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Title: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 16:40:41, 18/03/19

Might as well start the posts here. It's 10 weeks until I set off from Land's End. Preparation and planning have taken two years but, now that I'm retired, training can begin in earnest. My confidence has taken a knock in the shape of Achilles tendinitis, but I won't let that stop me.

The blog is here (https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/03/18/countdown-to-lejog/).


The JustGiving page, in aid of Parkinson's UK, is here (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tony-afanasiew). I'm hoping to raise £1 for each of the 1,279 miles I'll cover.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: harland on 17:22:34, 18/03/19
As I mentioned before it would be good to meet up with you on the Pennine Way.  I get back from the Camino on 31st May shortly after you start your journey so I'll check with you then where/when to meet up.  What is roughly your route plan.
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Post by: jontea on 18:04:15, 18/03/19
Wishing you good luck Tony, hope those stretches do the trick.


I'll keep my eye out for blog updates  O0
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Post by: AFANASIEW on 11:54:48, 01/04/19
As I mentioned before it would be good to meet up with you on the Pennine Way.  I get back from the Camino on 31st May shortly after you start your journey so I'll check with you then where/when to meet up.  What is roughly your route plan.
Harland, good luck on the Camino - enjoy! I'll finish the northern side of the SWCP by the middle of June, head round to Offa's Dyke as far as Chirk (30/06), then across to Derbyshire, mainly via canal towpaths. Edale to Crowden will be on 07/07 followed by a rest day at my son's house in Sheffield, then:09/07 - Crowden to Marsden10/07 - Marsden to Ponden11/07 - Ponden to Gargrave12/07 - Gargrave to Horton13/07 - Horton to Hardraw - rest day15/07 - Hardraw to Tan Hill Inn16/07 - Tan Hill Inn to Middleton17/07 - Middleton to Garrigill (avoiding Cross Fell)18/07 - Garrigill to Burnhead19/07 - Burnhead to Bellingham20/07 - Bellingham to Byrness
Fingers tightly crossed as, bravely/stupidly, all the accommodation's booked!
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 12:02:07, 01/04/19
Wishing you good luck Tony, hope those stretches do the trick.


I'll keep my eye out for blog updates  O0
Thanks Jon. As it happens, I blogged yesterday by way of an update. Still working on the recalcitrant heel, but it won't stop me, only reduce the pleasure.
https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/03/31/pre-lejog-training/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 17:16:54, 25/04/19
Preparations for LEJOG more or less on schedule, despite one or two minor setbacks:https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/04/25/humbled-but-fitter/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 16:32:42, 06/05/19
Just over three weeks left - per ardua ad LEJOG:
https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/when-the-going-gets-tough/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 18:54:56, 12/05/19
Well that's it, folks... the last blog before I set off:
https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/05/12/the-last-post-before-setting-off/

Glad to say I'm feeling more and more confident underneath the steely determination!
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Ridge on 19:09:06, 12/05/19
Wishing you all the best  O0
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 19:20:05, 12/05/19
Wishing you all the best  O0
Cheers, Ridge.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: jimbob on 21:09:24, 12/05/19
Keep right on till the end of the Island.
Have a great walk. May see you in the Glen late June.

Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 22:26:47, 12/05/19
Keep right on till the end of the Island.
Have a great walk. May see you in the Glen late June.
Thanks jimbob. Only if you're along Offa's Dyke in late June, but happy to join you for a stroll or a jar or both.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: rural roamer on 08:34:33, 13/05/19
All the best Tony, hope it goes well and those niggles stay away  :)
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 08:42:36, 13/05/19
All the best Tony, hope it goes well and those niggles stay away  :)


Thanks RR. All the warm wishes may not actually lighten the burden or lengthen the stride, but they seem to, just a tad.  :)
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Post by: Innominate Man on 08:51:02, 13/05/19
Best wishes Tony, I hope you enjoy it and will be looking forward to your updates  O0
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 08:54:34, 13/05/19
Best wishes Tony, I hope you enjoy it and will be looking forward to your updates  O0
O0


I've factored in a rest day roughly every 7 days, so will have the chance to blog at those points, at least.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Jac on 07:19:37, 19/05/19

Best of luck - may the weather gods shine on you.


Most importantly enjoy yourself :D
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 07:33:06, 19/05/19
Best of luck - may the weather gods shine on you.


Most importantly enjoy yourself :D


Thanks Jac. Just 2 more training walks to go! Pleased with fitness levels, thanks in large part to the prescribed daily exercises. The heel's still a concern, but proving manageable so far.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: mananddog on 09:16:30, 19/05/19
Good luck, I hope to do it again next year. It is a great feeling to just wake up every morning knowing you are just going to spend all day doing what you love doing.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 09:35:19, 19/05/19
Good luck, I hope to do it again next year. It is a great feeling to just wake up every morning knowing you are just going to spend all day doing what you love doing.
Absolutely, Paul. The description of your feelings of dejection towards the end of your JOGLE manuscript certainly rang true, but I think I've got it sorted this time - I'm already planning ahead for the C2C next year!
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 21:01:35, 30/05/19
Here we go - LEJOG Blog 1:
https://wp.me/p6Fict-Er
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Innominate Man on 22:49:30, 30/05/19
Splendid blog Tony, just about right - not too much or too little.
I would have never recognised you from your avatar pic - I'd be no good in the police.


I can vouch for yoga, which I took up to supplement the flexibility & strength being lost due to less climbing.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 12:24:18, 31/05/19
Splendid blog Tony, just about right - not too much or too little.
I would have never recognised you from your avatar pic - I'd be no good in the police.


I can vouch for yoga, which I took up to supplement the flexibility & strength being lost due to less climbing.


Thanks for the encouragement. Currently re-caffeinating in St Ives, just doing one day at a time, like any old addict.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: rural roamer on 15:15:24, 31/05/19
I started doing yoga a couple of years ago and it really helps. I’ve also recently started pilates too. I think as we get older we need to do exercise like that to keep things working! Even my husband is now thinking of taking up yoga. Certainly there’s always a few men in our class now, years ago only women did it.  My son-in-law took it up when he realised it would help with his wake and snowboarding.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: ninthace on 17:29:58, 31/05/19
As a gentleman of more advanced years, I find yoga in company is incompatible with a high fibre diet  ;)


When do you think you will be passing through North Devon?
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Slogger on 17:40:15, 31/05/19
Good luck Tony, you lucky, lucky man. I will be following your progres with great interest.Dave.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 17:54:35, 31/05/19

When do you think you will be passing through North Devon?


Bideford booked for 10/6 to Porlock 14/6. I warn you I'm forcing myself down to 2.5mph on account of the tendon, but would be good to meet.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 17:59:04, 31/05/19
Good luck Tony, you lucky, lucky man. I will be following your progres with great interest.Dave.


Thanks Dave. Ok thus far - Hayle and counting!
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: jontea on 18:12:11, 31/05/19
Fingers crossed you keep fit and well Tony. You do right to take it steady at this early stage.....good luck  O0
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 20:37:33, 02/06/19
60 miles in and it's Surf City. No major set backs yet apart from the loss of an earplug.
https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/06/02/lejog-2-letcha-vean-to-newquay/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: jontea on 22:03:19, 02/06/19
Ah see, you didn't look everywhere for those earplugs  ;D


I take it, it came floating by while in the bath?  :D
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 22:25:41, 02/06/19
Ah see, you didn't look everywhere for those earplugs  ;D


I take it, it came floating by while in the bath?  :D


It caught as I was taking the base layer off. Thought I was being bitten by a bug!
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: jontea on 22:34:39, 02/06/19

It caught as I was taking the base layer off. Thought I was being bitten by a bug!


 ;D  Go steady  O0
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 18:03:35, 07/06/19
All mercifully on schedule, with only one tiny blister to report. After 8 days, my confidence has grown - maybe I really can do this! Still 9/10ths left to tackle, though. Latest blog:


https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/06/07/lejog-3-newquay-to-bude/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 20:11:56, 08/06/19


When do you think you will be passing through North Devon?


Elmscott to Clovelly tomorrow, but hope for a fairly early start due to rain forecast by 3pm.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: richardh1905 on 12:19:35, 09/06/19
Enjoying your blog. I really quite fancy doing the SWCP sometime.
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Post by: AFANASIEW on 14:37:05, 09/06/19
Enjoying your blog. I really quite fancy doing the SWCP sometime.
Thanks, Richard. Stunning views all the way but quite a test of fitness!
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 22:24:38, 13/06/19
Shucks, I blogged again:


https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/06/13/lejog-4-bude-to-combe-martin/ (https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/06/13/lejog-4-bude-to-combe-martin/)


It's ok, you can stop doing the rain dance now. The gardens are happy. Me, less so.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Jac on 08:04:54, 14/06/19

Glad all is going well - weather excepted. That must be Great Hangman ahead in the last picture. You do meet some interesting people; the thought of towing a buggy up and down that path is mind boggling.
Looking forward to the next episode - keep up the good walk O0
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 08:08:38, 14/06/19
Glad all is going well - weather excepted. That must be Great Hangman ahead in the last picture. You do meet some interesting people; the thought of towing a buggy up and down that path is mind boggling.
Looking forward to the next episode - keep up the good walk O0


Thanks Jac. Came over Great Hangman yesterday - sadly in cloud.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 19:00:05, 18/06/19
Another good choice of rest day - made last October! I'd sooner be mooching in a wet Weston than walking.
It's good to have turned the corner so that I'm properly heading north now.

Here's my latest:
https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/06/18/lejog-5-combe-martin-to-watchet/ (https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/06/18/lejog-5-combe-martin-to-watchet/)
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Post by: Warbler on 21:59:38, 20/06/19

Enjoying your blog and following your progress. Hopefully you will have some better weather in front of you.


I couldn't see anywhere on your website that outlines your route to JOG. Am I missing something really obvious?


Keep up the good work  O0
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: harland on 06:15:34, 21/06/19
He gave an outline at the start to the end of the Pennine Way:-
"I'll finish the northern side of the SWCP by the middle of June, head round to Offa's Dyke as far as Chirk (30/06), then across to Derbyshire, mainly via canal towpaths. Edale to Crowden will be on 07/07 followed by a rest day at my son's house in Sheffield, then:09/07 - Crowden to Marsden10/07 - Marsden to Ponden11/07 - Ponden to Gargrave12/07 - Gargrave to Horton13/07 - Horton to Hardraw - rest day15/07 - Hardraw to Tan Hill Inn16/07 - Tan Hill Inn to Middleton17/07 - Middleton to Garrigill (avoiding Cross Fell)18/07 - Garrigill to Burnhead19/07 - Burnhead to Bellingham20/07 - Bellingham to Byrness
Fingers tightly crossed as, bravely/stupidly, all the accommodation's booked!"
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 08:08:18, 21/06/19
Enjoying your blog and following your progress. Hopefully you will have some better weather in front of you.


I couldn't see anywhere on your website that outlines your route to JOG. Am I missing something really obvious?


Keep up the good work  O0


Thanks, Warbler, and to Harland. I'm about to cross over to Wales for Offa's Dyke and looking forward to it.
After Byrness I head for Edinburgh via Jedburgh etc, canals across to Milngavie for the WHW (with family in tow for that bit), then Great Glen Way and  trail of the new JoG Trail. Finish on 21/08, umless the sky falls on my head.
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Post by: Warbler on 12:17:44, 21/06/19
Thanks Tony, and harland.
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Post by: AFANASIEW on 17:52:19, 25/06/19
Still going, if not strong, then doggedly. Morale still good, thanks largely to a lovely supportive family - obviously glad I'm out of the house!


https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/06/25/lejog-6-weston-to-hay/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 21:57:27, 02/07/19
And I have walked 500 miles and I will walk 500 more...
https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/07/02/lejog-7-hay-to-whitchurch/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Jac on 07:48:25, 03/07/19
And I have walked 500 miles and I will walk 500 more...
https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/07/02/lejog-7-hay-to-whitchurch/ (https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/07/02/lejog-7-hay-to-whitchurch/)

Great write up - glad all is going well but with some interesting happenings. Keep on keeping on :)
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 16:28:58, 08/07/19
Back on the good old Pennine Way. Nearly half way...


https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/07/08/lejog-8-whitchurch-to-crowden/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Jac on 10:32:36, 12/07/19

I'm really enjoying this trip - no vicarious blisters yet ;D .


Lovely write-ups O0
 
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Post by: sussamb on 12:08:50, 12/07/19
Good to se you back on the Pennine Way, enjoying reading your blog, just wish I was now writing my TR of my C2C trip but that, after my fall, will have to wait, hopefully get around to trying it again in 2021  :)
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Post by: jontea on 09:46:37, 14/07/19
Enjoying the read Tony. It's a nice balance of writing, not over detailing the route, and plenty of personal experience. Very enjoyable.


Wishing you good luck as you continue  O0
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 18:26:51, 14/07/19
Enjoying the read Tony...

Wishing you good luck as you continue  O0


Many thanks, jontea. Hope you like the latest, featuring my over-ambitious 26-miler. Think I've just about recovered.


https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/07/14/lejog-9-crowden-to-hawes/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 21:17:52, 22/07/19
Well here I am in Scotland after 47 days of walking. Unbelievably, I'll set off from Jedburgh tomorrow with no dressings on my feet, after 800 miles. Right on, Altberg!


https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/07/22/lejog-10-hawes-to-jedburgh/
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Post by: rural roamer on 22:15:43, 22/07/19
Another great read! Enjoying following your walk. What luck that you arrived at Forest View when you needed to repair your rucksack!
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Post by: Doddy on 15:43:22, 27/07/19
Enjoying the journal; brings back memories of my trip. I did less miles a day and camped apart from one BNB and one YH.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 20:33:36, 27/07/19
One or two crises to surmount in this blog but, in the interests of tension reduction, I'm still on track.
https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/07/27/lejog11-jedburgh-to-edinburgh/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 22:22:31, 07/08/19
I need a sandwich-board inscribed with: 'THE END IS RELATIVELY NIGH.'


https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/08/07/lejog-12-edinburgh-to-fort-william/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 16:06:10, 12/08/19
Well, I've made it to Inverness. The Achilles tendon's not at its best, but i'm not inclined to let it call a halt to proceedings.


https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/08/12/lejog-13-fort-william-to-inverness/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: harland on 17:00:18, 12/08/19
The John o'Groats Way, when I did the final part of my LEJOG was very tiring in places, rocks along the seashore that you will have to walk slowly to prevent a turned ankle and with all the rain lately the streams you have to cross will be rivers!  Take care.  So now and again I would use the road, it isn't cheating!  Well done, keep going.
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Post by: Slogger on 14:38:14, 13/08/19
Well, I've made it to Inverness. The Achilles tendon's not at its best, but i'm not inclined to let it call a halt to proceedings.


https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/08/12/lejog-13-fort-william-to-inverness/ (https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/08/12/lejog-13-fort-william-to-inverness/)
Well done Tony, still following with interest, not too far now.
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Post by: AFANASIEW on 14:57:19, 13/08/19
Well done Tony, still following with interest, not too far now.


Thanks, Slogger. 140 to go now - 'It's the final countdown!'
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Post by: jimbob on 17:35:14, 13/08/19
I take my beanie hat off to you.
Well done. Following these blogs are the closest I will ever get to LEJOG.
My vicarious pleasure is immense thanks to your (and others) achievements.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 18:12:07, 13/08/19
I take my beanie hat off to you.
Well done. Following these blogs are the closest I will ever get to LEJOG.
My vicarious pleasure is immense thanks to your (and others) achievements.


It's humbling. I find it difficult when people make a big deal of it, because it doesn't seem such a big deal to me. I've been taking a day at a time - to the extent that I have to check my spreadsheet to see where I'm going and where I'm staying. To be congratulated for something so enjoyable seems OTT, somehow. But thanks anyway.
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Post by: Slogger on 16:16:32, 14/08/19
I know what you mean Tony. I see people become very emotional upon finishing LDP's, and although I frequently expierience a high whilst walking, I never get that much of an extra buzz on finishing, if anything a bit of dissapointment that it's over. Some as you say make a big deal of it, whilst it's almost just everyday stuff to me (not everyday, but you know what I mean). It is addictive that's  for sure but it's not a song and a dance, just something we enjoy and so do, simple.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: lostme1 on 18:56:16, 14/08/19
I take my beanie hat off to you.
Well done. Following these blogs are the closest I will ever get to LEJOG.
My vicarious pleasure is immense thanks to your (and others) achievements.
+1 well done. I could never do such walks but greatly enjoy reading all the blogs and TRs and reflecting of parts of some walks I have previously done when I was more able.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 17:07:48, 21/08/19
...and done. Awesome experience. Blog to follow. Thanks for the words of advice and encouragement. Going to rest the Achilles tendon now.
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Post by: jimbob on 17:21:44, 21/08/19
 O0
Thanks for the updates etc.

Great feet (sic), well done.
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Post by: harland on 17:29:27, 21/08/19
...and done. Awesome experience. Blog to follow. Thanks for the words of advice and encouragement. Going to rest the Achilles tendon now.
Congratulations, looking forward to seeing which way you ended up going on the last stretch. O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Warbler on 17:30:43, 21/08/19
Well done from me too. Been following this. Looking forward to the final instalment  O0.
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Post by: sussamb on 17:30:57, 21/08/19
Great feat, well done and enjoyed the blogs. Finishing is always a bit sad for me, even worst though is not finishing so plotting my re-run of the C2C as we speak  O0
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Post by: Slogger on 19:30:07, 21/08/19
Very well done Tony, great following you and if i ever get the chance to do it...........................................
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Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 19:36:47, 21/08/19
Well done on a fantastic achievement. I have been reading your blog with interest.
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Post by: lostme1 on 22:34:42, 21/08/19
Congratulations and well done on an awesome achievement. I have enjoyed walking the route vicariously by reading your reports.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Jac on 09:44:28, 22/08/19

Fantastic achievement. Looking forward to the final blog - I've enjoyed all the others immensely as it's not just the walk, the route and mph but all varied the people you've met along the way.


Don't be too hard on the 'baggage transfer lot,' for some of us carrying heavy packs is not an option.
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Post by: rural roamer on 12:14:29, 22/08/19

Well done that’s fantastic! Have a well deserved rest now.


Don't be too hard on the 'baggage transfer lot,' for some of us carrying heavy packs is not an option.
Yes that would be me. I would love to carry everything but know I can’t but that’s not going to stop me walking!
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Post by: ninthace on 12:50:31, 22/08/19
Major achievement - chapeau!
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 22:57:50, 24/08/19
Thanks for all the heart-warming words. The major task now is re-integration!
The final nine days:
https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/08/24/lejog-14-inverness-to-john-ogroats/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Jac on 08:40:07, 25/08/19
A great final write up. Thank you for sharing; it's been a super journey :)
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Post by: harland on 08:51:57, 25/08/19
Another brilliant account of your "stroll" through Scotland.  Like you I did get fed up with the JOG trail when the destination became more important than walking beside the sea.  At least you didn't get a question I was asked in a bar "Do you support Celtic or Rangers" - luckily I could answer Brentford!

What next?
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 12:24:44, 27/08/19
At least you didn't get a question I was asked in a bar "Do you support Celtic or Rangers" - luckily I could answer Brentford!

Brentford?? No wonder you walk so much!
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 12:26:03, 27/08/19
Final reflections on LEJOG:
https://whiteacorns.wordpress.com/2019/08/27/lejog-15-postscript/
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: harland on 13:09:03, 27/08/19
The advantage of making notes/photos as you go is that if you don't on very long walks one day just morphs into another.  Additionally over the winter you can reread your experience and almost live it day by day.  A good final reflection of your "walk".  Is your final photo in the summary Boscastle?
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: AFANASIEW on 13:26:57, 27/08/19
Is your final photo in the summary Boscastle?
Well identified! The other is Swaledale from above Thwaite.
As for the next one, maybe C2C although, if with the missus, more likely St Cuthbert's Way.
Title: Re: Tony's LEJOG
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 19:44:40, 27/08/19
Well identified! The other is Swaledale from above Thwaite.
As for the next one, maybe C2C although, if with the missus, more likely St Cuthbert's Way.
I have thoroughly enjoyed your blogs and heartily agree that when it comes to beer in Scotland, stick to malt whisky (I have lived in Scotland for more than 20 years).