Last bivi of 2011? Anybody fancy it?

[Matt]

Right thinking that I my uselessness recently and wondering if anybody fancies a last day (nearly) of 2011 bivi ?

Proper lazyman do:

Meet up in Mach at 12pm midday on the 30th December
Quick pint & a pie
Set off into the hills
Nice and slow social pace
Bivi / hammock / tent whatever
Cook off for the best dinner
Whisky
Sleep (or lack of)
Back Mach for a full Welsh

Ace!

[Taylor]

If it was closer to the border I might be able to get a pass but I think my social secretary might have words to say about another trek out west considering I'll be on the M'nB two weeks later. Otherwise I'd defo be up for another trip.

You missed the yearly cook off last week, and I think I duly retained my crown. Mind you, the competition wasn't exactly fierce.

[Matt]

It's only 'cos I wimped the Winter bivi and can't make the M'n'B so will be going out then

[Taylor]

Make it Abergavenny and I reckon it's a goer for me.

[Taylor]

Or make it near Aberdare and we can drag Pete out and maybe Steve or Ian.

[Ian]

Sounds good. Might be able to work it in with the family stuff.

[valleydaddy]

I could be a possible off to Scotland next week to see family so depends on weather etc when we come back, maybe up there for NY not sure yet, but more likely for me if based Black Mountains area

[Stevemorg]

Up for a S wales one - I may even have a new tarp by then! My wife is poorly ATM though - I'm not sure how long she'll be out of action so I may still be tied up with child minding/driving duties

[Bearbonesnorm]

If you're going from Mach I'll be there Matt, keep us posted if you're going from somewhere else ... and I'll speak to the powers that be

[Bearbonesnorm]

You missed the yearly cook off last week, and I think I duly retained my crown. Mind you, the competition wasn't exactly fierce.

Oh yes ... I think the lukewarm, semi-raw Christmas puddings will be regarded for many years as your crowning glory :D

[Taylor]

Steve took control of that part.
Twas nowt to do with me.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Twas nowt to do with me.

I think as head chef you should really take ultimate responsability for all food served ... I'm sure Ainsley would

[Taylor]

Did I not swear at him enough?
Like Gordon.
Thats the last time I let the useless f**kw*t in my f**king kitchen. Jeez, guy's an f**king a**hole.

[Stevemorg]

my Christmas pud was great - you two are too fussy!!!

[valleydaddy]

well that settles it we are going to have to have a master chef bivvy off to settle this!!!

[Stevemorg]

Wife has just had an appendectomy so I'm probably doubtful

[Taylor]

Get well soon mrs morgan

[Matt]

Hope she's okay Steve.

Gonna have to can this ill thought out attempt anyway. Just seen how much stuff we need to get in the car. No room left for gear and a bike :(

[Taylor]

Ask Santa for a bigger car or at least a rack.

[valleydaddy]

or do like you did before send the family in the car and ride to Mach??

[Matt]

I don't think you can get a car much bigger!

Big daft dog and a load of presents doesn't help...

[Taylor]

Righto, I'll take up the baton.
Black mountains it is.
My pink tickets been approved.
Abergavenny, noon, 30th December.
I'll be hammocking again. If anybody wants to try hanging I can lend you a spare one from my collection.

If its any use to you I can lend you a bike and frame bag at this end, you'll just need your kit and harness/seat pack.

[Matt]

Well......

[valleydaddy]

I will let you know Taylor as it depends when we come back from Scotland, but I should be OK for this if we are home, I'd like to try my hammock out

[Stevemorg]

IF the inlaws are still with us I'm going to try and make it - I'll proably be stir crazy by then!