Underrated life pleasures.

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

Are you a member of the ramblers ?

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No. Never having really been a walker I joined a few Meetup walking groups a few years ago. I now lead walks for three of them inbetween leading walks along the SW Coastal Path for my friends via a Facebook group I set up. My fellow walkers tell me that the Ramblers can be very serious but I don't have any experience of them myself. Having a pint or two at then end and after several hours of strenuous exercise doesn't make me too guilty :-)

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Originally Posted by jon1959

If he was Alan Bennett he would be drinking Yorkshire tea and eating a macaroon!

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Wasn't he also into toasted tea cakes and Fondant Fancies?

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Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

Wasn't he also into toasted tea cakes and Fondant Fancies?

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I think you may be right. If Thora Hird was still around we could ask her.

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Originally Posted by jon1959

I think you may be right. If Thora Hird was still around we could ask her.

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Have you listened to Betjeman's Banana Blush? It's a masterpiece of such whimsy.

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Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

No. Never having really been a walker I joined a few Meetup walking groups a few years ago. I now lead walks for three of them inbetween leading walks along the SW Coastal Path for my friends via a Facebook group I set up. My fellow walkers tell me that the Ramblers can be very serious but I don't have any experience of them myself. Having a pint or two at then end and after several hours of strenuous exercise doesn't make me too guilty :-)

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We do a lot of walking (Pennines, UK national trails and European walking holidays) but just cannot get into group walks. We do go out with another couple once in a blue moon, and have sometimes been with groups on guided walks abroad but otherwise just the two of us. The main reason is not inherent anti-sociability (well, maybe me a bit) but because we want to set our own pace, and not be held back by the slowest. It does turn some walks into more of a route march than a stop-start ramble, but there is nothing better than getting into a good rhythm on a ridge or high moor and feel the heart and lungs pumping on the way up and the knees screaming on the way down! I agree about the pub at the end, though!

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Originally Posted by jon1959

We do a lot of walking (Pennines, UK national trails and European walking holidays) but just cannot get into group walks. We do go out with another couple once in a blue moon, and have sometimes been with groups on guided walks abroad but otherwise just the two of us. The main reason is not inherent anti-sociability (well, maybe me a bit) but because we want to set our own pace, and not be held back by the slowest. It does turn some walks into more of a route march than a stop-start ramble, but there is nothing better than getting into a good rhythm on a ridge or high moor and feel the heart and lungs pumping on the way up and the knees screaming on the way down! I agree about the pub at the end, though!

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I know what you mean and it's ironic that it's the only activity I do in groups as I am usually a very independent type. However, I have met some great friends this way and I also enjoy doing something for other people to look forward to. I do other 'offline' walks without groups but with a friend or five.

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Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

No. Never having really been a walker I joined a few Meetup walking groups a few years ago. I now lead walks for three of them inbetween leading walks along the SW Coastal Path for my friends via a Facebook group I set up. My fellow walkers tell me that the Ramblers can be very serious but I don't have any experience of them myself. Having a pint or two at then end and after several hours of strenuous exercise doesn't make me too guilty :-)

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Tiger Bay Ramblers down this way are a bit too serious for me , will have a look on meet up .

What sort of gear do you wear for walking ?

I have decent walking trainers for summer use

But now its autumn and winter coming I guess I should get myself some waterproof trousers ......is there such a thing , some base layers and a jacket .

I am not one for hiking up pen y fan in the pissing wind and rain

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

Tiger Bay Ramblers down this way are a bit too serious for me , will have a look on meet up .

What sort of gear do you wear for walking ?

I have decent walking trainers for summer use

But now its autumn and winter coming I guess I should get myself some waterproof trousers ......is there such a thing , some base layers and a jacket .

I am not one for hiking up pen y fan in the pissing wind and rain

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I'm not a walking apparel nerd so I'm not the best person to ask. You do need waterproof boots for the wet weather though. Boots not only give your ankle more support than hardy shoes but you are likely to trudge through environments where the water would enter your shoes at ankle level.

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Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

I'm not a walking apparel nerd so I'm not the best person to ask. You do need waterproof boots for the wet weather though. Boots not only give your ankle more support than hardy shoes but you are likely to trudge through environments where the water would enter your shoes at ankle level.

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I have a pair of hi tech eurohikes , a decent budget walking boot

I tend to walk on roads , the local farmers round here are a bit odd

They don't like outsiders

Started the Camino de Compostela at St Jean Pied de Port. The entire walk is 790 kms. Got as far as Burgos (around 290 kms) in two attempts. Haven’t had the chance to have another crack at it yet. It’s on my list

Favourite place on the first leg was Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees is very atmospheric. It’s where Roland led Charlegmagnes rearguard at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. I liked the area so much I spent 3 days there which fkd my schedule but that’s the way it goes. Walk to your own rhythm enjoy the views

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Originally Posted by fingers

A one wipe poo

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:thumbup:

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

I have a pair of hi tech eurohikes , a decent budget walking boot

I tend to walk on roads , the local farmers round here are a bit odd

They don't like outsiders

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Is there anything you’re not an expert on?

Masterbaiting

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Originally Posted by xsnaggle

When you said you had the window open I thought you were listening to next door's music, hence the lack of choice!! :music:

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Cant hear their music over their 3 kids screaming all day long unfortunately

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Originally Posted by insider

Who you in the bath with?

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Duckie. Obviously!!!

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Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

A great pleasure I discovered just a few years ago is walking with good company in our wonderful countryside (preferably with the sea in view at some stage) for a several hours, stopping en route to take in the view, to have coffee and picnic breaks and for an occasional breather when the going is tough - and retiring to a pub (these days just the garden) for a drink and communal chat afterwards. It's something I have become addicted to and rarely does a weekend go by without my organising such a day or two.
It makes one appreciate nature more, it's healthy and it's a sociable activity too. It's not rock and roll but I like it.

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Spent hours out walking today. Can't beat it, exercise, fresh air and it's a great tool for Mental health.

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

Tiger Bay Ramblers down this way are a bit too serious for me , will have a look on meet up .

What sort of gear do you wear for walking ?

I have decent walking trainers for summer use

But now its autumn and winter coming I guess I should get myself some waterproof trousers ......is there such a thing , some base layers and a jacket .

I am not one for hiking up pen y fan in the pissing wind and rain

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I got a trespass jacket given to me off a family member that they got in a charity shop its ****ing great for the wind and rain and its really thin.

You can get over the top type waterproof trousers but they'll make you sweat..

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Originally Posted by fingers

A one wipe poo

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I've happened to wipe, on more than one occasion, and had perfectly clean toilet paper.. Actually shit and not needed to wipe.
It's weird. Anyone else had this?

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Originally Posted by dembethewarrior

I've happened to wipe, on more than one occasion, and had perfectly clean toilet paper.. Actually shit and not needed to wipe.
It's weird. Anyone else had this?

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There should be a section on this message board for the under elevens.

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Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

There should be a section on this message board for the under elevens.

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Maybe quote the one who started it.

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Originally Posted by J R Hartley

Is there anything you’re not an expert on?

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if I was an expert on walking , why would I be asking an experienced walker about winter gear ?

How very odd

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Originally Posted by kendoddsdadsdogsdead

...probably wanking down lambeth

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I was really looking forward to tuning into the BBC news to read the BBC had been burnt to the fecking ground

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Originally Posted by dembethewarrior

I've happened to wipe, on more than one occasion, and had perfectly clean toilet paper.. Actually shit and not needed to wipe.
It's weird. Anyone else had this?

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Kinky stuff, allowing your missus to shave your anal hair.

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Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

Kinky stuff, allowing your missus to shave your anal hair.

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its what they call the depth charge

Perfect delivery

Squeezing a blackhead out.

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Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

Kinky stuff, allowing your missus to shave your anal hair.

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I ain't got a missus. And my arse is hairy.

Cheers.

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Originally Posted by dembethewarrior

I ain't got a missus. And my arse is hairy.

Cheers.

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Sludge isn't fussy.

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

Sleeping passed 5am!

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So its not just me....

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Originally Posted by dembethewarrior

I've happened to wipe, on more than one occasion, and had perfectly clean toilet paper.. Actually shit and not needed to wipe.
It's weird. Anyone else had this?

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Wasn’t this known as the ghost shit on this board:shrug:

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Originally Posted by splott parker

Wasn’t this known as the ghost shit on this board:shrug:

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I don't recall. Anyway we'd better stop or that pompous fella will relegate us to the US board.