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Ygerna

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Hello,
« on: 16:32:44, 09/05/17 »
Hi, I'm Ygerna, I found this forum whilst tying to research my first wild camp ever (at 48!, never too old, right?)


I'm also new to walking in general. I mean, I can walk, but the walking as a pastime aspect is new to me.


I'm looking forward to getting to know you all, and learning from your collective experience.


Yg

buntonn

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Re: Hello,
« Reply #1 on: 18:34:28, 09/05/17 »
Welcome Ygerna, I am new to this like yourself and just a year younger, so I wouldn't worry about that number  :D


Anyway enjoy your time here, there are some super helpful members in this forum too.


Where are you based?


Nick
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Ygerna

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Re: Hello,
« Reply #2 on: 18:27:23, 18/05/17 »
Hi Nick,


I'm in Surrey, near Leatherhead. What about you?


As well as planning the wild camp on Dartmoor I have now come up with a cunning plan to try and raise some funds for the local scout troop, they need a new hut. I'm thinking of walking the Surrey section of The  Greensand Way!


I figure I've got a year to build my stamina.... :o

johnberman

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Re: Hello,
« Reply #3 on: 18:45:50, 18/05/17 »
Hi Ygerna

 
Never to old and your so young, I joined this forum recently for the same reasons

 
I have been able to walk every weekend so far typically between 10 to 15 miles - Wild Camping next

 
John B

 
Oh im 57

Ygerna

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« Reply #4 on: 19:28:37, 18/05/17 »
So young? Thank you O0


I'm still getting to learn my way around the site but it seems to be very supportive and a great source of advice, information and tips.


Yg

buntonn

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Re: Hello,
« Reply #5 on: 19:47:59, 18/05/17 »
Hi Nick,


I'm in Surrey, near Leatherhead. What about you?


As well as planning the wild camp on Dartmoor I have now come up with a cunning plan to try and raise some funds for the local scout troop, they need a new hut. I'm thinking of walking the Surrey section of The  Greensand Way!


I figure I've got a year to build my stamina.... :o


I am from Benfleet in Essex, very close to the Hadleigh park where the Olympic Mountain Bike track is. My local training ground...


Good on you with helping the scouts  8) . I raised money in the past for Cancer Research with a beachwear calendar and a cycling ride.  



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Ygerna

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« Reply #6 on: 20:28:33, 18/05/17 »

  a beachwear calendar  


Beachwear? Were you the model?


Do I want to know..? :D

buntonn

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« Reply #7 on: 21:12:14, 18/05/17 »
No I had the best job of being the photographer  :D
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Ygerna

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« Reply #8 on: 21:17:06, 18/05/17 »
No I had the best job of being the photographer  :D


Somehow, I'm disappointed....




However, thank you for the support regarding the scouts. I'm not sure how I got suckered into helping with Cubs/Scouts/Explorers but I really enjoy it. It's scouting that's given me the opportunity to try wild camping, surfing, walking and a vast array of other outdoor activities I would never have even dreamed of and the kids themselves are incredible people that I learn from too!

buntonn

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« Reply #9 on: 07:43:03, 19/05/17 »
 ;D


I think the cubs/scouts/brownies etc are great clubs for children. Like you say, it's opened your eyes to some great outdoor activities that you may have missed out on otherwise.
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sunnydale

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Re: Hello,
« Reply #10 on: 15:28:27, 19/05/17 »
Hi Ygerna and welcome from the Peak District  O0


Tracey :)
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Re: Hello,
« Reply #11 on: 17:40:47, 19/05/17 »
Welcome from Old Portsmouth

Ygerna

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« Reply #12 on: 22:34:22, 19/05/17 »
Thank you for the welcome  :)

MikeW

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Re: Hello,
« Reply #13 on: 23:14:17, 24/05/17 »
Welcome Ygerna.
I did my first wild camp in March at 44.
I've done a couple every month since and off again this weekend.... :)

 

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