8th annual XOTF

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12-12-2011, 08:17 PM
Moorlander

Re: Xmas on the fells

Thanks Emmi

See you there at 10.30 let me know if its different
12-12-2011, 08:42 PM
mr brightside

Re: Xmas on the fells

Are we having fancy dress for the saturday run/walk again?
12-12-2011, 10:31 PM
Chris K

Re: Xmas on the fells

Hope the weather doesn't do what it threatens to for the weekend, possibly very stormy at the moment, may try to meet up for a swift half on Friday night (if any 'locals' are allowed!?). Keswick AC Christmas handicap is on the Sunday, all you need is a recent 10k time and bring a small prize to take a prize. Details on their web site - if I was clever I could have posted a link - a skill I've yet to find.
12-12-2011, 10:43 PM
Pilgrim

Re: Xmas on the fells

So who's walking on Saturday? I'm still having a bit of discomfort breathing so no chance of running by Saturday.:thunbdown:
12-12-2011, 11:36 PM
emmilou

Re: Xmas on the fells

Itinerary reminderFriday - 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 earlier route post about 10 am 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 - curry10pm - pub11pm - the Loft 12pm - DANCE OFF....last man/woman standing
13-12-2011, 01:50 PM
Amex

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

Itinerary reminderFriday - 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 earlier route post about 10 am 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 - curry10pm - pub11pm - the Loft 12pm - DANCE OFF....last man/woman standing

Pure unorganised chaos real XOTF Mr Brightside has with the introduction of a map designated himself as navigator for the weekend.
13-12-2011, 02:02 PM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

As I have been too crippled to race the last few weeks, the win of Welsh Cross League is now out of my reach as I have plummeted from being 1st to being 3rd... As by Sunday I won't have been on a bike for 3 weeks and I am still not fit enough to race a hard cross final, so I have decided that easing myself gently back into physical activity by going to the Loft with you all seems like a better idea... I am trusting the hospice errrr, hostel will be able to give me a bed for another night :)
13-12-2011, 02:03 PM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

Oh and Pilgrim, I will be walking Saturday :) Think Mr Brightside is as well...

If it is very windy though, I will need to attach myself to Amex or I shall be blown away :w00t:
13-12-2011, 03:08 PM
The Master

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanneke

Oh and Pilgrim, I will be walking Saturday :) Think Mr Brightside is as well...If it is very windy though, I will need to attach myself to Amex or I shall be blown away :w00t:

Mr Amex had best be running Han....he has no excuse
13-12-2011, 03:12 PM
Derby Tup

Re: Xmas on the fells

I'm running, Stef will be walking
13-12-2011, 03:14 PM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

I 'may' be able to keep up with him by walking fast ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Master

Mr Amex had best be running Han....he has no excuse
13-12-2011, 04:56 PM
dominion

Re: Xmas on the fells

I seem to have booked Thursday and Friday off and refused the offer of large amounts of cash to work at the weekend...

Best get somewhere to stay booked! :thumbup:
13-12-2011, 05:03 PM
Derby Tup

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by dominion

I seem to have booked Thursday and Friday off and refused the offer of large amounts of cash to work at the weekend...

Best get somewhere to stay booked! :thumbup:

Good work dom! :cool:
13-12-2011, 05:04 PM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

:thumbup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by dominion

I seem to have booked Thursday and Friday off and refused the offer of large amounts of cash to work at the weekend...

Best get somewhere to stay booked! :thumbup:
13-12-2011, 08:05 PM
mr brightside

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex

Mr Brightside has with the introduction of a map designated himself as navigator for the weekend.

The map is free, nav services will be charged at 1 Godfather/mile, Snecklifter will not be considered as currency [yuk].

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanneke

Oh and Pilgrim, I will be walking Saturday :) Think Mr Brightside is as well...

Haven't decided yet, the car is busting my balls, i might do a shorty in the lakes friday and walk saturday...couldn't say right now.
13-12-2011, 09:51 PM
stevefoster

Re: Xmas on the fells

Everyone have a great time and look after Amex, him and the Mrs. have more breaks between them than an American sports channel!
Enjoy yourselves:thumbup:
13-12-2011, 10:32 PM
mr brightside

Re: Xmas on the fells

Das wetter...

Friday
Another bright day with a few wintry showers. The showers
will be heavy at times, with the best of the drier
brighter conditions across southern ranges. Strong
Northeast winds will give considerable buffeting while
surface conditions remain treacherous underfoot in
places.

Saturday
Wintry showers will continue at first before becoming
isolated as the day progresses with the best of the
brightness later. Fresh to strong northwest winds.

Sunday
A bright day with most places staying dry, although a few
wintry showers may affect the western fells. Fresh
northwest winds.
13-12-2011, 10:39 PM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

Brrrrr... think I shall get the Sneklifter in early...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr brightside

Das wetter...

Friday
Another bright day with a few wintry showers. The showers
will be heavy at times, with the best of the drier
brighter conditions across southern ranges. Strong
Northeast winds will give considerable buffeting while
surface conditions remain treacherous underfoot in
places.

Saturday
Wintry showers will continue at first before becoming
isolated as the day progresses with the best of the
brightness later. Fresh to strong northwest winds.

Sunday
A bright day with most places staying dry, although a few
wintry showers may affect the western fells. Fresh
northwest winds.
14-12-2011, 01:33 PM
Amex

Re: Xmas on the fells

it is with extream sadness that i have to report---- that Mrs Amex after her fall while out running Sunday now has to be admitted for her hand to be pinned and screwed she is booked into hospital first thing Thursday morn, therefore it puts into jepordy my attendance at this event on Friday.
i will keep you informed
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14-12-2011, 02:02 PM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

Oh no, that sounds bad Amex :( I have to say, you guys certainly know how to break yourselves properly :w00t:

I hope it isn't going to be too awful and will you be able to join us on Saturday at least? Trying very hard not to be too selfish here... :o

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex

it is with extream sadness that i have to report---- that Mrs Amex after her fall while out running Sunday now has to be admitted for her hand to be pinned and screwed she is booked into hospital first thing Thursday morn, therefore it puts into jepordy my attendance at this event on Friday.
i will keep you informed
x
14-12-2011, 06:09 PM
Keswick_Krumble

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex

Pure unorganised chaos real XOTF Mr Brightside has with the introduction of a map designated himself as navigator for the weekend.

Will he be bringing his grumpy mother in law with him or will she be waiting at the finish to scold him if he messes up?

KK
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14-12-2011, 07:28 PM
Penguin

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex

Please let it be known that the forum member known as KK has been in negotiations with XOTF executives and our people are talking to KK's People with a possibility that he/she will make a guest appearance at XOTF

its big its breaking you heard it here first!

Thats if he/she has the balls!!!

i never knew a tart(KK) could even get it's legs over the oven door never mind run to it!!
14-12-2011, 10:35 PM
Borrowdale_Battenberg

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keswick_Krumble

Will he be bringing his grumpy mother in law with him or will she be waiting at the finish to scold him if he messes up?KKx

I am certain that if you were to attend there would be a fair few on here that would be queuing up to scold you, me old china.A scolded bean crumble hmmmmm
14-12-2011, 11:21 PM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

I will be the first one... for abusing the image of a Dutch apple tart and trying to pass it off as a crumble GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borrowdale_Battenberg

I am certain that if you were to attend there would be a fair few on here that would be queuing up to scold you, me old china.A scolded bean crumble hmmmmm
14-12-2011, 11:27 PM
Keswick_Krumble

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanneke

I will be the first one... for abusing the image of a Dutch apple tart and trying to pass it off as a crumble GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Shouldn't you have a nutty tart for your piccie hon?

KK
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15-12-2011, 10:25 AM
Borrowdale_Battenberg

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keswick_Krumble

Shouldn't you have a nutty tart for your piccie hon?

KK
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Shouldnt you have a piccie of thrush me old china. After all you are an irritating ............
15-12-2011, 12:07 PM
Keswick_Krumble

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borrowdale_Battenberg

Shouldnt you have a piccie of thrush me old china. After all you are an irritating ............

You appear to mistake me for one of your damned Ponies, hon. The shame that you bear.....KKx
15-12-2011, 01:26 PM
Amex

Re: Xmas on the fells

Thrush hmmmmmm
says a lot really.

So KK are you picking up the gauntlet and making an appearance at the XOTF? Where all your new found friends are waiting to meet you, it is in your neck of the woods.
15-12-2011, 03:27 PM
Derby Tup

Re: Xmas on the fells

Ne'er mind K_K; is Lola coming this year? :w00t:
15-12-2011, 03:37 PM
SteveS

Re: Xmas on the fells

Since the forecast looks okay I'm gonna drive up tomorrow. Sorry environment, but it's the stupid train fares, more than double the cost than to drive up with just me in the car. Anyone near the A1 south of Scotch Corner is welcome to a lift. No idea what I'm going to do yet tomorrow, other than get to the pub in the evening the day is planfree for now.

I broke my little toe last weekend but going with with "it's only a teeny little bone, how much of a problem can it be running" approach. I'm supposed to ice it so I think the weather on the fells might suit anyway :)
15-12-2011, 07:46 PM
Nigel

Re: Xmas on the fells

I'm heading up in the morning but doubt that I'll make it up there too early - still several strands of unfinished work to do - so will probably have a wander up Skiddaw or somewhere Friday and catch you all in the Pub later.
15-12-2011, 08:00 PM
Chris K

Re: Xmas on the fells

''it is in your neck of the woods'' I hope not......it would never do to have such an entity actually existing here!
15-12-2011, 09:14 PM
Keswick_Krumble

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris K

''it is in your neck of the woods'' I hope not......it would never do to have such an entity actually existing here!

How demeaning, how rude, how dreadfully dull.

KK
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15-12-2011, 10:15 PM
mr brightside

Re: Xmas on the fells

Garage still has my car. My wrist is giving me grief so i gave it to the MOT garage to sort out; it was only a brake master cylinder, i should've taken the aggro and done it myself. If they come up with a yarn tommorrow i won't be at XOTF this year. BTW, assuming i make it where is this pub by the shop with the daft hats where we're meeting on friday? Same as last year's friday meet?
15-12-2011, 10:32 PM
stevefoster

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keswick_Krumble

How demeaning, how rude, how dreadfully dull.

KK
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Been looking in the mirror again?
15-12-2011, 10:33 PM
emmilou

Re: Xmas on the fells

Yup. The Dog and Gun
15-12-2011, 10:33 PM
Hanneke

Re: Xmas on the fells

I am assuming it is the dog and something, like last year... B*gger, walked past it earlier, ah Dog & Gun...

Drove up happily today, nice and sunny... now we seem to have a severe weather warning :-O Ah well, I get to drink all the Skelifter if you guys don't make it... :thumbup:

Bikeride on for tomorrow morning, if there are any takers and we don't get snowed in tonight :)

See you all tomorrow or Saturday :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr brightside

Garage still has my car. My wrist is giving me grief so i gave it to the MOT garage to sort out; it was only a brake master cylinder, i should've taken the aggro and done it myself. If they come up with a yarn tommorrow i won't be at XOTF this year. BTW, assuming i make it where is this pub by the shop with the daft hats where we're meeting on friday? Same as last year's friday meet?
15-12-2011, 10:36 PM
Nee Bother

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

Itinerary reminderFriday - 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 earlier route post about 10 am 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 - curry10pm - pub11pm - the Loft 12pm - DANCE OFF....last man/woman standing

Just reminding myself wot's happening.......................Emmi, will there be room for 2 more for curry?????
15-12-2011, 10:37 PM
mr brightside

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmilou

Yup. The Dog and Gun

Cheers Ems
15-12-2011, 11:10 PM
Keswick_Krumble

Re: Xmas on the fells

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevefoster

Been looking in the mirror again?

You'll be retracting your words, apologising and offering to buy me a drink sometime soon.....just like you always do Stevie hon.

KK
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