The Old Land Rover Arms
Events => Events that members may be interested in ... => Topic started by: prof-pat-pending on September 19, 2016, 08:48:41 pm
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it'll be coming round again blabl
just a taster from previous years to make you shiver a bit wdesmle
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p99/tencars/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20150201_14_20_00_Pro.jpg)
maybe too much for them 'southern types' ssies
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It's less worrying,with a functioning capstan winch, down here. whstle
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is this a camping trip? i'd be up for that!
I'll bring some southern sheep to keep warm shpshg shpshg shpshg Shpsx
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I have my arctic tent and diesel stove on standby, Prof.
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That would be an ace camping trip.
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So where might this take place then?
Much love,
One of them 'southern types'...
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So where might this take place then?
Much love,
One of them 'southern types'...
We usually have it in and around Alston, Cumbria as it seems to get regular and decent depth of snow
Some of the drifting can be over six feet deep in places and a normal level of a few inches plus
Can and no doubt will be short notice as the snow only appears when it feels like it and we need a good few days of hard frost to make it stick
It will be bitterly cold and windy ( normal cumbrian) and there is no guarantee on the number of lanes we can get done ( lack of talent moments)
If enough people are interested we could possibly organise some rough camping and several fire pits
It's usually a good laugh but bloody hard work, lots of digging and winches, and that's just for me ( no talent)
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Well, being (as I am) from 250 miles nearer the equator, it might be my only shot at seeing any decent snow
Best refit the hardtop then. Maybe add some insulation. Oh, and fix the heater fan....
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freewheeling pubs - it says you're in the 5th circle of hell.
So I'm assuming it's Reading?
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No, that's the Second Circle - have you seen the number of pregnant teenagers there?!
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might be able to make this, dependent on dates!
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I could be available for this BUT I ain't camping wdesmle
B&B for me mate bdcing
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Im interested, Even the Vic sounds better than winter camping in Alston though :D
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found a better picture ( well,i found a lot - but I'm not stuck in this one wdesmle )
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u510/ermintrudelandy/out%20and%20about/DSC_0076_zps5f8a25b2.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/ermintrudelandy/media/out%20and%20about/DSC_0076_zps5f8a25b2.jpg.html)
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Super pic Nick. lkebtn
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I'd consider myself up for this, camping and all. I've never been 'laning in heavy snow, though, so could anyone comment on whether my vehicle would be suitable, please?
I don't have a winch fitted, but do have towing eyes front and rear. I know some people have a second set of rims with aggressive tyres on for this sort of thing - mine would just be running standard rims with Avon Rangemasters. I can bring a shovel or two, some towing straps, and an industrial-size tub of elbow grease, but that's about it.
Any good?
Phil
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Elbow grease and enthusiasm are the main
Patience and common sense are good too
Main thing is knowing your limits and faith in each other
Teamwork is what makes it, and graft
Good camera and sensible clothing
Spare sense of humour
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Grand - reckon I'll manage that!
Thanks,
Phil
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It's starting :Dancing-Chilli1group:
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/WeatherStations/A686Hartside.asp
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Im hoping to be up in alston a fortnights time, Looks like itl be the all weather road!
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Harry, I've still got some bits here for you and Dave and Ben. Give me a shout when you're heading up & I'll try and meet up with you while you're up here bdcing
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Definitely sounds good but it will be B n B for me.