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Title: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: jontea on 08:32:00, 27/04/19

Another fantastic weekend forum meet up, this time, based at the Borrowdale YHA. The weather was almost perfect for the ten members who attended. Hopefully I've gone some way to do the weekend some justice in the photos taken  O0 


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Day 1 Friday 12/4/19 Bessyboot/Rosthwaite Fell, Glaramara and Allen Crag (https://flic.kr/p/RVxvUe)
https://johntrowsdale.blogspot.com/2019/04/walking-forum-meet-friday-bessyboot.html (https://johntrowsdale.blogspot.com/2019/04/walking-forum-meet-friday-bessyboot.html)




Day 2 Saturday 13/4/19 Great End, Scafell Pike, and Lingmell
https://johntrowsdale.blogspot.com/2019/04/walking-forum-meet-saturday-great-end.html (https://johntrowsdale.blogspot.com/2019/04/walking-forum-meet-saturday-great-end.html)


Day 3 Sunday 14/4/19 Great Crag and Grange Fell.
https://johntrowsdale.blogspot.com/2019/04/walking-forum-meet-sunday-great-crag.html (https://johntrowsdale.blogspot.com/2019/04/walking-forum-meet-sunday-great-crag.html)
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: madame cholet on 09:14:57, 27/04/19
Looks like a great time I'll be b there in May for 3 nights
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: adalard on 09:15:08, 27/04/19
Looks like a great weekend was had by all, Jontea. Really enjoyed the blog posts, perfect reading matter as I work my way through a Saturday morning pot of tea, and some fantastic photos too!  O0 :)


Great stuff, cheers! O0
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: pdstsp on 10:39:11, 27/04/19
Great write up John, thanks for doing this.  Looks like a cracking walk on the Fridayt and Sunday too.  Looking forward to the next one.
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Jac on 10:47:19, 27/04/19
Great TR and photos. Nice to put faces and names to forum usernames. Obviously a great time had by all O0 Actually a bit envious :(
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: karl h on 10:58:44, 27/04/19
Great TR and pics John O0  Looks like a brilliant weekend
I was all set to join you on Saturday as I've never ascended Great End by The Band till my wife reminded me that the Saturday was my grandsons 2nd birthday  :-[
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Mel on 11:03:12, 27/04/19
Brilliant write up and pics jontea  O0   What a fabulous sounding weekend.


Thanks for taking the time to put the TR together so us "mere mortals" could join the forum meet "in spirit"  :)
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: jimbob on 11:31:25, 27/04/19
[quote author=Mel link=topic=38372.msg545490#msg545490 date=1556359392

Thanks for taking the time to put the TR together so us "mere mortals" could join the forum meet "in spirit"  :)
 O0 O0 O0 Couldn't have put it better. Such a slow walker as myself can only take vicarious pleasure in the faster walks of others.
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 12:03:43, 27/04/19
Thanks for that jontea glad you guys had a good time.

[quote author=Mel link=topic=38372.msg545490#msg545490 date=1556359392

Thanks for taking the time to put the TR together so us "mere mortals" could join the forum meet "in spirit"  :)
 O0 O0 O0 Couldn't have put it better. Such a slow walker as myself can only take vicarious pleasure in the faster walks of others.

Maybe one day we could do a meet up of the forum mortals if there's enough of us.
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Percy on 12:16:39, 27/04/19
Good stuff John. O0
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Dovegirl on 12:48:29, 27/04/19
Enjoyed the TRs jontea    :)   Looks like everyone had a great weekend

Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Percy on 13:00:54, 27/04/19
Thanks for that jontea glad you guys had a good time.

Maybe one day we could do a meet up of the forum mortals if there's enough of us.
These meets are as much about the time in the hostel in the morning and the pub in the evening as the walking. For me anyway.


I am quite keen on the idea of a meet where we can split up and do two different walks each day to accommodate as many people as possible.
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: yorksgal on 14:41:38, 27/04/19
Excellent John, thanks for taking the time to write this up.  Certainly captured an excellent weekend and great to catch up with everyone also  :)

Here's to the next O0
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 14:54:21, 27/04/19
These meets are as much about the time in the hostel in the morning and the pub in the evening as the walking. For me anyway.


I am quite keen on the idea of a meet where we can split up and do two different walks each day to accommodate as many people as possible.

This sounds like a cracking idea to me if a few people came. I'd have to get a separate room in the hostel though (or camp), I've been told I snore like a buzz saw. Hopefully there's other walkers closer to my abilities interested.
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: jontea on 15:19:33, 27/04/19
These meets are as much about the time in the hostel in the morning and the pub in the evening as the walking. For me anyway.


I am quite keen on the idea of a meet where we can split up and do two different walks each day to accommodate as many people as possible.
Thanks very much for the great comments, obviously there is so much I have missed out, as such a lot goes on in three days, and this was just my experience.



I wholeheartedly agree with Percy on this. As he says, its about meeting up with forum members and enjoying some quality time with like-minded people, especially in the evenings.


This has now become a very welcoming group of regulars, who were all strangers to each other at one time or another, but hopefully now have a lasting friendship.


The problem is choosing walks and locations that will attract new people to spend a weekend with a group of people they've never met before.


I personally would love to see a variety of walking day or weekend meets on this forum of all levels of ability  O0



Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: jontea on 15:25:59, 27/04/19
This sounds like a cracking idea to me if a few people came. I'd have to get a separate room in the hostel though (or camp), I've been told I snore like a buzz saw. Hopefully there's other walkers closer to my abilities interested.


Rob, if you have an idea of where and what you would be interested in, then put up a meet and see who is interested.
It can always be cancelled if it doesn't work out  ;)
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Ridge on 17:52:45, 27/04/19
Great reports and pictures John, I saved them to read when I had tie to do them justice.
Looks like you had a brilliant time.
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 18:16:36, 27/04/19

Rob, if you have an idea of where and what you would be interested in, then put up a meet and see who is interested.
It can always be cancelled if it doesn't work out  ;)

I'll think about doing this after I'm done practicing with map and compass. The idea of meeting other people who like a good walk appeals as does meeting the people on here especially those who've helped me a lot.

I like smaller hill walks myself but also like lowland walks. Anywhere in the Lake District I can manage really and ninthace has persuaded me to try walks in other areas.

Catbells maybe? Or something less well-trodden.

Good idea jontea.
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: pdstsp on 18:30:22, 27/04/19
I wouldn't worry about speed too much, Rob, the walk is completed in such a way as not to leave anyone behind.  Everyone is very friendly, it was my first meet, though I knew Lee from a previous meet, and I was made very welcome, I was just disappointed I couldn't do the full weekend due to a prior commitment.
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: photonut on 00:37:36, 28/04/19
Jon,

That is a fantastic write up.... thankfully I am but a mere dot in many of your pics :D

Hope to meet with you (and everyone else for that matter) sometime soon.  You're always welcome to stay at mine for a LD amble if needed.

Rob - I think it's a great idea setting up walks with any members here that wish to participate.  There are some great walks to be had in the Dales too - Fountains Fell, Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough, Whernside, Great Whernside, Buckden... the list is endless really :)

Cheers
Lee


PS - Catbells is always busy :(

Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: photonut on 00:50:30, 28/04/19
I'll think about doing this after I'm done practicing with map and compass.

...I can't recall anyone getting a map or compass out the other weekend (I think we had more GPS's and tablet maps than the US army!).  With a group it's easier just to go with the flow and get on with it... besides which, we had Dave with us... he never seems to ever get lost!!!
(me - I can get lost walking to my dustbin)
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 01:01:46, 28/04/19
...I can't recall anyone getting a map or compass out the other weekend (I think we had more GPS's and tablet maps than the US army!).  With a group it's easier just to go with the flow and get on with it... besides which, we had Dave with us... he never seems to ever get lost!!!

Good to know. I still want to learn all the different techniques before my next proper walk and to practice navigating a couple of routes with map and compass before going back to GPS. I didn't want to bother with it at first until the forum strongly advised I did but now I've started learning it I want to "complete" it. Not saying I wouldn't go to a walk if there was one within my ability I was invited to, but before planning my own one I want to complete the map and compass...
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: jontea on 08:30:44, 28/04/19
Jon,

That is a fantastic write up.... thankfully I am but a mere dot in many of your pics :D


Sorry Lee, you were too far in front most of the time.......Lee the machine  ;D


Hope to meet with you (and everyone else for that matter) sometime soon.  You're always welcome to stay at mine for a LD amble if needed.
Cheers
Lee


That is a very kind offer Lee, thanks  O0
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: jontea on 08:36:09, 28/04/19
Great reports and pictures John, I saved them to read when I had tie to do them justice.
Looks like you had a brilliant time.


Hope the read is worth the wait Mark  ;D 
But yes we did have a great weekend thanks,  O0
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:37:48, 28/04/19
These meets are as much about the time in the hostel in the morning and the pub in the evening as the walking. For me anyway.

I am quite keen on the idea of a meet where we can split up and do two different walks each day to accommodate as many people as possible.



Reminds me of my University Mountaineering Club days; some great times  - and some great friendships forged.


We used to hire a basic hut from another (richer) club or camp as money was too tight for hostels etc. The hut in the Newlands Valley I remember well - some great trips there - and the Swinside Inn!
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:38:57, 28/04/19

I'm really enjoying your write ups jontea. :)
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: jontea on 08:46:00, 28/04/19
I wouldn't worry about speed too much, Rob, the walk is completed in such a way as not to leave anyone behind.  Everyone is very friendly, it was my first meet, though I knew Lee from a previous meet, and I was made very welcome, I was just disappointed I couldn't do the full weekend due to a prior commitment.


Thanks for those kind comments, Paul. As you say, it is a very friendly and considerate group. Hopefully you can make the next one.  O0
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: fernman on 08:48:12, 28/04/19
Looks like you had a great time!
I was surprised by the group photo showing the owners of the forum names - in the flesh they all look like normal people  :D
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: jontea on 09:34:12, 28/04/19
Looks like you had a great time!
I was surprised by the group photo showing the owners of the forum names - in the flesh they all look like normal people  :D


Looks can be deceiving.......mad as a box of frogs we are  :crazy2:
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: Innominate Man on 00:41:03, 01/05/19
Great weekend folks - just the epitome of what this forum is about, really ....... it should be compulsory - three times a year.
Nicely put together Jon - and great photos by all  O0
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: domtheone on 12:35:46, 01/05/19
Nice reports John O0 O0
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: sussamb on 14:41:23, 01/05/19
Just got around to reading this, all been said I think, cracking report and glad all enjoyed it.  I'll be there at end of June as I pass by on my C2C  O0
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: gunwharfman on 15:55:49, 01/05/19
When I last hiked the C2C I enjoyed my meal and beer in the pubs in Ennerdale Bridge and in Stonethwaite and had a great cup of tea, sitting outside in the sun at the Black Sails hostel. Have a great time.
Title: Re: Walking Forum meet up in Borrowdale
Post by: sussamb on 17:09:35, 01/05/19
Thanks, looking forward to it  O0