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[OneHillWonder]

I got told off for reading maps in bed

[Mr1470]

OHW - No! Really? Surely that is THE MOST fun you could possibly have in bed!

[Denzil]

I also have an unsustainable obsession for technical clothing. Where my normal friends spend all their money in TopShop, I'll spend hours browsing the Outdoor Shops getting all excited about the latest lightweight ultrabreathable jacket.

I have 4 anoraks

Officially a geek?

What more evidence is needed !

We even have a section within our forum devoted to the suitability of anoraks. As soon as anyone posts anything asking for advice on the best type to have there are a multitude of postings, each giving line and verse about their particular favourites best attributes. Taped seams, storm flaps, wired hoods, Event, Goretex, Paclite, Featherlite, Pertex !! In fact to prove a point look on the equipment thread and see the number of postings to the 'Anorak' Post !

I think it is about time we as a community stand up and be proud of our geekiness !

In the words of BIll Gates, 'It wont be the meek that inherit the earth, but THE GEEK'

I AM A FELL RUNNING GEEK AND PROUD OF IT !!

[Bog Trotter]

This is great - now I know I am not alone

My spreadsheets of races run, miles trained and mountains climbed can come out of the closet!

[The Juicer]

Taped seams, storm flaps, wired hoods, Event, Goretex, Paclite, Featherlite, Pertex !!

Stop it, stop it. I'm getting all excited!!!

[OneHillWonder]

OHW - No! Really? Surely that is THE MOST fun you could possibly have in bed!

Well that's exactly what I said!
He thought differently, so I dumped him, and now I can read maps ALL NIGHT LONG if I want to

Juicer, I too seem to use any spare bits of cash or save up to buy stuff technical type clothing, then moan when I haven't got any 'going out' clothes I haven't got 4 anoraks yet but that is purely because I am still doing in depth research on what to buy next

[Mr1470]

OHW - you really need to adopt the "Juicer Method" to "going out clothing"...........


Wear your technical gear!!!

And as for the "dumping"....a correct decision!

[The Juicer]

Yep, OHW - good decision on the fella!!

I'm a bit worried about the anoraks thread Denzil has started. It's bound to result in me wanting more anoraks!

[Denzil]

Well that's exactly what I said!
He thought differently, so I dumped him, and now I can read maps ALL NIGHT LONG if I want to

Juicer, I too seem to use any spare bits of cash or save up to buy stuff technical type clothing, then moan when I haven't got any 'going out' clothes I haven't got 4 anoraks yet but that is purely because I am still doing in depth research on what to buy next

Here's a new trick for you. Whilst in bed, with your map, try and form the duvet into the shape of the hills you are looking at ! That way you can get a 3 D picture of the terrain !! Ooops, have I said too much now !

No prizes for guessing that AllanT says he makes Mount Fuji under his duvet every night !!!

[Mr1470]

Here's a new trick for you. Whilst in bed, with your map, try and form the duvet into the shape of the hills you are looking at ! That way you can get a 3 D picture of the terrain !! Ooops, have I said too much now !

Doh!! And there's me going and buying one of those "digital mapping" things when there was FAR more fun to be had by taking a DIY approach!