tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.comments2023-09-01T15:30:34.949+01:00On the Way to StornowaySpencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12804997221198019165noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-12302099296506737782023-06-28T15:19:06.891+01:002023-06-28T15:19:06.891+01:00A poem about that day has been published in a book...A poem about that day has been published in a book of poetry for The Island Games 2023 by Guernsey Arts https://issuu.com/gsyarts/docs/poetry_book_finished/42Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804997221198019165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-9326282440345890092013-07-10T13:52:44.362+01:002013-07-10T13:52:44.362+01:00Hi Louise, do feel free to add anything or correct...Hi Louise, do feel free to add anything or correct my memory. I got a bit delayed posting this as I had a week in Scotland with my mum and sister - which meant that there was a bigger delay than I would normally like between the walk and the post.<br /><br />More time for me to forget stuff!Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804997221198019165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-83321350866605140472013-07-10T02:11:19.300+01:002013-07-10T02:11:19.300+01:00Nice write-up, Spencer. I really enjoyed the walk,...Nice write-up, Spencer. I really enjoyed the walk, and catching up with you again. Thanks for letting me come along.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679048374981566378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-87236623355793464582013-07-07T16:07:07.250+01:002013-07-07T16:07:07.250+01:00i used to live in turvey in red cottages until i w...i used to live in turvey in red cottages until i was about 2 and a half weather it was happy or not i could not say but my parents split up when i turened 12yrs old and continued so til they divorced when i was 21Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-682324667441815622013-05-19T00:10:51.209+01:002013-05-19T00:10:51.209+01:00He he, thanks for the comment. Caramel has pointed...He he, thanks for the comment. Caramel has pointed out that it was a text conversation rather than a phone call - about whether you should wear pants - she seemed to think that I had not made this sufficiently clear.<br /><br />Glad the cycle ride was great. Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804997221198019165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-22910929012167690852013-05-18T23:53:26.120+01:002013-05-18T23:53:26.120+01:00What a lovely walk! Will try to get tob he punch b...What a lovely walk! Will try to get tob he punch bowl, amazing photos.<br /><br />The cycle was great with lots of minty lard, on the inside of the shorts with no pants (slight private disappearing, but no apparent side effects)<br /><br />Caramel's lardy-arsed friend xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-21139951185857488962013-05-13T21:22:05.123+01:002013-05-13T21:22:05.123+01:00Thanks, Jane.
I have another day to write up - s...Thanks, Jane. <br /><br />I have another day to write up - some great countryside. It is interesting if not exactly surprising the contrast with going North. North from London I fairly soon hit the Midland Plain which whilst not devoid of interest could hardly be claimed as prime walking country. South West it has been all good so far.Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804997221198019165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-64042153893175656132013-05-13T17:28:43.394+01:002013-05-13T17:28:43.394+01:00Such a nice way to spend the day! Love the pictur...Such a nice way to spend the day! Love the pictures and stories.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-25570462392722390902013-03-06T17:58:10.154+00:002013-03-06T17:58:10.154+00:00Sounds like an admirable project. I'll be loo...Sounds like an admirable project. I'll be looking forward to your posts on this trek.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-20211564058671008802012-11-07T17:16:03.709+00:002012-11-07T17:16:03.709+00:00Great stuff Spencer. Dunno when I will be next in ...Great stuff Spencer. Dunno when I will be next in Skye alas.Edwin Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317173893948248954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-71171272076833019322011-07-28T20:14:22.764+01:002011-07-28T20:14:22.764+01:00Thanks, Andy. I remember you well. Hope your own t...Thanks, Andy. I remember you well. Hope your own trip was fun. Next time I get the Eurostar I will wonder if you are driving it.Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804997221198019165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-46864288648489079972011-07-28T18:58:19.907+01:002011-07-28T18:58:19.907+01:00Congratulations Spencer, that's some achieveme...Congratulations Spencer, that's some achievement. We met on the Sleeper to Fort William in early June and had a beer together. I was in awe of what you had achieved then and am so pleased for you that you have completed your trek.<br /><br />Well done.<br /><br />ANDYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-41715124337813062592011-07-15T07:08:13.081+01:002011-07-15T07:08:13.081+01:00Great blog! That was a tough day on your own.Great blog! That was a tough day on your own.MEMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13810346160861172474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-11888602446020005942011-07-03T13:40:05.593+01:002011-07-03T13:40:05.593+01:00Give us a chance, Pete! I have a few things in min...Give us a chance, Pete! I have a few things in mind for future posts. I have not yet worked out exactly how far I walked which is one.<br /><br />And I want to think about the best bits and the worst bits etc.<br /><br />So there will be more, when I get round to it!Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804997221198019165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-72360538539971261752011-07-03T00:39:44.756+01:002011-07-03T00:39:44.756+01:00Hi Spencer. Paul told me of your blog. I once bou...Hi Spencer. Paul told me of your blog. I once bought pants in the Gaelic Pakistani store just up from the harbour. To Whit the banks of Tarbert. It's one of the most beautiful places in the world that I've seen. Archway on the other hand..... Keep on truckin' Trevor.Trevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374331356423892071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-71168247754599332982011-07-02T10:51:18.010+01:002011-07-02T10:51:18.010+01:00How about a summary and some stats?
PeteHow about a summary and some stats?<br /><br />PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-74794503943685097332011-06-27T17:00:17.809+01:002011-06-27T17:00:17.809+01:00Congratulations, Spencer! What an amazing accompli...Congratulations, Spencer! What an amazing accomplishment. I'm in awe of your persistence.melissahttp://www.fehrtrade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-68942982674777591562011-06-27T09:53:27.075+01:002011-06-27T09:53:27.075+01:00Bravo Spencer, a truly magnificent achievement.
L...Bravo Spencer, a truly magnificent achievement.<br /><br />LouiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-60927710136326541152011-06-27T09:32:04.535+01:002011-06-27T09:32:04.535+01:00"a fierce wee shower".....you think you ..."a fierce wee shower".....you think you can talk Scottish now that you're a property-owner there?<br /><br />Loevly photos, as always.<br /><br />LouiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-46847284893617327742011-06-27T09:14:08.993+01:002011-06-27T09:14:08.993+01:00Thanks, Pete. That sounds good.Thanks, Pete. That sounds good.Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804997221198019165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-51885915853447002232011-06-26T23:35:49.907+01:002011-06-26T23:35:49.907+01:00Congratulations! In fact, bloody Hell, you did it!...Congratulations! In fact, bloody Hell, you did it!! That is a truly impressive achievement and I look forward to toasting you in decent Burgundy as soon as the opportunity presents itself.<br /><br />PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-10247580912485337282011-05-31T13:53:46.729+01:002011-05-31T13:53:46.729+01:00You earned that glass of cool white wine...and res...You earned that glass of cool white wine...and rest breaks can add up. Everytime I read your blog, I want to do a similar walk. I love the descriptions of the views, the wildlife, and Mr. Observant :)JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-42085028768647390942011-05-31T09:17:54.653+01:002011-05-31T09:17:54.653+01:00It was pretty tough. I did strike over the hills f...It was pretty tough. I did strike over the hills for the first part, but once I got to Sligachan it was the road or a very long detour. A lesser detour would have been along a footpath to meet the small Braes Road, and I did consider that hard. But I had got the bit between my teeth at this point and if I got to Portree that day I knew I could get to Uig before going back to London. <br />So I Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804997221198019165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-3549939438176347352011-05-31T08:38:37.325+01:002011-05-31T08:38:37.325+01:00Sounds a tough leg, but I imagine just striking ou...Sounds a tough leg, but I imagine just striking out over the hills would be too slow?<br /><br />I was up near the latter part of one of your very early stages yesterday, a huge old chalk pit between Luton and Harlington. I bet that seems a long time ago and a long way away.<br /><br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021857797314805532.post-61868882639205570982011-05-24T12:15:15.105+01:002011-05-24T12:15:15.105+01:00What a lovely (and trusting) landlady in Glenelg, ...What a lovely (and trusting) landlady in Glenelg, and how lucky for you!<br /><br />The scenery looks magnificent.<br /><br />Louise CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com