robert b
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good on ya polly they deserve it for what they are doing
robert b
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well done lennie great pics they look well the bottles of newky will give them a boost.
Pioneer
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Hi Lenny,
great pics again, and well done on meeting up with the lads. They must have been over the moon to meet up with you.
Eric hit the sack early doors but Barry stayed on to eat and drink me out of house and motorhome.
Typical Ex Squaddie!!
no shame but that stick must have been painfull
See you soon,
Bill.
great pics again, and well done on meeting up with the lads. They must have been over the moon to meet up with you.
Eric hit the sack early doors but Barry stayed on to eat and drink me out of house and motorhome.
Typical Ex Squaddie!!
no shame but that stick must have been painfullSee you soon,
Bill.
lenny
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continued
The lads came over for brekkie this morning and wor Jack didnt like the idea of Shiva entering his territory so decided to attack with all guns blazing but soon settled down and Shiva,s behaviour was exemplorary, even though she ate Jacks dinner
Best of friends again..
Waved the lads off at the gate ,Barry was a little hungover but ok, I felt so guilty having to drive past them 2 hours later whilst they were tramping the road, knowing that they would,nt accept a lift had I stopped
Since my last update, the lads took a train across Glasgow to Lanark then tramped the borders to Biggar (26/06), then Saturday they tramped 16 miles to Peebles where I was lying in wait for them.
I spent Friday night at Glentress with my son and his mates who rode the trails on their mountain bikes till dusk then again from dawn till midday then we moved off to Peebles campsite where the lads were due to arrive at 1600 hrs.
All alone at Glentress..
Here,s my lad and mates up in the clouds at the top of the hill.
I knocked the lads up some nosh on arrival ( it started off as broth but ended up a pile of mush
Then presented Eric with a birthday card, and a little gift from wor place(It never touched the sides
I could nt leave Barry out so he got a bottle as well then started on me wine whilst showing us his party trick sitting on a stick
Eric hit the sack early doors but Barry stayed on to eat and drink me out of house and motorhome
The lads came over for brekkie this morning and wor Jack didnt like the idea of Shiva entering his territory so decided to attack with all guns blazing
but soon settled down and Shiva,s behaviour was exemplorary, even though she ate Jacks dinner
Best of friends again..
Waved the lads off at the gate ,Barry was a little hungover but ok, I felt so guilty having to drive past them 2 hours later whilst they were tramping the road, knowing that they would,nt accept a lift had I stopped
lenny
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Wild by the Tweed 28/06
The lads have coverd 48 miles in 3 days which puts them a day ahead, Its Erics birthday tomorrow then a day off to recover
Church and courthouse in Peebles..
The lads were a bit miffed when a local lady told the lads this old railway line would take them straight to Peebles,,, It did,nt
Neildpath Castle, Peebles,, Barry took a tumble whilst getting into position to take this piccy, He scratched his leg and bumped his head in the process but Eric was on hand to pull him out
So lads are wilding by the river Tweed tonight with aching feet
The lads have coverd 48 miles in 3 days which puts them a day ahead, Its Erics birthday tomorrow then a day off to recover
Church and courthouse in Peebles..
The lads were a bit miffed when a local lady told the lads this old railway line would take them straight to Peebles,,, It did,nt
Neildpath Castle, Peebles,, Barry took a tumble whilst getting into position to take this piccy
, He scratched his leg and bumped his head in the process but Eric was on hand to pull him out
So lads are wilding by the river Tweed tonight with aching feet
tresrikay
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Glad you met up with the lads again Lenny,
I think this saga is costing you a fortune in Wine, nuky brown, hotpot, diesel, campfees, dinner for 2 dogs.......... The drinks are on us at Hayfield don't you dare bring a drop.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
I think this saga is costing you a fortune in Wine, nuky brown, hotpot, diesel, campfees, dinner for 2 dogs..........
The drinks are on us at Hayfield don't you dare bring a drop.YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
Polly
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Hia
e mailed our local rag and actually received an answer this time. Bad news they don't cover Hayfield.
Might have to e mail again and ask who does
I will do that now
e mailed our local rag and actually received an answer this time. Bad news they don't cover Hayfield.
Might have to e mail again and ask who does
I will do that now
zeezee16
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Glad you met up with the lads again Lenny,
I think this saga is costing you a fortune in Wine, nuky brown, hotpot, diesel, campfees, dinner for 2 dogs..........
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
Iv'e got no money, can I have some too. PLEASE.
Cheers, Pete.
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lenny
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Glad you met up with the lads again Lenny,
I think this saga is costing you a fortune in Wine, nuky brown, hotpot, diesel, campfees, dinner for 2 dogs..........
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
Thanks for the warning Rick
but I really enjoy doing this and sharing with Barry,Eric and Shiva is my pleasure, they are my kind of people.I am away most weekends anyway so it,s not costing me any more than I would normally be spending.
lenny
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Birthday Boy,Eric
The lads are now at Lilliardsedge celebrating Eric,s birthday (68) they pushed on to get a day ahead so they can now have tomorrow off to recover.
Thats 87 days done and 25 to go.
Eric tells me that at some point this week they will break the 1000 miles point on there venture.
They should be in Bellingham (Northumberland) next weekend if anyone wants to meet 2 amazing men and their Dog
The lads are now at Lilliardsedge celebrating Eric,s birthday (68) they pushed on to get a day ahead so they can now have tomorrow off to recover.
Thats 87 days done and 25 to go
.Eric tells me that at some point this week they will break the 1000 miles point on there venture
.They should be in Bellingham (Northumberland) next weekend if anyone wants to meet 2 amazing men and their Dog
lenny
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Tramping the borders 02/07
Heres a pic of Lilliardsedge on arrival
Then on through Jedburgh aiming for Jedwater campsite..
Jedburgh Abbey,founded by David 1 in 1138..
Abbey bridge end in style of Mary Queen of Scots House..
Very hot today (01/07) now at Jedwater campsite..
On site with (Topman) Niel,excellent site,highly recommended by Eric and Barry..
The lads crossed the border into England at 12.15 today (02/07),coming through Carter Bar in North Northumberland,(now they really are coming home)
Fare Ye Well..Piping them out of Scotland -- Carter Bar Crossing..
And heres Eric trying to scrounge a lift again..
Nice hat ,Eric..
The lads are now at Border forest campsite,Byrness. 22 days to go and only a couple of hundred more miles.
Heres a pic of Lilliardsedge on arrival
Then on through Jedburgh aiming for Jedwater campsite..
Jedburgh Abbey,founded by David 1 in 1138..
Abbey bridge end in style of Mary Queen of Scots House..
Very hot today (01/07) now at Jedwater campsite..
On site with (Topman) Niel,excellent site,highly recommended by Eric and Barry..
The lads crossed the border into England at 12.15 today (02/07)
,coming through Carter Bar in North Northumberland,(now they really are coming home)Fare Ye Well..Piping them out of Scotland -- Carter Bar Crossing..
And heres Eric trying to scrounge a lift again
..
Nice hat ,Eric..
The lads are now at Border forest campsite,Byrness. 22 days to go and only a couple of hundred more miles.
nowhereman
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Finally after 7 weeks we have internet access again, just catching up on a few threads and noticed the lads are on the way back. Just wondered if it is the same route back.? We now live on the south Tyne trail near Alston, and if the lads want to they are welcome to pitch at ours for the night, and it would be a pleasure to knock them up some food. If you are in touch with them Lenny let them know they are welcome.
lenny
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Finally after 7 weeks we have internet access again, just catching up on a few threads and noticed the lads are on the way back. Just wondered if it is the same route back.? We now live on the south Tyne trail near Alston, and if the lads want to they are welcome to pitch at ours for the night, and it would be a pleasure to knock them up some food. If you are in touch with them Lenny let them know they are welcome.
Great offer Ian, I,m sure the lads will appreciate your kind offer, they will probably be booked in at the Tyne Willows campsite in Alston ,arriving July 7th. around teatime.
I hope to meet up with them tomorrow at Bellingham.
PS. pleased to hear you found a place to stay and a lovely location at that
lenny
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Update 03/07
The lads are now camping at Bellingham ,Northumberland, Barry writes...Its raining, have typical English campsite drunksand a teething baby for company.
Hope to join them tomorrow for a few hours if I can get away
The lads are now camping at Bellingham ,Northumberland, Barry writes...Its raining, have typical English campsite drunks
and a teething baby for company.Hope to join them tomorrow for a few hours if I can get away
lenny
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Now at Winshields 05/07
Just back from Bellingham and another meet up with the lads,On returning I received 3 phonecalls from friends (Good Friends ),that I,ve met on this great forum, informing me that the site has been shut down.
Imagine my horror on learning this after just being told by Barry that he is to compile a Journal of the expedition on their return using pictures and comments from this thread.
Happily the site is back up and running, so lets keep it that way and stop all this bickering if only for the sake of "Our friends on the Pennine Way", (Truly Wildcampers)
Rant Over
Met the lads at a great site in Bellingham (Demesne Farm) £6 a night w/o EHU,
had a good long chat , ate together and had a beer or two, they are counting the days now to the finish and apart from Eric,s sore ankle, It,s looking good ,however Eric informs me that his ankle problem will not stop him completing the job and he is determined to finish under his own steam
Having a cuppa with the lads..
I,m the handsome one in the middle
The lads are now at Winshields after a 15 mile hike, Barry reckons that Eric led him astray as they enjoyed a couple of pints enroute at a vilage called Twice Brewed.
They also managed to cross Hadrians Wall in the process.
This is where Barry set the camera on timer but did,nt make the photoshoot..
Just back from Bellingham and another meet up with the lads
,On returning I received 3 phonecalls from friends (Good Friends ),that I,ve met on this great forum, informing me that the site has been shut down.Imagine my horror on learning this after just being told by Barry that he is to compile a Journal of the expedition on their return using pictures and comments from this thread
.Happily the site is back up and running, so lets keep it that way and stop all this bickering if only for the sake of "Our friends on the Pennine Way", (Truly Wildcampers)
Rant Over
Met the lads at a great site in Bellingham (Demesne Farm) £6 a night w/o EHU,
had a good long chat , ate together and had a beer or two, they are counting the days now to the finish and apart from Eric,s sore ankle, It,s looking good ,however Eric informs me that his ankle problem will not stop him completing the job and he is determined to finish under his own steam
Having a cuppa with the lads..
I,m the handsome one in the middle
The lads are now at Winshields after a 15 mile hike, Barry reckons that Eric led him astray as they enjoyed a couple of pints enroute at a vilage called Twice Brewed.
They also managed to cross Hadrians Wall in the process.
This is where Barry set the camera on timer but did,nt make the photoshoot..
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Pioneer
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Hi Lenny,
glad the site dispute appears to be over, if only for the sake of the lads and shiva completing the walk, and the first class reports we keep getting from you.
Thanks again for the great photo's, and hope Eric's ankle holds out to the end, when he can get some proper treatment.
Keep going lads, not long to the finish Not sure about the handsome one in the middle comment
Happy Camping
glad the site dispute appears to be over, if only for the sake of the lads and shiva completing the walk, and the first class reports we keep getting from you.
Thanks again for the great photo's, and hope Eric's ankle holds out to the end, when he can get some proper treatment.
Keep going lads, not long to the finish
Not sure about the handsome one in the middle commentHappy Camping
robert b
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well said lenny .theres to much fighting and bickering in this world . lets not bring it to the site . lifes to short
lenny
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Haltwhistle 06/07
The lads are now at a club site in Haltwhistle, been a nice day,sunny and an easy walk in, Eric,s ankle is improving.
And I was working in Haydon Bridge today, only about 3 miles away.
They will be pushing on to the highest market town in England tomorrow, anyone tell me where they are headed
The lads are now at a club site in Haltwhistle, been a nice day,sunny and an easy walk in, Eric,s ankle is improving.
And I was working in Haydon Bridge today
, only about 3 miles away.They will be pushing on to the highest market town in England tomorrow
, anyone tell me where they are headedlenny
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Tics
Funny thing happened this weekend, we were just having a chat about tics (Parasites), Barry ,Eric and I, then a little later in the day we actually found one burrowing into Shiva,s head.
look closely at her right eyebrow..
First time I,d seen one, and Eric did the business and surgically removed it
Funny thing happened this weekend
, we were just having a chat about tics (Parasites), Barry ,Eric and I, then a little later in the day we actually found one burrowing into Shiva,s head.look closely at her right eyebrow..
First time I,d seen one, and Eric did the business and surgically removed it