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    Re: The joy of map reading.

    Still a traditionalist, although I've got Memory Map on the PC. You still can't beat the satisfaction of unfolding an OS map (or four if it's the Lakes ) across the living room floor and planning a route.

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    Re: The joy of map reading.

    I love map and compass work, but i also sling a GPS in the bum bag to record where i have been how long etc, then download the info to memory map and log all my mileage, peaks etc to a log so that i have an ongoing record of my feeble efforts.

    I don`t anticipate using the GPS for navigation but you never know i could stand on and break my compass one day.

    I also read maps in bed

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    Re: The joy of map reading.

    i keep lookin at this thread and keep thinkin about those 52 week supplements
    THE JOY OF SEX
    anyone remember it

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    Re: The joy of map reading.

    Quote Originally Posted by OneHillWonder View Post
    I LOVE .... in bed
    Quote Originally Posted by daz h View Post
    THE JOY OF SEX
    anyone remember it


    I note that this 30th Anniversary Edition coincides with my 30th anniversary.
    Last edited by XRunner; 24-04-2007 at 10:43 PM.

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    Re: The joy of map reading.

    Quote Originally Posted by daz h View Post
    im very good with maps but not with a compass
    Sort of know what you mean - on last year's LAMM I hardly used the compass, I found that I could navigate along quite easily using just the map and figuring out the features we were passing. It helped that there were lots of good "rail" features and the like.

    We only had problems with two checkpoints, one on each day, and in both cases it was more a case of poor micro navigation rather than anything else. One was a reentrent in a field of peat hags, the other we miscounted the number of streams we had crossed and cut up too early (like nearly everyone else).

    I have loads of maps at home from first edition OS facimilies to ridge maps of the Karakoram. Wouldn't describe them as porn though

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    Re: The joy of map reading.

    Maps are one of the true Hidden Gems in life....
    so much there, the more you look...
    the more you see... (crass but true)
    I too have them by the bedside...
    and even under the pillow, on the darkest of nights.
    Eventually you fall right into them...
    and find yourself able to absorb & imbibe..
    the fine detail & alluring contours...
    tangible in the extreme....
    Maybe Navigation is the new Porn?!!
    Perhaps we will see Cartographers in Court...

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    Re: The joy of map reading.

    Never thought of the porn link, map reading just gets better

    I too take maps to bed sometimes, thought it was a symptom of age , but I'm obviously not alone.

    I purchased the Brecon Beacons map today - think I'll go downstairs and bring it up right now .

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    Re: The joy of map reading.

    I've also got this and a copy of this...

    Neither are that good for navigating on the fells with though.

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    Re: The joy of map reading.

    I've got a map on my bedroom wall. It was my Dad's - one of the old shaded relief OS maps of the Lakes. Had it for ages then saw the one at the Wasdale Head Inn and it gave me the idea to get it framed. My missus wasn't too chuffed about it. Maybe I should put it on the ceiling.
    Last edited by Grouse; 24-04-2007 at 11:22 PM. Reason: cant spill

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    Re: The joy of map reading.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mud View Post
    I've also got this and a copy of this...

    Neither are that good for navigating on the fells with though.
    Both excellent...
    Mapping the mind is mapping the heart..
    The body just follows on..
    "My" ancient linen backed 1"...
    of The Peak District always makes
    me thoughtful & happy...
    so many cracks & creases...
    somehow the detail always shines through..
    +
    I've a small & precious selection..
    of Bartholomew's Revised "Half-Inch" Contoured, too...
    blood runs quick when these are opened..

    too much excitement,
    time to boot out Miss Paws!

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