Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
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Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Any bogs I may sink
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Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
There's a few muddy bits but I've tried to avoid bogs ... so no one has any 'George Michael' moments!Any bogs I may sink
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Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Stu, dont wait for me to get there coz i cant make it now. I couldnt get out of work sunday after all without going sick and im not gonna risk it....gutted will be a good night i feel too. Im still up for joining u on the alternate xmas trip if u still do it as im legit off work then for four days!!!
enjoy everyone
enjoy everyone

Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
How's the low carb going

Bivvy Bara by fantasticmrmatt, on Flickr
Also can somebody bring some meths :)

Bivvy Bara by fantasticmrmatt, on Flickr
Also can somebody bring some meths :)
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I'll bring the meths then!
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Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Work have been giving these little flat water bottles out for some reason*

20121207_181623 by nickgilling, on Flickr
They seem to hold half a bottle of wine each, which is nice.
I think a tasty Chilean Carmenere will do just fine 8-)
*not what I'm going to use them for that's for certain.

20121207_181623 by nickgilling, on Flickr
They seem to hold half a bottle of wine each, which is nice.
I think a tasty Chilean Carmenere will do just fine 8-)
*not what I'm going to use them for that's for certain.
Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
ha, the stuff hp give away. I didn't get any 

Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Loads in Lytham St Anne's last week! Got one from Milton Keynes. Haven't seen any in Telford, Bracknell, Hook or Bristol though.
Is that three of us who work for HP then?
Small world/huge company - I keep bumping into people from HP everywhere.
Is that three of us who work for HP then?
Small world/huge company - I keep bumping into people from HP everywhere.
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Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Still hovering between the gelert solo and trying not to look stupid putting the tarp up for the first time.. :? :?
I’ve been abart a bit
Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Give us all a laugh 

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Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Could be even funnier after a swig or two of port....
I’ve been abart a bit
Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Have you used the Gelert Solo in anger before? I found mine was suitable only for midgets!
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Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
No, I haven't, it was an impulse buy. And midget I ain't :D
Weather seems okay for Saturday night, I'll take my chances with the tarp.
Weather seems okay for Saturday night, I'll take my chances with the tarp.
I’ve been abart a bit
Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
I'm taking a tent, it's only 300g more than the bivvy bag and tarp, and easier to put up.
Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Trees or Barron wasteland?
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For anybody thats remotely interested.
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Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Cheers all for a top weekend, great route and nice find on the accommodation Stu!!
A dwarf walks into a bar..........
A dwarf walks into a bar..........
I’ve been abart a bit
Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
Was a great laugh, thanks all.
Has anyone heard from Steve?
Has anyone heard from Steve?
Re: Winter bivi/bothy/hammock gala 2012 (Wales)
I'm fine - I just decided to do some bits of the Pendam on the way back which, given how I was feeling was not the best plan!