". I can't find how to switch on the light, though, but this would be very handy for night walks.<br />4 Winds - I'm afraid I must admit to making them up sometimes... whoops..<br />Al - I have me shovel and barrow out just now, in fact...Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-10333049617723660852013-01-28T19:47:47.722+00:002013-01-28T19:47:47.722+00:00It was right slobbery up Kentmere yesterday to.
O...It was right slobbery up Kentmere yesterday to.<br /> One of my favourite spots for lunch when on the bike or m/bike is on that lane to Newbiggin from Middleton.<br /> I expect you to get all that mud and choss cleared forthwith, so I can get to "my" bench on there...chop-chop no slackin! Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631117697022610772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-48361445607297996602013-01-28T17:35:44.379+00:002013-01-28T17:35:44.379+00:00Love the names of those places. Couldn't make ...Love the names of those places. Couldn't make 'em up!4 Windshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059901676697867231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-6086454653121169782013-01-28T17:07:16.833+00:002013-01-28T17:07:16.833+00:00The kind of day that you think it's solid and ...The kind of day that you think it's solid and then your up to your knees in it. <br />It sure looks cold up top.<br /><br />I expect the newbie boots are of the Burma type and not the Respond type. Although i do like the look of the responds.<br />I know your a leather fan at heart.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-33233005313934845412013-01-28T15:55:01.377+00:002013-01-28T15:55:01.377+00:00Was just thinking that that gutter thing reminded ...Was just thinking that that gutter thing reminded me of the Chalamain Gap and then you went and mentioned it yourself. It also looks like a nice walk to remember for future visits in the area. Our walk this last Sunday involved a lot of slithering in the snow too. In fact the slithering got worse and worse as the day went on and the temperature crept up...chrissiedixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895506493572014574noreply@blogger.com