elansprint72 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share #21 Posted August 22, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) According to some, Wasdale is actually in Scotland. If you go back far enough... Exactly! The folks in between wanted nothing to do with either the jocks or the many mongrel tribes from darn sarf! http://http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/articles/2006/09/13/the_border_reivers_feature.shtml Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kenneth Posted August 23, 2008 Share #22 Posted August 23, 2008 I think you'll find that this is my Mother's house (hidden behind the trees just right of centre), beyond are the Jaws of Wasdale; which she frequently told me was a place neither in England or Scotland; btw, she particularly warned me against in-coming Yorkshire Tykes and them there Cockerneys from Henley. :D:D These are, after all, "the debatable lands". If you ask me really nicely; I'll post a photo of their private railway station. You lived in Eskdale then. Without doubt one of my favourite areas and on a par with Wasdale and the Duddon. I was brought up in South Leeds and as a teenager interested in climbing one either gravitated to North Wales for weekends away or The Lakes. Having spent holidays in the Lakes as a child there was no choice, it had to be the Lakes, often hitch hiking up Friday evening. We met up with other lads from Bradford dossing in Langdale or Borrowdale. We would try and hitch across Hardknott and Wrynose or go over the back of Bowfell and up to Styhead Tarn. Great days many thick heads from nights in the pubs. Dr Tom Patey, scottish climber and GP used to reckon that a good hang over was good training and gave a similar experience to climbing at altitude which was supposed to ready you for the Alps. About that time a new breed of climbers were emerging who believed that training of a different sort was better. The likes of Ron Fawcett and Pete Livsey, Yorkshiremen through and through believed that a fit healthy lifestyle was far better to push standards. Training on the Leeds Uni climbing wall, the first in the country and the gym they set about putting up some of the hardest free routes on The Dales Limestone crags and The Lakes Mountain crags. The approach to climbing changed forever after that and the rest, as they say is history Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share #23 Posted August 23, 2008 Kenneth, Unfortunately I have no memory of living there. I went over to Sheffield today and stooped off to watch some of the rock monkeys scampering up the edges. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted August 23, 2008 Share #24 Posted August 23, 2008 Kenneth,Unfortunately I have no memory of living there. I went over to Sheffield today and stooped off to watch some of the rock monkeys scampering up the edges. So the picture is not Eskdale then. Is it Gosforth or Santon Bridge? How was The Peak weather today?, it would have thought good friction on those edges. I'm not sure I'm fussed about a jolly in the Lakes. From the places mentioned, there a bit touristy- Andy know what I mean but have a good day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share #25 Posted August 28, 2008 So the picture is not Eskdale then. Is it Gosforth or Santon Bridge? How was The Peak weather today?, it would have thought good friction on those edges. I'm not sure I'm fussed about a jolly in the Lakes. From the places mentioned, there a bit touristy- Andy know what I mean but have a good day Kenneth, I guess it is sort of both Gosforth and Santon Bridge (in the background somewhere); the houses are at Miteside, which is the opposite side of Muncaster Fell to the River Esk. Weather was beautiful on the way to Sheffield and back, roof down, factor 30 applied. I think the touristy places are great, out of season, on a nice day. There is more to The Lakes than a bivvy bag on Black Sail in January. (Must be getting old). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted September 5, 2008 Share #26 Posted September 5, 2008 I'm originally from Lancashire but now living near Cambridge. Depending on the actual date I would be interested, but don't know if I would fall into that category of Southern Jessies? Cheers, Tom Photography by Tom Lane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTD Posted September 5, 2008 Share #27 Posted September 5, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm originally from Lancashire but now living near Cambridge. Depending on the actual date I would be interested, but don't know if I would fall into that category of Southern Jessies?] Lancashire? Wrong side of the Irwell. Aye Southern jessie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share #28 Posted September 5, 2008 Are ye from that bit of olde Lancashire known as Furness? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted September 8, 2008 Share #29 Posted September 8, 2008 Are ye from that bit of olde Lancashire known as Furness? I thought Furness was in the Artic Circle. No, I come from Leigh. (I hate to say it, 'near Wigan'.) Would I be welcome? Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 8, 2008 Share #30 Posted September 8, 2008 ...I come from Leigh. (I hate to say it, 'near Wigan'.) Would I be welcome? Small world, I'm from Atherton. I'd be careful what you say about Wigan, there could be some pie eaters here who'd take offence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 8, 2008 Share #31 Posted September 8, 2008 Dragging... screaming... kicking... Anyone thought of a date or a location yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share #32 Posted September 8, 2008 Sunday 19th October. Meet Glenridding steamer car park 10:30. Walk 6.5 miles to Howtown, catch steamer back to Glenridding, boots etc. required. Eat Traveller's Rest, Glenridding or drive to Sun Inn, Pooley Bridge. Rolo can eat here: http://http://www.sharrowbay.co.uk/ the wet fish is astounding but costs a small fortune. Not recommended if you don't like uphill gardeners. Non-walkers can tool about round the lake chucking stones in and snapping the ripples, or stroll up to Aira Force waterfall. Next meeting after that- Christmas Markets, Manchester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 8, 2008 Share #33 Posted September 8, 2008 No can do (probably) Will be in Poland the weekend before. Wedding anniversary on 15th. Wife's birthday on 22nd. Mouse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share #34 Posted September 8, 2008 And there was me organising a walk through the parish of Barton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted September 8, 2008 Share #35 Posted September 8, 2008 Sunday 19th October.Rolo can eat here: http://http://www.sharrowbay.co.uk/ the wet fish is astounding but costs a small fortune. Not recommended if you don't like uphill gardeners. Next meeting after that- Christmas Markets, Manchester. With Leica MP in hand I prefer to be in a more populated spot than the Lake District. Consequently, I may not take the risk of travelling in a BMW with flat tyres again so soon. Now, if there's a sheepdog trial, or a country fair in the area, I'll overcome my phobia. If not, you'll find me in a new town shooting the graffiti. Rolo de Bono Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 8, 2008 Share #36 Posted September 8, 2008 How about a day at a cattle market? And I don't mean Brannigans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted September 9, 2008 Share #37 Posted September 9, 2008 I can't make the 19th, as I only land that morning at Heathrow, from Singapore. __________________________ Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 9, 2008 Share #38 Posted September 9, 2008 Here's an opportunity or two. Harrison & Hetherington Auctioneers - Sales List Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share #39 Posted September 9, 2008 Unfortunately I have to take my daughter to Uni on 20th Sept, otherwise I would have been here: Egremont Crab Fair As you can see from my avatar, I would not have looked out of place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted September 9, 2008 Share #40 Posted September 9, 2008 Unfortunately I have to take my daughter to Uni on 20th Sept, otherwise I would have been here: Egremont Crab Fair As you can see from my avatar, I would not have looked out of place. Amazing event with the World Gurning Championship ( hence your reluctance to attend). I've diaried it for the Ferret Show and the Onion Competition alone !. Field Events Quad Bikes Casting /Fish Baiting Fairs Fancy Pigeon Show Poultry show Side stalls Onion Competition Vegetable Show Flower Show Various Displays Donkey Rides Climbing Wall 9.00am Equestrian Events Commence From 1.00pm Displays and Amusements Commence Trail for Hounds Ferret Show & Races Terrier & Lurcher Show Jesters Juggling Open Puppy Trail Open Maiden Trail (what's an Open Maiden) Open Restricted Trail Vintage cars & bikes. Great job Pete. Can't your daughter go to Uni next year instead ? Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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