tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post2283166409919150913..comments2024-03-23T20:59:24.568+00:00Comments on northern pies: Peebles – Moffat plan A, Plan B, Plan CMike Knipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-75986602976462783742010-04-06T23:28:05.704+01:002010-04-06T23:28:05.704+01:00How do you know about plan F, Alan? - or The F Pla...How do you know about plan F, Alan? - or The F Plan as I like to call it. This involves me directing operations from a lounge bar in Moffat. Or Peebles, I'm not bothered, really....Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-78217229490282549522010-04-06T22:39:42.618+01:002010-04-06T22:39:42.618+01:00Woo Hooo!
That's a fine report Michael.
Put m...Woo Hooo!<br />That's a fine report Michael.<br /><br />Put my name down for Plan F?.....Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-55278323944005968772010-04-06T21:04:33.595+01:002010-04-06T21:04:33.595+01:00Some people just won;t be told, James. But we trav...Some people just won;t be told, James. But we travel hopefully, or we wouldn't travel at all!Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-87310086191660266372010-04-06T20:59:46.522+01:002010-04-06T20:59:46.522+01:00I did try and provide a pessimistic warning as I s...I did try and provide a pessimistic warning as I swam through the snow up there a couple of days before but you were all optermistic! Its a damn shame the weather did not play ball but at least it gives you the chance for another bash. Good training for the TGO challenge though!James Boulterhttp://backpackingbongos.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-62610384453813591112010-04-06T20:56:12.595+01:002010-04-06T20:56:12.595+01:00Ah, yer shudder been there, Judith. But there'...Ah, yer shudder been there, Judith. But there's always the next time. I suspect this will eventually respond to a bit of pig-headedness - and should, of course, include a return route through Ettrick.Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-74874870053759671602010-04-06T20:46:35.994+01:002010-04-06T20:46:35.994+01:00Coo, what an adventure! I'm sorry I couldn...Coo, what an adventure! I'm sorry I couldn't be there, especially as it sounds like my sort of trip with beer, sleepless nights, cooked breakfasts, changed routes and tea rooms....er, oh, and walking of course. <br />I look forward to joining the next attempt.Judithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-70422241424745585842010-04-06T20:31:00.066+01:002010-04-06T20:31:00.066+01:00Just read your account on pennineranger.... hmmmmm...Just read your account on pennineranger.... hmmmmm as they say..<br />I must put some links in to all of the accounts. If we ever manage this walk (and we will!) - there could be loads of blogs about the same thing. We could, in fact, go for the record.<br />The loop will be as inclusive as poss, Tony.<br />And I'm taking suggestions/comments by email if anybody is bursting with ideas.Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-21053385102217914042010-04-06T20:20:07.380+01:002010-04-06T20:20:07.380+01:00Hi Mike. Got back to Sheffield this afternoon. D...Hi Mike. Got back to Sheffield this afternoon. Decided to spend last night in Hawes and visit my mum and dad (!). Despite the ultimate rout, it was a great trip and I really enjoyed it and meeting other challengers and bloggers. Just finished my version of the event and posted some pics. Put me down for Plan D. If we don't speak before the Challenge, have a great 10'th crossing. TonyTony Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587011681927202159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-66046808973800819392010-04-06T19:44:39.216+01:002010-04-06T19:44:39.216+01:00Karl - the penny's dropped. Its me wot attract...Karl - the penny's dropped. Its me wot attracts the duff weather.... I'd forgotten about the wet week in Cumbria last year....<br /><br />Thanks Phil - Plan D Invasion From Mars is starting the very first hints of a low simmer.<br />I'll be taking suggestions for improving the plan, I think....Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-83328123122916879762010-04-06T17:48:50.661+01:002010-04-06T17:48:50.661+01:00It was a fab weekend Mike - thanks for organising ...It was a fab weekend Mike - thanks for organising it. After the taster, I've got to do this route, so count me in for Plan D. <br /><br />:-DElpushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736460104596022993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-17898175136486251562010-04-06T17:03:00.035+01:002010-04-06T17:03:00.035+01:00Mike, it was lashing it down in the Lakes as well,...Mike, it was lashing it down in the Lakes as well, glad you got home safe and well. Funnily enough i was thinking of you as i trudged along the flooded lanes remembering how you endured a full week of interesting weather. Hope you have more luck next time.Karlhttp://www.karlswalks.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-58015359197490497492010-04-06T15:39:13.582+01:002010-04-06T15:39:13.582+01:00David: Nice to see you there and the post mortem k...David: Nice to see you there and the post mortem kind words. (I'm not really happy that its still so windy up there....)<br />And to Oddysee and potential participants in Plan D (2nd attempt) - it is, indeed a fine walk and its still there and waiting for happy boots to trip lightly across it's tops.<br />And you'll be reassured that we do know when to stop banging the head on the wall....Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-7558254111176774482010-04-06T12:38:27.929+01:002010-04-06T12:38:27.929+01:00A valiant effort.
Still you had a go and got out ...A valiant effort. <br />Still you had a go and got out there where it hurts. <br />It is knowing when to call it a day thats important.<br />I'm sure you will achieve the goal next time. It looked a fine route.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-18458781452231509742010-04-06T11:34:30.488+01:002010-04-06T11:34:30.488+01:00Mike, the wind is still blowing a hoolie here this...Mike, the wind is still blowing a hoolie here this morning and did all last night (so Mrs. A tells me - I slept right right through unlike the night before!!!).<br /><br />Great to see you and thanks again for all you organising - we'll be ready for next time!<br /><br />See you soon.<br /><br />DavidDavid Albonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-92157495127853333922010-04-06T10:53:23.548+01:002010-04-06T10:53:23.548+01:00I expect you're all feeling rather smug in the...I expect you're all feeling rather smug in the knowledge that you were all tucked up cosy whilst we we blatterring across the sloppy tundra.<br />Thanks each for the comments - another crack at this walk will be undertaken in, hopefully, better conditions.<br />Should have known it would do this in April, though...dhuhhhh....Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-29164386627749050262010-04-06T10:49:30.788+01:002010-04-06T10:49:30.788+01:00In an email under the title "Border Hills Rep...In an email under the title "Border Hills Repel Southern Interlopers", Ian Shiel said this:<br />Mike,<br /> Oops fancy me a btinternet user getting final part of your email wrong, too early in morning.<br />Very good account of your travails.<br /> <br />IanMike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-36410158785814584722010-04-06T10:21:37.382+01:002010-04-06T10:21:37.382+01:00Wise decision, it sounded horrible. Maybe I am a f...Wise decision, it sounded horrible. Maybe I am a fair weather camper :0)Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-66506485857307829362010-04-06T09:31:56.535+01:002010-04-06T09:31:56.535+01:00Still it looked a fine route and next time it will...Still it looked a fine route and next time it will be great. Chin up - soon you can all do it again on the Challenge.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-86733526694879672582010-04-06T09:31:56.536+01:002010-04-06T09:31:56.536+01:00Glad to hear you're safe and intact though. No...Glad to hear you're safe and intact though. Now only a tiny bit sorry I couldn't be there! But put me down for the next try..........<br /><br />'lacesms' to you all!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317036646487413481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-664856609663133262010-04-06T08:59:20.983+01:002010-04-06T08:59:20.983+01:00Bank Holidays, don't you just love them! Al...Bank Holidays, don't you just love them! Al's new "top" is a bit eye-popping. Hope you had sunglasses ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-73380600909090788552010-04-06T08:03:55.591+01:002010-04-06T08:03:55.591+01:00You might not've completed your intended route...You might not've completed your intended route, but my oh my what a workout in all that snow!<br />Better luck next time.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-79940718694569364672010-04-05T23:47:53.781+01:002010-04-05T23:47:53.781+01:00Hmmm, sorry to hear of this debacle, it really is ...Hmmm, sorry to hear of this debacle, it really is a great shame.<br />I shall endeavour to be there next time!<br />Condolences to all involved.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.com