tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post787968696005832539..comments2023-06-02T10:49:09.040+01:00Comments on Gordon's off .....: TGO 2012 - Lochailort to MontroseGordon Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-22155422110798583072012-07-06T21:27:13.242+01:002012-07-06T21:27:13.242+01:00Smashing read Gordon. Thanks.Smashing read Gordon. Thanks.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-55325019603666121792012-06-13T15:46:10.474+01:002012-06-13T15:46:10.474+01:00Hi Willem,
I'll not forget our first meeting....Hi Willem,<br /><br />I'll not forget our first meeting. I was lucky to keep upright after my slip in the Allt Dhaidh Mor. I did hear, later, that a few were not so fortunate and were fully immersed - that would not have been fun.<br /><br />It is great to think that if anything does go wrong there are fellow Challenge folk who will offer to help. You kindly offered me your spare gloves and Martin offered me tea at Red House. I would have welcomed a hot drink, but I don't drink tea - unfortunately.<br /><br />Fingers crossed that the draw is favourable to us in October/November.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Gordon.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-92130014358620562392012-06-13T13:05:28.572+01:002012-06-13T13:05:28.572+01:00Hello Gordon,
Very good read!
It was nice meeting...Hello Gordon,<br /><br />Very good read!<br />It was nice meeting you, hope to see you next year.<br /><br />Keep floating ;)<br /><br />WillemWillem Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039250722884053175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-77837253837272616442012-06-11T07:49:55.194+01:002012-06-11T07:49:55.194+01:00Nice one Gordon, a very enjoyable read indeed.
It...Nice one Gordon, a very enjoyable read indeed.<br /><br />It kind of brings it all back - it <br />was good to meet up with you again, albeit briefly.<br /><br />I'll be one of those applying for next year too!<br /><br />JJJohn Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569413172924501491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-28003764561489723462012-06-02T14:55:37.092+01:002012-06-02T14:55:37.092+01:00Hi Frederic,
I'm pleased to read that your fe...Hi Frederic,<br /><br />I'm pleased to read that your feet are getting better!<br />I'll never forget when we met in Glen Fershie - your feet were not looking too good!<br /><br />One thing that really impressed me was how you were always smiling. That took some determination to keep going.<br /><br />Yes, the floating bothy was quite an experience - luckily we were all alive to tell the tale.<br /><br />I hope to be doing the TGO for a good few years yet, so I hope we meet again in 2016-2017.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Gordon.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-76533633891331738232012-06-02T12:48:24.330+01:002012-06-02T12:48:24.330+01:00Hi !
I just realized your blog is one of those i ...Hi !<br /><br />I just realized your blog is one of those i had visited when i was looking for info on the trailstar.<br />Thanks to the TGO, i had the your advice in person.<br /><br />So you were in that floating bothy, i heard about the story in Montrose, but i failed to understand who was in before reading.<br /><br />Frederic.<br /><br />Both feet soon ready again, and i was able to go to work with shoe not sandals.<br />But i am afraid i wont be able to do the TGO again before 2016-2017...<br />crossing my fingers, not the toes yet..Fredericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-90933290467280659152012-06-01T12:38:06.938+01:002012-06-01T12:38:06.938+01:00Hi Martin,
I enjoyed walking with you those last ...Hi Martin,<br /><br />I enjoyed walking with you those last few days. Jules and Bill were also great company. I must do the sleeper trip - maybe next TGOC.<br /><br />Those 100ml bottles were from Naturallythinking.com. You can mix and match the tops too.<br /><br />2013? or 2014? Fingers crossed.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Gordon.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-4292680255514938142012-06-01T11:47:39.094+01:002012-06-01T11:47:39.094+01:00Gordon. A good read indeed! My journey back from M...Gordon. A good read indeed! My journey back from Montrose was great, had a nightcap with Jules in the lounge car, and then slept till Euston. You must let me know where you get those 100ml bottles of meths from, I think that's a very clever idea. All the best and see you on a future challenge. Martin AngellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-80256737437455198432012-06-01T10:04:22.282+01:002012-06-01T10:04:22.282+01:00Hi Eddie,
It would be great to meet you again. 20...Hi Eddie,<br /><br />It would be great to meet you again. 2013? Fingers crossed.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-8864685480521048912012-06-01T10:03:07.959+01:002012-06-01T10:03:07.959+01:00Hi Andy,
It was good to meet you again. I have to...Hi Andy,<br /><br />It was good to meet you again. I have to admit, I do like the cuben gear. The Trailstar is a wee bit heavy but will keep me going for a while :-)Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-45142647685486259772012-06-01T09:59:49.503+01:002012-06-01T09:59:49.503+01:00Hi Theo,
You are right about the summit picture.
...Hi Theo,<br /><br />You are right about the summit picture.<br /><br />The lepricorn was not there when I took the picture - how strange is that?Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-74945935664103909592012-06-01T09:57:41.132+01:002012-06-01T09:57:41.132+01:00Hi Martin,
The number of folk who pulled out was ...Hi Martin,<br /><br />The number of folk who pulled out was high. It will be interesting to read the full reasons for this.<br /><br />Fingers crossed for next year.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-48606560163623801552012-06-01T09:55:19.952+01:002012-06-01T09:55:19.952+01:00Hi Alan,
Glad you liked it.
I knocked my write u...Hi Alan,<br /><br />Glad you liked it.<br /><br />I knocked my write up out in one go, but it is great to read your write up in instalments too.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-44440386393041822822012-06-01T09:54:01.448+01:002012-06-01T09:54:01.448+01:00Hi Gordon,
I enjoyed reading your report. You cert...Hi Gordon,<br />I enjoyed reading your report. You certainly experienced the extremes of weather during those 2 weeks. I suppose it's the good days and the good company that make up for the horrible days of boring track/road walking.<br />I was initially quite down when I came out about second from last in the draw, but maybe it wasn't such a bad deal after all.<br />You have almost got me thinking about trying for 2013!<br />Cheers<br />EddieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-72197909031503718872012-05-30T16:09:47.552+01:002012-05-30T16:09:47.552+01:00Great report Gordon. Enjoyed our company as always...Great report Gordon. Enjoyed our company as always. But what's that walker? The Trailstar? Far too heavy :-)Andy Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985163646974078973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-59920600436493153492012-05-30T15:51:57.593+01:002012-05-30T15:51:57.593+01:00And I am back in the room.
Lucky Dave arrived hom...And I am back in the room.<br /><br />Lucky Dave arrived home or there would have been rumours.<br /><br />You have beaten me to the punch by a mile with this lot, I am only on day 2 and starting tonight on the Invermallie saga.<br />I might embellish it a bit.<br /><br />Enjoyed that lot and the photo's.<br /><br />Next year I am going to take a bigger camera, but less of other stuff.<br />Of course I will have to allow room for the Down Trousers.<br />I just have to wait for another PHD Sale.<br />That might not be for a long time sadly.<br /><br />Oh well, it is summer.<br />Or was that last week?<br /><br />Be good, we Trailstar boys are in the ascendency now :)Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-30741076615386883102012-05-30T07:33:34.059+01:002012-05-30T07:33:34.059+01:00I enjoyed reading your TR Gordon. The first few da...I enjoyed reading your TR Gordon. The first few days are almost the same as my first next Challenge except that I'm starting at Mallaig (Inverie) and will approach Sgurr nan Coireachan from the north. Did you happen to take a look at the north side of Glen Pean ? I will be coming over Carn Mor and want to come down to the glen shortly before reaching Meall nan Each and pitch my tent near Lochan Dubh. I assume picture 10 is taken from the summit of SnC towards Sgurr Thuilm ?<br /><br />And I see you were accompanied by a lepricorn (pic 27). I didn't know they used green jackets ;-)Theohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15804740062184471837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-85820639646720755332012-05-29T22:36:01.928+01:002012-05-29T22:36:01.928+01:00Fantastic read Gordon and wild year weather wise. ...Fantastic read Gordon and wild year weather wise. You had it all. Shame so many had to bail. See you next year.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-54204241099670662892012-05-29T18:51:17.571+01:002012-05-29T18:51:17.571+01:00Thoroughly enjoyed that, Gordon.
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Though I shou...Thoroughly enjoyed that, Gordon.<br />:-)<br />Though I should have been writing my own up...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.com