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Sept 3rd & 4th are looking good so far.

Obviously, I'm up for this!

Also, tinkers, I want to do this at some point in the summer:

http://www.3peakswalks.co.uk/

Join me!

Zardoz wrote:

Sept 3rd & 4th are looking good so far.

I can make this date, and I'd love to come.

@Pupil, I had a look at that base camp trek before, it looks good but there's a Mount Kenya & Kilimajaro one that appeals to me a bit more. If I ever get to the foot of Everest I want to at least attempt to climb it. Expensive hobby this :DD

I'd love to go the full way up Everest but from what I gather it starts costing ridiculous gear/guide money to do that, with a reasonable chance of dying, and I don't think I'd be fit enough to do it anyway!?!

Anyway, book I'm reading the noo is Heinrich Harrer's "Seven years in Tibet" and it's bloody good. If you've no read it I'll send it on to you once I've finished.

Grim... wrote:

Zardoz wrote:

Sept 3rd & 4th are looking good so far.

I can make this date, and I'd love to come.

I'll see if this date is good for everyone and then get Mark to book everything, and drive me there.

Yup Penrith and we'll come and get you from there when you arrive, orit's one bus straight to the campsiteif we're already wankered by then.

Wullie wrote:

Anyway, book I'm reading the noo is Heinrich Harrer's "Seven years in Tibet" and it's bloody good. If you've no read it I'll send it on to you once I've finished.

ooh yeah, cheers mate, I'd love to read that.

Myps, the more the merrier.

But I have trust issues with you now. We'll need to talk.

I would have had no issues with telling you I didn't want to go at the last minute, as I don't care if I hurt your feelings.

I may in fact do that, as I actively want to hurt Zardoz's feelings.

I thought you were one of the nice boys, Russell.

I wish to register my interest in such a venture.

Is everyone who has expressed an interest available for the second to last weekend in August? That's Friday the 19th to Sunday the 21st.

I think it's going to be the best date for most folks.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:04 ]
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Date confirmed AUGUST 12th - 14th. Thought I'd best start a thread to see when everyone can make it. So those thinking they fancy it this year let it be knownst if there are weekends that you know you already have plans for in August/September. Then we'll do a poll. Staying here: http://www.stayinthornthwaite.co.uk/ Dib dib dib. Call the gaff yourself to arrange your stay or turn up like Pupil did last year and flutter your piercings.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:04 ]
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BTW I'm not driving this time, bagseye.

Author:	Kern [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:06 ]
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Anytime in August except for the first weekend (6-7 Aug) and the bank holiday (27-29 August). September's mostly fine, except for the last weekend (24-25 Sept).

Author:	Malabelm [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:11 ]
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I'd probably be up for it, and have no known existing plans for any particular weekend in the future.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:30 ]
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Already seems like August is busy for most folks. Sept 3rd & 4th are looking good so far. Dib dib dib.

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Author:	Mr Russell [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:40 ]
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Remind me nearer the time. I'll be in a new job by then.

Author:	Grim... [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:03 ]
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Zardoz wrote: Sept 3rd & 4th are looking good so far. I can make this, and I'd love to come.

Author:	pupil [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:10 ]
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Obviously, I'm up for this! Also, tinkers, I want to do this at some point in the summer: http://www.3peakswalks.co.uk/ Join me!

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:12 ]
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pupil wrote: Obviously, I'm up for this! Also, tinkers, I want to do this at some point in the summer: http://www.3peakswalks.co.uk/ Join me! Yeah, sounds good.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:21 ]
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Grim... wrote: Zardoz wrote: Sept 3rd & 4th are looking good so far. I can make this date, and I'd love to come. I'll see if this date is good for everyone and then get Mark to book everything, and drive me there.

Author:	markg [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:52 ]
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Those dates are fine for me, also the three peaks thingy looks worth a go.

Author:	pupil [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 13:27 ]
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Talking of tinkering, I've been reading a lot about this all week: http://www.responsibletravel.com/holida ... -camp-trek it's something I've wanted to do for a long time. I reckon I'm gonna go for it next summer, gives me a year to save the money, hopefully I can do some solo travelling around Tibet as well, I'll save all my hols and make an awesome month out of it!

Author:	myp [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 13:36 ]
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Date permitting, yes. I'll try not to injure myself getting supplies, though.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 13:41 ]
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Fuck off.

Author:	Decca [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:08 ]
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3/4 is the weekend before my children and nieces go back to school so no child care (it's a bit far for me anyways). If anyone is planning anything in derbyshire for the day then let me know, I missed the last derbyshire meet on account of only just joining the forum and not knowing if it was filled with murderers and perverts yet.

Author:	Wullie [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 14:03 ]
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I'll need to wait until nearer the time to confirm or deny I've noted that it's only a long days wander along the Cumbrian Way from Carlisle which would be nice if I've got the time/weather. *Or two normal days with a bit of wildcamping in the hills. 3 peaks looks good too. Much more betterer than that daft UK wide one, I can't see the pleasure in that myself. @Pupil, I had a look at that base camp trek before, it looks good but there's a Mount Kenya & Kilimajaro one that appeals to me a bit more. If I ever get to the foot of Everest I want to at least attempt to climb it. Expensive hobby this

Author:	pupil [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 14:19 ]
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Wullie wrote: @Pupil, I had a look at that base camp trek before, it looks good but there's a Mount Kenya & Kilimajaro one that appeals to me a bit more. If I ever get to the foot of Everest I want to at least attempt to climb it. Expensive hobby this Kilimajaro would also be wicked but I've been fascinated by the Himalayan region for so long that has to be top of my list. I'd love to go the full way up Everest but from what I gather it starts costing ridiculous gear/guide money to do that, with a reasonable chance of dying, and I don't think I'd be fit enough to do it anyway!?!

Author:	Wullie [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 14:51 ]
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pupil wrote: I'd love to go the full way up Everest but from what I gather it starts costing ridiculous gear/guide money to do that, with a reasonable chance of dying, and I don't think I'd be fit enough to do it anyway!?! Yup & even after all that there are still no guarantees you'll be able to summit Although to be honest I reckon even getting a third of the way up & having to turn back would still be pretty awesome. Anyway, book I'm reading the noo is Heinrich Harrer's "Seven years in Tibet" and it's bloody good. If you've no read it I'll send it on to you once I've finished.

Author:	pupil [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 15:18 ]
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Wullie wrote: Anyway, book I'm reading the noo is Heinrich Harrer's "Seven years in Tibet" and it's bloody good. If you've no read it I'll send it on to you once I've finished. ooh yeah, cheers mate, I'd love to read that.

Author:	Grim... [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 15:56 ]
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Zardoz wrote: Grim... wrote: Zardoz wrote: Sept 3rd & 4th are looking good so far. I can make this date, and I'd love to come. I'll see if this date is good for everyone and then get Mark to book everything, and drive me there. In a completely non-antagonising way - what's the name of the train station?

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 15:58 ]
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Penrith railway station.

Author:	markg [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 15:59 ]
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Yup Penrith and we'll come and get you from there when you arrive, or it's one bus straight to the campsite if we're already wankered by then.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:00 ]
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markg wrote: Yup Penrith and we'll come and get you from there when you arrive, orit's one bus straight to the campsiteif we're already wankered by then.

Author:	Kern [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:03 ]
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Assuming it's on a weekend I can make it, I'd be happy to pick up happy campers enroute (depending on how much space I've got in the car).

Author:	Grim... [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:12 ]
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Train update: Five hours, three changes, £90. That'll be me driving, then.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:15 ]
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Bring Mr Dave.

Author:	Grim... [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:18 ]
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He doesn't live near me any more.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:25 ]
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Bring him anyway.

Author:	myp [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:44 ]
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Zardoz wrote: Fuck off. I might not tell you and turn up unannounced, shouting 'SUPPLIES!'

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:46 ]
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Racist.

Author:	myp [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:55 ]
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Zardoz wrote: Racist. But I'll be proffering you beer. The aforementioned supplies.

Author:	DavPaz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 16:57 ]
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Very interested but it's still unlikely. Is this a campfire Friendly site?

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 17:02 ]
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Yeah you can have camp fires, in a small controlled manner.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 17:03 ]
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Myps, the more the merrier. But I have trust issues with you now. We'll need to talk.

Author:	Malabelm [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 17:36 ]
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pupil wrote: Wullie wrote: Anyway, book I'm reading the noo is Heinrich Harrer's "Seven years in Tibet" and it's bloody good. If you've no read it I'll send it on to you once I've finished. ooh yeah, cheers mate, I'd love to read that. The White Spider is good, too, if you're interested in the history of climbing attempts on the north face of The Eiger, obviously written by someone with actual experience of the thing, which usually produces the best books.