Our Friends on the Pennine Way

[lenny]

May Day

Hers a pic from the lads as they start the next leg of their journey (The West Highland Way) ,Milngavie On Friday 1st. May 2009

Haway the Lads

 

[lenny]

Milarrochy

And another from Saturday at Milarrochy

Haway the Lads

 

[lenny]

Sunday 4th. May and the lads are staying in a "Bothy" at Rowchoish,, whats a Bothy I hear you ask, well I had to

 

[lenny]

The latest news is that Barry and Eric are staying in a Wigwam tonight at Auchtertyre along the west highland way. Apparently they were 2 kilometres short of their destination (Tyndrum) soaking wet after another day of non stop rain when they decided to take the soft option of hiring one of these wooden pod type things to try and dry out a bit (any port in a storm).
They have heard they may get Snow tomorrow.

Oh ,and by the way, they send their regards to all

This is what they are staying in,

Barry asked...Do we get our own Squaw

 

[robert b]

all i can say lenny is they have done realy well and deserve a medal its taken a lot of shear grit and determination to what they and the dog has done.

 

[lenny]

Received a couple of nice pics from Barry and Eric today

They will be tenting wild tonight at Inveroran Bridge.

Rain, snow and hailstone today

 

[lenny]

More pics from the lads up in bonny Scotland

Barry at Drovers Road

going over from Glencoe to Kinlockie

Goingover to Fort William, Ben Nevis in the background.

 

[Channa]

I arrived here after these two chaps had embarked on their soiree.

So perhaps still dont understand their motivations etc

But what I do understand is they are displaying 'British Grit' Pushing their own boundaries I am sure.

Good for them,

There has been a lot of bollox posted over the last couple of days re political correctness etc.

I just find it very refreshing that a couple of ordinary blokes have the motivation to get off their arses and do something for a cause they believe in.

To me at least, their grit reflects why I am proud to be British, and why foreigners also respect our resolve.

Channa

 

[lenny]

I arrived here after these two chaps had embarked on their soiree.

So perhaps still dont understand their motivations etc

But what I do understand is they are displaying 'British Grit' Pushing their own boundaries I am sure.

Good for them,

There has been a lot of bollox posted over the last couple of days re political correctness etc.

I just find it very refreshing that a couple of ordinary blokes have the motivation to get off their arses and do something for a cause they believe in.

To me at least, their grit reflects why I am proud to be British, and why foreigners also respect our resolve.

Channa

I could,nt have put it better myself if I tried Channa (You really are good with words), I only met these guys recently and was totally inspired, I,ve pushed my wee body to the limits and beyond in my younger days but what these guys are attempting at their age is just unbelievable

 

[Channa]

what these guys are attempting at their age is just unbelievable

At the risk of sounding awkward what they are doing is not unbelievable, They believe ???..furthermore age seems just a number to them.

They have I think what used to be called the Dunkirk Spirit...and the maxim of our modern day elite .Who dares Wins !!

What really warms me, Is the 'can do ' attitude...a trait entrenched in our national psych and identity.

Sadly a fact of modern life is we sit, and think of a thousand reasons why we shouldnt do something. These chaps Have thought of just one reason why they should !!!.and that is the lesson I think.

I am sure they will learn a lot about themselves on this jaunt, and I bet at some stage have got on each others goat. All part of the adventure..but I also believe they will have a lifetime bond too.

In times of recession, lids being lifted on how MP's have shafted the taxpayer et al......It is just nice to see a couple of British chaps who dont ' fit the mould' do what the British people are best at doing ... sticking two fingers up to the odds etc ..and Nikeing (as I call it )

Nike is a sportswear company their slogan ' Just do it '

Has much as we moan and groan, great to see the people of our land havent lost their spirit and never will I hope ..that would be a dark day

Channa

 

[Telstar]

Return Party

Joan at Hayfield confirmed that the lads return to Hayfield Tue 21st July with a 70th party taking place there on the Wed 22nd.

I for one am going to find a way of being there for the party, least we can do.

Jon

 

[robert b]

i agree with you 1oo% i will see what i can do as well

 

[lenny]

i agree with you 1oo% i will see what i can do as well

Me too Allan, It,s such a pity it was,nt a weekend return as this could have been the Mother of all meets.

Spoke to Barry today and quoted some of Channas kind words, this really seemed to gee him up (though they modestly laughed it off)for the journey ahead which is becoming more wild by the day. Expect to lose contact till Friday when they arrive at Shiel Bridge.

Haway The Lads

 

[Channa]

Me too Allan, Spoke to Barry today and quoted some of Channas kind words, this really seemed to gee him up (though they modestly laughed it off):

Me and kind words ? that must be a first!!!... What is more interesting is to quote '' they modestly laughed it off''

These fellas to quote a modern euphinism are in the 'zone'.

The blisters, aches and pains have become secondary....achieving their aim I suspect has become the main focus.

FWIW success and failure are bedmates in that both are an outcome, What I may consider a success others may view a failure and vice versa.

In the case of our two chaps, they have locked on to achieving an objective, and at this point I would lay a bet, wild horses and a years free beer wont tempt them to deviate from what has by now become a personal challenge.
entrenched in their beings

This is where as British people we unintentionally elevate ourselves.But seriously IMHO gives us our identity.

Being beaten is not an option

displaying fortitiude.

This is not a war, but a walk for charity, But the rules are the same!!!

Failure is not an option ...very British.

For a multiude of reasons, these fellas in their endeavours are to me at least displaying that 'raw grit' that should make us proud of our identity. A reason to celebrate we are British and be proud of it.

Channa

 

[robert b]

hi lenny .keep me informed on what you are doing. i have pre book a holiday for those days off.

 

[lenny]

More pis from the lads up at Glenfinnan Monument

Bonnie prince Charlie raising his Standard

Hog on the 200 mile leg of their journey to Cape Wrath

Eric at the bothy in Corryhully.

Haway the Lads

 

[Deleted member 919]

Joan at Hayfield confirmed that the lads return to Hayfield Tue 21st July with a 70th party taking place there on the Wed 22nd.

I for one am going to find a way of being there for the party, least we can do.

Jon

I'll try for this one as well ,might have to book holidays but it'll be worth it
Rob

 

[lenny]

I'll try for this one as well ,might have to book holidays but it'll be worth it
Rob

I was thinking of asking them if I could join them on the final legs of their return trek.
That would be an honour

 

[Deleted member 919]

I was thinking of asking them if I could join them on the final legs of their return trek.
That would be an honour

could follow you myself if i book a week off i'll be in van though
Rob

 

[Pioneer]

What marvelous people Eric and Barry are, not forgetting Shiva, truly a mans best friend.
Well done to you all, and yes, the true grit of the British is showing, you can do it!

Best wishes for the rest of the journey,
Bill and Angie.