BG Attempt 17/18th May 2013

[Bob the Dog]

So John / Bob the Dog got round but over the 24 hours old 'un?

Sadly not folks - got round in 25h24m but with a bit of cajoling managed to touch the Skiddaw trigpoint in 23h59m!!!. Was flying over Legs 1 & 2 and most of Leg 3 but then the three large ascents of Seat Sandal, Fairfield and Dollywaggon just killed me and I was going backwards from thereon. However, so many positives, fantastic support from the pacers, people navigating when they couldn't see beyond the end of their noses and brilliant family support at the handovers. Apart from the clag, and a few showers early one I wasn't too bothered by the weather, including the almost total lack of wind, and completed the evening and overnight sessions without gloves. Best of all after 3 "dry" weeks I am now happily rehydrating in The White Horse in Scales. Good things come to those that wait.

Finally, well done to all those who were out over the weekend, especially the Friday evening starters who did get well and truly soaked in a fairly nasty wind.

[DazTheSlug]

hi everybody!
home from Lakes
need bit more time before posting full report, but few points:

MASSIVE respect to Claire for completing :w00t:

Manhar - you've got nothing to apologise for

and if anybody's expecting a reply to a text message, you'll have to wait a few days, cos I left my phone in the caravan!

oh, and I'm wondering if I'm the first BG contender to nearly become cragfast in Dungeon Ghyll!?

[old un]

So John / Bob the Dog got round but over the 24 hours old 'un?

Hi DT just seen post sorry, and I see bob the dog has answered already. Fellguy we must have chatted then?? When one was you? Shame we didn't know mate we went for a pint or two afterwards you could've joined us

[JanSoLo]

Bad luck Daz was a tough night and morning and hopefully you can order some good weather next time....(its Janson who did section 2 and to calf crag with you)....not posted b4 :-)

[Will.Race]

hi everybody!
home from Lakes
need bit more time before posting full report, but few points:

MASSIVE respect to Claire for completing :w00t:

Manhar - you've got nothing to apologise for

and if anybody's expecting a reply to a text message, you'll have to wait a few days, cos I left my phone in the caravan!

oh, and I'm wondering if I'm the first BG contender to nearly become cragfast in Dungeon Ghyll!?

Quite possibly ! It was warmer on High Raise than in there.

Anyway now we've all recovered I trust you'll be joining me for a Kinder Killer attempt tomorrow ? 7 a.m start Hayfield campsite

[that_fjell_guy]

Hi DT just seen post sorry, and I see bob the dog has answered already. Fellguy we must have chatted then?? When one was you? Shame we didn't know mate we went for a pint or two afterwards you could've joined us

We were just standing off to the side in 'civvies'. I didn't speak to anyone as I wasn't sure who was there tbh. Then we went straight to Theatre On the Lake for a 9 o'clock start with Monty Halls!!

[old un]

Maybe next time then Fjellguy re pint. Will I e still got a bag of food of yours in car from wasdale, I had to hide it from Steve and gem but I'm sure gem caught its scent !!! And Kev ( thar) could you ask Andy if hes lost a glove I found one in car which may be his.

[stevefoster]

Maybe next time then Fjellguy re pint. Will I e still got a bag of food of yours in car from wasdale, I had to hide it from Steve and gem but I'm sure gem caught its scent !!! And Kev ( thar) could you ask Andy if hes lost a glove I found one in car which may be his.

I caught it's scent too:wink: Nice to meet jackd
Well Done Bob the Dog:thumbup:

[Moorlander]

Glad you got off save Daz. I think you made the right call .
Really enjoyed the challenge of nav on section 2 . Great support from old n. He was hero. Next time

[Will.Race]

Maybe next time then Fjellguy re pint. Will I e still got a bag of food of yours in car from wasdale, I had to hide it from Steve and gem but I'm sure gem caught its scent !!! And Kev ( thar) could you ask Andy if hes lost a glove I found one in car which may be his.

HA ha. Bet theres not much left by now ? Feel free to eat all the goodies. Am sure our paths will cross again soon so I'll pick up whats left.