gecko76 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:12 pm Not sure if a petrol stove might not be a bit fierce, but there's only one way to find out.

Do it do it do it

RIP wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 4:55 pm Impressive effort there V. I often think that my ideal bivvy would involve some hot crumpet somewhere along the line.

>Kenneth-Williams-Carry-On-Fnarr-Laugh>

Of course it would
Would that be before or after some lovely baps somewhere on your travels??

Verena wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:20 pm

RIP wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 4:55 pm Impressive effort there V. I often think that my ideal bivvy would involve some hot crumpet somewhere along the line.

>Kenneth-Williams-Carry-On-Fnarr-Laugh>

Of course it would
Would that be before or after some lovely baps somewhere on your travels??

Unfortunately the joke doesn't work for a Derbyshire Ram because we call them cobs of course .

Verena wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:19 pm

gecko76 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:12 pm Not sure if a petrol stove might not be a bit fierce, but there's only one way to find out.

Do it do it do it

I’ve heated crumpets in a (dry) frying pan, which, when you think about it is how crumpets are made. Funnily enough, I’ve just been looking at Trangia non-stick frying pans, though for frying sausages, not crumpets. But, what a good idea.

Philosophical question: is breakfast still breakfast if it involves coffee, but not food?
Let's just assume that it is, and that this counts as Breakfast with a View and a Half - admittedly no bike was involved - but if it wasn't for bikepacking I don't think I'd have thought of bringing a stove up with me and making a fresh brew, rather than carrying a thermos

IMG_20240525_045653 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr

Aware that is such a cliche these days, I nonetheless thought it would be a nice thing to do to walk up to Pen y Fan to watch the sunrise on Saturday morning, as I've never actually done that.

As I approached the summit from the steeper, northern ridge, I realised that, of course it was like Piccadilly Circus up there, not exactly quiet or peaceful, as well as naturally windy. So I found a nice sheltered spot just below, where I could almost pretend that I was alone, and had my brew with a view.

Sunrise itself was admittedly a little underwhelming, compared to the stunning build up earlier, complete with cloud inversions, always a beautiful sight.

IMG_20240525_041712 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr

IMG_20240525_050714 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr

Well worth it though, a gorgeaus way to start the day

Verena wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 8:17 am Philosophical question: is breakfast still breakfast if it involves coffee, but not food?

Coffee *is* food. At least for some of us. Photo courtesy of Mike.


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