Saturday, 19 November 2011

Three Hats in a Basket Shop

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Basket Cases. All of them. Today we took 15 minutes in a taxi - €22 again, but at least this driver didn't accuse us of being 'T...
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Friday, 18 November 2011

Levada Lunches

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Pictured above are three survivors from the Levada Lunch of 18 November. Perhaps it was not so wise to follow the euphoria experienced in t...
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We're In!

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Skipping along in the Tropical Gardens at Monte, we discovered from a number of sources that we are ALL 'in' next year's TGO Cha...
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Thursday, 17 November 2011

Paradise

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Today was spent 'swanning' around Funchal, with visits to the cathedral, the market, an assortment of churches, the ochre Fort de Sã...
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Are We In?

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This was the burning question at this morning's hastily convened TGO Challengers emergency coffee break held in Funchal's main '...
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011

Just One Step Back, Please

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Only Mick stepped back. Sue and Gayle grabbed in vain at his slippery clothing. Luckily the long loose lace of his left plimsoll caught th...
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Tuesday, 15 November 2011

'Mine's a Coffee, Obrigado'

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Despite the allure of a taxi for the day for €60 between the four of us, we chose a more traditional start to our week. The 'town lav...
Monday, 14 November 2011

A Thorn Between Two Roses

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Yes, Mick and Gayle have deserted Colin in favour of tea outside the Savoy Gardens. Well, the tea is ours actually, imported by Sue to susta...
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Thursday 10 November 2011 – An Evening Stroll from The Vine

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Andrew joined Sue and me at the Vine in Dunham Woodhouses for a cheap beer, before strolling down the Trans Pennine Trail and back to t...
Sunday, 13 November 2011

Wednesday 9 November 2011 – The Lancashire Trail (Part 2) – Abbey Lakes to Coppull Moor

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I’m afraid that time pressures call for a very short entry.  Reg has managed a more considered record of events – on this web page . ...
Saturday, 12 November 2011

Monday 7 November 2011 – Fountains Fell

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“Any walks planned in this neck of the woods in the near future?” pinged a text message from Heather, who lives in the Yorkshire Dales....
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Friday, 11 November 2011

Sunday 6 November 2011 – A Monyash Meander

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On a lovely sunny morning, Sue and I popped out to the White Peak for a day out with a few friends who were staying at 'The Barn...
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Tuesday, 8 November 2011

November 3-4, 2011 – a Dark Peak Backpack

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“We’re going on a backpack tomorrow morning, starting from Glossop.  Fancy coming?” chorused Mick and Gayle in The Grapes last Wednesday ...
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Saturday, 5 November 2011

29 to 31 October 2011 – The Annual TGO Challengers Weekend in Fort William

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I reported on this weekend at the time, here and here .  It’s the first time I’ve been able to attend, as the weekend usually clashes wi...
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Thursday, 3 November 2011

A Slideshow for Stockport Walking and Outdoor Group

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Thanks go to the 40 or so people who attended last night’s slideshow in Hazel Grove.  It was great to see people from far and wide, inc...
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Sunday, 30 October 2011

Sunday 30 October 2011 - Beinn Trilleachan

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Last night's festivities went well. Roger Smith (standing in for his successor) announced that there are 426 entries for next year'...
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Saturday, 29 October 2011

Saturday 29 October 2011 - Beinn Maol Chaluim

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The above picture was taken from the lay-by in Glen Etive at NN 149 495, when Graham (Brookes) and I arrived there at 10.30 this morning. I...
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Friday, 28 October 2011

A Trip to Scotland, and Other Stuff

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I'm in the car with Graham and Sue, on our way to the annual TGO Challengers reunion in Fort William. It's a social trip, but should...
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