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[pederito1]

Thanks, thats a relief then, I thought she might have locked you out at least.

[Ally]

"Yes, we're both bonkers. But most hillwalkers are."

I would agree!

David and I were talking on Saturday and have decided the next year's yomps will include some which will be a good few hours drive away.

Rather than setting off at the crack of sparrows and then drive home really late I remembered the 'pop-up' tent that Jacob bought last year. It weighs 2.5kgs so will be easy to pack/carry.

The point I'm making is...I'm actually thinking about sleeping in a tent! Me?! Me wot loves a nice hotel!!

[JoM]

Ally, it might be okay there due to the weather you get. I spent one night in a tent during nice weather a couple of years ago, woke to a lovely sunny morning and thoroughly enjoyed it so went with all good intentions the following year....when it was cold and wet and I vowed never again! Thankfully the campsite we were at is within walking distance of home so I was back there and in my own lovely shower by 9.30am (via McDonalds for breakfast)

Suff, that sounds like quite a weekend!

[Suff]

Well it was fun even though it was quite hard Jo. I'd have liked it better with some of the equipment Mrs S and I used to have and some better weather. More like yesterday and today.

Sadly I won't get a chance to do that again for a while, or a long time, depending on work..

[JoM]

Suff, John loves camping and was only saying last night that he and Joe haven't had chance to go this Summer due to his work. First year they've missed in a long time, even if they've just gone to the campsite a couple of miles away for a few long weekends.

Hope you do manage to fit a weekend in at some point, before too long.

[Suff]

Hi Jo,

Sadly with the job loss here it's unlikely that I'll be back in Scotland with time for walking in the next 2 years. Hence the effort to make it. It's a loss when you love walking and camping and just can't make the time.