8th annual XOTF

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19-10-2011, 05:40 PM
Nigel

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveS

Is anyone going to at least pretend to run? :)

I shall pretend to run, SteveS. Pretending to run is what I do best. That and falling.
19-10-2011, 08:52 PM
daz h

Re: Xmas on the fells

So run this by me again

If one does attend

Mountainbiking
Cyclocross
Running
Ice Fishing with an axe
Walking
Cooking lessons with Amex ( pref fish after the fishing )
Brass rubbing in Eskdale
Dancing
Absailing off the moot hall
Offroading in Steves 4x4
Pencil Museum trip
Walk to Whinlatter ice cream van
Cross country skiing down Jenkin Hill ( Snow permitting)

My this jolly has come on
Is it pre entry
19-10-2011, 08:57 PM
emmilou

Re: Xmas on the fells

Oh I'm sure there'll be 1 or 2 EoD's There'll be a kit check though

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz h

So run this by me againIf one does attendMountainbikingCyclocrossRunningIce Fishing with an axeWalkingCooking lessons with Amex ( pref fish after the fishing )Brass rubbing in EskdaleDancingAbsailing off the moot hallOffroading in Steves 4x4Pencil Museum tripWalk to Whinlatter ice cream vanCross country skiing down Jenkin Hill ( Snow permitting)My this jolly has come onIs it pre entry
19-10-2011, 09:11 PM
SteveS

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz h

Mountainbiking
Cyclocross
Running
Ice Fishing with an axe
Walking
Cooking lessons with Amex ( pref fish after the fishing )
Brass rubbing in Eskdale
Dancing
Absailing off the moot hall
Offroading in Steves 4x4
Pencil Museum trip
Walk to Whinlatter ice cream van
Cross country skiing down Jenkin Hill ( Snow permitting)

My this jolly has come on

A bit different to my first one, a run over a leg of the BG. Maybe we should just ditch the running bit completely so we can fit all this other stuff in :)
19-10-2011, 10:27 PM
Stef F

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz h

So run this by me again

If one does attend

Mountainbiking
Cyclocross
Running
Ice Fishing with an axe
Walking
Cooking lessons with Amex ( pref fish after the fishing )
Brass rubbing in Eskdale
Dancing
Absailing off the moot hall
Offroading in Steves 4x4
Pencil Museum trip
Walk to Whinlatter ice cream van
Cross country skiing down Jenkin Hill ( Snow permitting)

My this jolly has come on
Is it pre entry

OOh I fancy cooking lessons, dancing and absailing off the moot hall :D I don't see any wild swimming on there; how about ice skating?!!!! :thumbup:

Also notably absent; beer consumption :o

Oh only if I could just run like normal people!
20-10-2011, 08:04 AM
OneHillWonder

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef F

Heh heh I could bring you some DT pie :p :D

Or jaffa cakes...Or pie and jaffa cakes... or jaffa cakey pie :closed:
20-10-2011, 08:40 AM
Great Uncle Bulgaria

Re: Xmas on the fells

http://www.mbr.co.uk/routes/borrowda...km-17-5-miles/

Technology failed my HTC phone this morning but the link above is the planned XOTF cycle ride. Relatively lowland, not too long but a bit of fun. I have the Memory Map route available for those who are interested. maps will be provided on the day to those who ask but the printing is a little 'vague' at present.

Let me know if you are interested and don't be put off by the bone crunching references in the description. Its a mountain bike magazine after all, they don't cater for nails fellrunners!
20-10-2011, 09:10 AM
SteveS

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great Uncle Bulgaria

Let me know if you are interested and don't be put off by the bone crunching references in the description. Its a mountain bike magazine after all, they don't cater for nails fellrunners!

Who said anything about us being nails fellrunners? That talk of descents scares me :confused:
20-10-2011, 09:12 AM
Amex

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great Uncle Bulgaria

http://www.mbr.co.uk/routes/borrowda...km-17-5-miles/

Technology failed my HTC phone this morning but the link above is the planned XOTF cycle ride. Relatively lowland, not too long but a bit of fun. I have the Memory Map route available for those who are interested. maps will be provided on the day to those who ask but the printing is a little 'vague' at present.

Let me know if you are interested and don't be put off by the bone crunching references in the description. Its a mountain bike magazine after all, they don't cater for nails fellrunners!

Borrowdale, Lake District (Hard Route) Distance: 27.8KM (17.5 Miles) I hope the basket on the front of my bike does not get damaged
This has to be the route GUB is the official XOTF ride sorter outer:w00t:
20-10-2011, 09:19 AM
Great Uncle Bulgaria

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex

Borrowdale, Lake District (Hard Route) Distance: 27.8KM (17.5 Miles) I hope the basket on the front of my bike does not get damaged
This has to be the route GUB is the official XOTF ride sorter outer:w00t:

Given the terrrain and the time of year I feel that it would be only sensible for those planning on using bikes with baskets that they give consideration to bringing a few spare strands of wicker - just in case.

There will not be a kit check but those not bringing bikes may face sanction.
20-10-2011, 10:21 AM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

Beer drinking is a default and doesn't need to be mentioned :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef F

OOh I fancy cooking lessons, dancing and absailing off the moot hall :D I don't see any wild swimming on there; how about ice skating?!!!! :thumbup:

Also notably absent; beer consumption :o

Oh only if I could just run like normal people!
20-10-2011, 10:24 AM
Amex

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanneke

Beer drinking is a default and doesn't need to be mentioned :)

Hann
Are you still coming as last i heard you were doing something and having to drive off somewhere to do something some girl thing?? like washing your hair?
or am i being your driver again?
20-10-2011, 10:25 AM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

I don't mind how hard it is, as long as I can bring this whoop whoop face out again: Attachment 5261

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great Uncle Bulgaria

http://www.mbr.co.uk/routes/borrowda...km-17-5-miles/

Technology failed my HTC phone this morning but the link above is the planned XOTF cycle ride. Relatively lowland, not too long but a bit of fun. I have the Memory Map route available for those who are interested. maps will be provided on the day to those who ask but the printing is a little 'vague' at present.

Let me know if you are interested and don't be put off by the bone crunching references in the description. Its a mountain bike magazine after all, they don't cater for nails fellrunners!
20-10-2011, 10:28 AM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

I am coming babe, how could I miss XOTF? I do have a minor matter of the finals of the Welsh cross series on the 18th though, so I shall be driving back to Welsh Wales after Lakeland Spice on Saturday....

Thank you for the offer of a lift, but considering my early departure, it will be a tad impractical... xxx

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex

Hann
Are you still coming as last i heard you were doing something and having to drive off somewhere to do something some girl thing?? like washing your hair?
or am i being your driver again?
20-10-2011, 10:56 AM
Amex

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanneke

I am coming babe, how could I miss XOTF? I do have a minor matter of the finals of the Welsh cross series on the 18th though, so I shall be driving back to Welsh Wales after Lakeland Spice on Saturday....

Thank you for the offer of a lift, but considering my early departure, it will be a tad impractical... xxx

OMG so your only getting drunk on the Friday?? how will you cope? how do you well manage to do that not getting drunk thing?
ps the offer of a lift was only so you could try it on with me again :w00t::sneaky:
20-10-2011, 11:57 AM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

I don't need a lift to try it on with you again my lovely :)

And I can get plenty drunk for the whole weekend on Friday! This cross league final on Sunday is going to be interesting :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex

OMG so your only getting drunk on the Friday?? how will you cope? how do you well manage to do that not getting drunk thing?
ps the offer of a lift was only so you could try it on with me again :w00t::sneaky:
20-10-2011, 12:20 PM
Amex

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanneke

I don't need a lift to try it on with you again my lovely :)

And I can get plenty drunk for the whole weekend on Friday! This cross league final on Sunday is going to be interesting :)

DING DONG Grab your coat and form a queue outside my love motor home :w00t: :sneaky:
08-11-2011, 08:19 PM
emmilou

Re: Xmas on the fells

I've had my salary docked for not being at my organising (mithering?) best
SO...... The List.

'Deffers'.

Amex
Bilbo (can't be arsed trawlin only eating curry) Baggins
Daz (mines a Snecklifter - yeah righteeeo) h
Deejay
Derby Tup
emmi
Fleeter (I love girls shoos)
Great Uncle Bulgaria
Hanneke
Martin
Mr (make mine a Benedictine) Brightside
Nee(why eyy man canna cadge a lift) Bother
Nigel
Oven Gloves
Pilgrim
Steph
Steve (snake hips) S
Trimm Trab
Turbo (in the pink) Tom

Any more for any more?

The Route

Start at Armboth car park 305 170
up past fishercrag Plantation up to Armboth fell (479m) 296 159
over to High Tove (515m) 289 165
across the Pewitts and up to the highest point of the route of High seat (608m) 287 180
across to Bleaberry Fell (590m) 286 195
then about face and head back to High Seat just before you start to climb back up head South East across the open fell side and come out at a ladderstile 299 183
turn left along a track and at 301 189 turn right and took in the fell of Raven Crag (461m) 303 187 a fantastic view of Thirlmere opened up
about face and down to 307 192 back along the side of the lake to car park
08-11-2011, 08:23 PM
emmilou

Re: Xmas on the fells

Itenerary.

Friday - get to Keswick (at some point) - go for a WALK (or sommert)
Some are cycling?
Fishing,
Ice Skating,
Abseiling the Moot Hall?

7pm or maybe 7.30, about 8 really, meet in the pub err the one near that shop selling the Norwegian hats
have fun be merry try not to burn out on night 1, there's still night 2 to do.

Saturday - meet Amex as per above...at about 10am
go for a walk/run/shuffle/hop/skip and a...never mind.
7pm meet in the George for pre curry bevvies - THIS BIT IS THE ONLY CONCRETE RENDEZVOUS, Lateness will be frowned upon - ahem.
8pm - curry
10pm - pub
11pm - the Loft
12pm - DANCE OFF....last man/woman standing
08-11-2011, 08:58 PM
SteveS

Re: Xmas on the fells

What a great bunch on the defo list, looking forward to it already, when are we allowed to start counting down sleeps?

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

7pm meet in the George for pre curry bevvies - THIS BIT IS THE ONLY CONCRETE RENDEZVOUS, Lateness will be frowned upon - ahem.

But earlyness will be absolutely fine I take it ? :)
09-11-2011, 11:07 AM
Amex

Re: Xmas on the fells

Table is booked Table is booked:
Early why of course
SteveS and SteveAmex the new Max and Paddy, hmmmm wonder which one i will be.
09-11-2011, 12:08 PM
OneHillWonder

Re: Xmas on the fells

STILL don't know if I'll be working or not :angry: In fact I STILL don't know if I'll have Christmas day, Boxing Day or New Year off. Le sigh.

I will just have to be a last minute gate crasher if needs be :thumbup:
09-11-2011, 01:17 PM
emmilou

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneHillWonder

Le sigh.

Is that French?? :confused:
09-11-2011, 08:29 PM
Nigel

Re: Xmas on the fells

I've made a boo boo but I'm still coming ... was coming Saturday for the run and then staying Saturday night but now have to get back for Saturday night so coming up Friday, staying for the pub and then the run / stagger / crawl but then have to drive back. Am booked into Denton for the Friday night.
09-11-2011, 10:34 PM
Trimm Trab

Re: Xmas on the fells

I can't remember if I said I'd be coming for the run but if I did, I was lying. I've got an entry for the Tour de Helvellyn on the same day so won't be on the run, but will still be consuming obscene amounts of curry.
09-11-2011, 10:47 PM
mr brightside

Re: Xmas on the fells

I'm having some Pakoras this year, i was insanely jealous of Daves last year. Might give this bike ride thing a miss too, 17m is a bit far considering i might be running the day after.
10-11-2011, 08:03 AM
ukhursty

Re: Xmas on the fells

Is it on the 16th and 17th ?
10-11-2011, 09:32 AM
emmilou

Re: Xmas on the fells

It is. Yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukhursty

Is it on the 16th and 17th ?
10-11-2011, 09:42 AM
Derby Tup

Re: Xmas on the fells

I'd best get us somewhere to roost sorted and quick! :closed:
10-11-2011, 03:31 PM
Fleeter

Re: Xmas on the fells

Booked into that hostel on the friday and saturday night,anyone fancy a run on the friday? Newlands or Coledale way? Not really into this cycling mumbo jumbo!
10-11-2011, 03:36 PM
Deejay

Re: Xmas on the fells

Many apologies Amex, but I won't be able to make it this year.
10-11-2011, 05:36 PM
emmilou

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deejay

Many apologies Amex, but I won't be able to make it this year.

Are you messing up my list?!
10-11-2011, 05:40 PM
emmilou

Re: Xmas on the fells

'Deffers'.

Amex
Bilbo (can't be arsed trawlin only eating curry) Baggins
Daz (mines a Snecklifter - yeah righteeeo) h
Derby (need a roost) Tup
emmi (The Secretary) lou
Fleeter (I love girls shoos)
Great Uncle Bulgaria
Hanneke
Martin
Mr (make mine a Benedictine) Brightside
Nee(canna cadge a lift) Bother
Nigel
Oven Gloves
Pilgrim
Steph
Steve (snake hips) S
Trimm (curry in a hurry) Trab
Turbo (in the pink) Tom

Did Foul Up not sign up for this?
10-11-2011, 05:41 PM
emmilou

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleeter

Booked into that hostel on the friday and saturday night,anyone fancy a run on the friday? Newlands or Coledale way? Not really into this cycling mumbo jumbo!

Are you coming up with 'the Turbo' ?
10-11-2011, 06:19 PM
Fleeter

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

Are you coming up with 'the Turbo' ?

I think so,i haven't seen him for about 6 months so who knows!
10-11-2011, 07:37 PM
Nigel

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleeter

Booked into that hostel on the friday and saturday night,anyone fancy a run on the friday? Newlands or Coledale way? Not really into this cycling mumbo jumbo!

Thought we were walking on Friday and running on Saturday? I can't ride a bike as I can't hold on with my left hand, yet. If no walk i'd be up for a (slowish) run.
10-11-2011, 07:57 PM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

Nigel, some of us are biking (I instigated it as I can't run and walking two days in a row would be boring ;) ) some walking, some running, some drinking on Friday afternoon :) We are all crossing paths in the George though in the eve :)

Mine's a Sneklifter ;)
10-11-2011, 08:11 PM
Fleeter

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel

Thought we were walking on Friday and running on Saturday? I can't ride a bike as I can't hold on with my left hand, yet. If no walk i'd be up for a (slowish) run.

I'm going to run on the friday and sunday morning before heading home,want to make the most of being in the mountains,anyone is welcome to join me
11-11-2011, 08:58 AM
Wee Beastie

Re: Xmas on the fells

It seems that Turbo Tom has discovered women and university life. Say no more!!!!
11-11-2011, 09:19 AM
Amex

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deejay

Many apologies Amex, but I won't be able to make it this year.

Dave i am very sorry to hear this you are, with a few of us, one who has attended every year!
xx

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