and hiking - a load o' men walking about on a hill
and camping - a load a men sittin in tents
and drinkin - a load o' men sittin in a pub
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me and superdawg
About Me
- Mike Knipe
- Crook, County Durham, United Kingdom
- I am a retired NHS Personnel person. All I do nowadays is walk about. I used to have my pet dog Bruno with me (in the front page pic). he was Superdawg but he died. Now I have Lucky the pup. He's a bit like Bruno, only smaller and more suspicious.
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barn update - The goat barn has a new and improved roof: For comparison, the roof on April 4: It took months to decide what to do with the barn. In June I set up my ...
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Clougha Bivy - “A truly unmistakable species, and one of our largest homopterans. The nymphs are rarely seen, as they feed on underground roots.” Source. Also, understand...15 hours ago
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Saturday 16 November 2024 - Wythenshawe parkrun #594, and a turnaround point - On a rather damp morning, 322 participants lined up in the field to hear Run Director Alan's briefing, drowned for those on the fringes by a chorus of ...
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Inside again at The Old Rectory - Monday afternoon. It's still cold outside, but we were nice and warm in the Village Hall. Knitting and stitching, chattering and nattering, supping coffe...
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Walking from Werce's settlement. - Walking from Werce's Settlement. November 17th. Not having been out for a couple of weeks with a knee problem I'm joining the Greens for a short walk on ...
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10 Small Business Ideas for Those Who Love the Outdoors - If you’re planning to start your own business, you’re probably dreaming of making big bucks. While this is possible, it’s not necessary to have a grandiose...5 days ago
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Overnight in Glen Banchor - Scotland is such a good place for wild camping, the autumn colours are so lovely just now, and I was owed a night in a tent after last weekend’s adventur...
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Dispatches from my bicycle - Before I set off on this trip, there were a few specific things that I hoped to see and do. Dreams, if you will. One was to cycle over the Simplon Pass. A...
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Campervan capers - At a bit of a loose end after my Swedish trek & needing a break, I packed up the campervan & headed to Scotland for a wander & called in on Matthew on the ...5 weeks ago
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A brief visit to Skipton. Yorkshire. - *Monday 30th September - Wednesday 2nd October.* The drive from home to Skipton was horrible as the weather was shocking and the spray from trucks and v...
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Pebbles And Islay Go Nadventuring - 🐾i’s dun a little vidio of owr adventures its only 5 minits long but better than mums vidios🐾1 month ago
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11 - 17 September 2024 - Braemar - The 70 mile drive took longer than usual, mainly because of heavy traffic in Perth, but it was a pleasant journey all the same with me in the motorcaravan ...
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Lyme Park to Buxton, 18th July 2024 - A text message from my mate Vinny suggested we might go for a bit of a walk, he quite fancied Lyme Park to Buxton. It promised to be a nice day, so w...4 months ago
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Reflections TGO 24 - This Challenge was important. I needed to complete my 9th Challenge, I needed to successfully cross Scotland so I can try to get my 10th next year. It's...
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Main Blog Moved To Our Website - Main Blog Moved To Our Website These Days, Which Is Here And Here Thanks, Nathan
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TGO Challenge 2022, Days 13-14, Tarfside to St Cyrus (published from a saved draft) - *DAY 13: TARFSIDE TO NORTH WATER BRIDGE* DAY 13, WEDNESDAY. RIGHT-CLICK TO ENLARGE IN NEW WINDOWDistance: 27.0 km Ascent: 150 m LOUISE & BARRY AT...
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What is a bellows tongue and why is it important in outdoor footwear? - Sponsored post If you’ve ever bought a good quality pair of walking boots or shoes, you’ll have noticed (perhaps) that their upper construction includes ...11 months ago
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TGOC 2023 - Shiel Bridge to Kinabber Links (Part 1 - Days 0 to 2) - An Intro of sorts - *DAY 0 and earlier, we will get to the start! * *Ahhhhh.... Was it only a year ago that I did 2022?* *Anyway, here we are again.* Now, for the uninitiat...
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Cateran Trail..what a gem - Day 1 Blairgowrie to Kirkmichael 24.5 km 523m ascent Day started dry but with light rain coming in & staying for most of the day, so donned the waterproofs...1 year ago
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A wet, windy wander - My friend Chris suggests a couple of night's backpacking, away from our home in the Peak District and leaves it me to choose. After some thought I suggest ...
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Pennine Way: Days 16 to 17: Selfishness or Chivalry? - *Day 16 Byrness to Auchope Mountain Refuge Hut* *29.6km, 1106 metres ascent, 9 hours 40 minutes* The Cheviots: great walking country For those not too au...
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Another wee bit of scribbling - OS map LR 42 January In need of a breath of fresh air, I took the night coach north. Changing at Glasgow, it was on to the Fort William train. The weat...3 years ago
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Happy Christmas 2020 ... if that's possible !! - Well Hello, just wanted to wish anyone reading this a Happy Christmas with a scene from my local village in the Derwent Valley North East. I'm not sure h...
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Read Before You Buy: RAB Electron Down Jacket for Women - I absolutely love this jacket and I can recommend it to hikers and campers. Its mid-weight size and warmth makes it amazingly versatile technical jacket. I...4 years ago
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Wainwright’s - Fellbarrow and Low Fell - From the parking at Waterend we followed the Bridleway opposite towards Miresyke. As we climbed up the views opened out over Loweswater towards Burnbank F...
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Under the Northern Lights - The previous week had been frustrating. I was 430 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and the Aurora forecast had been good. Whilst deep in the wildernes...6 years ago
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Here I Go Again! - On Friday I arrived home from a day of tiring work. Feeling jaded and ready to pounce on the nearest thing that irritated me, which turned out to be our un...6 years ago
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msr mini groundhogs - An easy way of losing weight from your rucksack is to replace the the tent pegs that come with your shelter. Whilst these aren't necessarily poor qualit...
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The Sappers’ Bothy - I’ve noticed folk referring to ascents of Ben McDui remarking on passing the ‘ruined hut’ – or the Sappers’ Bothy if they know the name – as a sign that th...10 years ago
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I think of Mrs. Doyle any time I say "no thank you" to an offer of a cup of tea.
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