I feel it's better if Mr one hill has some bonding time with baby one hill.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by OneHillWonder
Ps just spent 10 mins typing route out and lost it prior to posting aarrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhh
Will re-type in morning sorry
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I feel it's better if Mr one hill has some bonding time with baby one hill.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by OneHillWonder
Ps just spent 10 mins typing route out and lost it prior to posting aarrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhh
Will re-type in morning sorry
The Route, as always I have tried to compile a route that allows for all abilities, its proximity to Keswick and the time of year
I have waited a while to check out the parking arrangements which I did on sat:
So here we go
Start at Rosthwaite Hall over road to pick up Cumbrian way head south (Ish) after Stonethwaith Bridge pick up path heading east up fell side through woods, past Dock Tarn to Great Crag , from here descend fell side to Watendlath .
Don’t cross stream but head up towards Black Waugh and on to Joopletyhow Moss from here take in the peaks of Brund Fell Grange Hill and on to Kings How for views that a reverse of the normal view then pick up trod that goes south (ish) that passes below Swanstey How and comes out under Resting Stone
Then it’s a race back to the pub!
As its that time of year again mincing pies and m wine will be available
Again its different this year and if it does not work then next year we will revert back to holding bottles at a 45 degree angle in the loft! While trying to look young hmmmmm
So this year’s its PARTY night at the Skiddaw hotel
I have booked a table under FRF I promise it will be a good night, if you want to come then I will have to request a deposit, I can do the booking and pay the deposit but if you say Yes then I will book you on it if you say yes then don’t pay I will hound you forever, deposit to be paid to me by the 6 of December, its only a tenner deposit but will ensure you’re on the table with hats and balloons.
Friday will be the traditional meet greet drink, makes you want Christmas to come now!
In traditional fashion a list
Amex
Martin (Amex’s Mate)
In traditional fashion a list
Amex
Martin (Amex’s Mate)
Nigel
Pat
Just confirm this for me, your talking about the weekend 21st/22nd?
I apologize, Yes weekend of the 21st 22nd December :DQuote:
Originally Posted by shaunaneto
Pah! Budgie training for me Steve...:(Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
I bet you a pint it gets divertedQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Are we still doing fancy dress?
Why dont we have a vote?Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brightside
To be honest i will look good no matter what i wear! :cool:
The list:
Amex
Mr Brightside
Hanneke
Martin (Amex’s Mate)
Nigel
Pat
Shaunaneto
I am going to see if some of the route is rideable... but now I need my bed so I will have the maps out later this weekend :)
Stumbles through door, scratches head. Tries to remember if after the second or third Laphroig Id committed to XOTF?? :confused:
It actually might work this year if I book WAY in advance. Heading down to Brum just before crimbo, hmmm
I thought this was a dictatorship! You're losing your edge mein fuhrer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
Can you PM me your address and i'll send you my 10 bucks deposit.
is the the best name yet for an XOTF fell?Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
The list:
Amex
Mr Brightside
Hanneke
Martin (Amex’s Mate)
Nigel
Pat
Shaunaneto
SteveS
PM me your bank details Amex and I'll wing over a deposit
The list:
Amex
Mr Brightside
Hanneke
Martin (Amex’s Mate)
Mr and Mrs (to be) DT
Nigel
Pat
Shaunaneto
SteveS
Table booked reserved under "FRP" They confirm cask Beer is on, i am trying to ensure they have Hobgobblin on hmmmmmmm lets see us dance after 8 pints of that!
I am going to ask Brett to rename this thread "XOTF Dirty Tup's Xmas Stag do"
Brett Brett xx
As far as deposits are concerned, the names on the list so far, i am good with i can pay the deposit, just please remember if you say you are coming then you are commiting to the £'s and i trust you, so please don't break that trust.
pay the deposit back on the night when you pay the balance, all will be well.x
Hats and ballons will be on table it will be just like Christmas:p
That's the aperitif being sorted then :) I'll have to see if I can find anything as foul as Ramazotti to smuggle in for a digestif this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
Thanks again for sorting all this Amex.:D
I can't make it, but what a great idea all the same.
I'd wear a see-through mankini. The ladies wouldn't be able to keep their eyes off the shlong!
Ok ------- Thanks Richard, i am sure the ladies will be in floods of tears now, no bollock$ to that i am as well :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Shlong
Tears? Life is too short to spill one's tears over a lost Shlong...
I liked the Ramazotti...
It's not fair once again it's on a day that is next to impossible to get out of. Mums birthday or helicopter exercise with rescue team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
Priorities Ian Priorities :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
The big yellow thing will be tasked elsewhere, and your mum has seen you for too many years, i have no doubt she won't want reminding of her 21st birthday.
It'd be great if you could make it, Ian.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
The list:
Amex
Mr Brightside
Hanneke
Martin (Amex’s Mate)
Mr and Mrs (to be) DT
Nigel
Pat
SteveS
Crimbo commitments almost certainly in the way..
THIS is the most important Crimbo commitment in the diary :p
Errrrmmmm... that said, still working on it :rolleyes:
Shaunetto, weak excuse, it is before Xmas, not at Xmas!
......:(
I can assure you, I'd rather just be driving to the Lakes. Rather than Angus, Birmingham, Norwich, Nottingham, Sheffield, Angus.
That said, it's not a done and signed deal.
Well, you better make sure you detour via the Lakes on the appropriate days ;)
Quote:
Originally Posted by shaunaneto
Please be aware that this event is not being held under FRA rules no responsibility will be held be me at all if you make a cock up.
I have no wish that you come to harm but this event is being held as a jolly over dangerous ground with bad weather expected and a tummy full of of beer from the night before a must!
You have been warned, if somebody wearing a santa hat lets it slip to cover his/her eyes than i nor anybody else can be held responsible for the possible fall you may have.
Table up to 18 now a few mystery guests have confirmed there attendance hmmmmmmmm i wonder anybody famous????
Been in Cairo for a week but in lakes next week to have a final walk over the route, and will let you know any amendments xx
Amex
Mr Brightside
Hanneke
Martin (Amex’s Mate)
Mr and Mrs (to be) DT
Nigel
Pat
SteveS
Dom
'spose I'd best turn up to do my best to ignore christmas as usual...
OHHHH mystery guests...Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
The forumite known as KK?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanneke
ssshhhhhhh!Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
Can confirm that we have been round the rote today------ fantastic very tough early steep climb and not easy running till past tarn but good and very runnable after tarn, around 7-8 miles 1800 feetQuote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Can't wait now..... All deposits paid but moneys will be required early December will give more detail soon.....
Thanks again for organising Steve. Presume you dropped a few bottle of Sneckie off en route ready for the big day?
Let us know when and where and how much money you want and it will wing its way to you :)
I must look for rideable bits around the route, would be nice to meet up at your mince pie, mulled wine and squirty cream point :) Or otherwise, I will be the mince pie, squirty cream and mulled wine stop :) See how much I cam carry on my new bike packing bags!
Lots of bits to ride Han we will meet up and your suggestion will solve a problem for me, I will drop the goodies with you and we can all meet up at the Tarn.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanneke
Will let details re money out soon, I fear the low turn out is due to the relocation in dancing location------ oh well never mind we will have a fab time XOTF for me is the start of Christmas, mad Friday in Keswick then on the lash hmmmmm a real plan and we will never have the numbers of pre forum when me and Martin (Amex's Mate) just went
I don't know what i'm doing yet fitness considered. It's probable i'll be riding from Rosthwaite (fast, road) to Watendlath where i'm assuming the snap will be, after that i'll probably take the bridleway up Bowdergate Gill and wait for everyone near this resting stone thing. From the resting stone thing the bridleway is the only route into Rosthwaite. I might end up just shopping in Keswick but if i'm out this is what i'll be doing, i can't see you slowing me down in a month of sundays if you want to join me!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanneke
I think a lot of it is because so many of us are crap at committing to anything in advance. It's almost like we have to do some kind of organising this year :eek: And there's nothing against Lofting on the Friday is there? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
38 sleeps to go, which by reckoning means about 38 days before looking to sort out somewhere to stay.