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Well I had an overnight in Nant Rhys Bothy at the weekend to check over a few bits of kit. Think I've decided on which tyres I'll be using 😀
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T'is Ardbeg in the hipflask on the table.
IanB- I'm staying at Nant Rhys this weekend- waht's the fuel situation like up there at the moment? Is the bowsaw in good shape? I am told there is no axe at the moment, so I'll take one with me.
IanB.
You could use the Larry?Endo? to carry enough red wine for everyone to get pishted. 😆
Ambrose, bow saw was there but didn't need to use it. We left a small bag of coal there Sunday am, so might still be there this weekend. The maintenace crew were there too, so might have left something.
Sstu, the wheel weighs enough as it is, I'm not filling it with wine as well! 😉
Ian
Sstu, the wheel weighs enough as it is, I'm not filling it with wine as well!
I know mine has about half a bottle of Stans in. Good at stopping punctures, rubbish for drinking though. 😉
Make sure you take lots of photos!
Wish I could go. Might try and head out my first solo bivvy in the New Forest....
I know mine has about half a bottle of Stans in
Is that inside the inner tube?
I'll take lots of pics if I manage to remember my camera 🙂
Couple of better pics now extracted off my phone:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5206114049/ ]Rolling Fat[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5206114733/ ]Half-fat Pegasus[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
where's the gas tank and seat pack?
Didn't need it as I was staying in a bothy 🙂
They'll both get their first outing on 4th December.
Is that inside the inner tube?
Yep.
Thought about trying to tubeless it but not sure it'd stay on the rim at 6 psi.
Ooo... Nice bag IanB... I need to get me one of them.. :0)
Oh, and does anyone want a lift down from Manchester/ Chester way???
Nice bag IanB... I need to get me one of them..
Thanks. We'll be taking orders in the New Year 8)
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Weather forecast is looking somewhat chilly:
http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/Wales/Devils_Bridge/detailed_long.html
I'm now looking at putting my Rab Quantum 200 inside my Alpine 300...
Plenty of snow here at present and -3 ... it's possible that the weather is confined to just our valley though 🙄
Just taken delivery of a thermolite bag liner which is meant to increase my bags range by 6 degrees ... we'll see.*I might be joining in with Ian and using 2 bags.
*Oddly, at first I wrote, I might be joining Ian in his 2 bags!!! good job I spotted that, eh 😉
rich if you are looking for local bivvy buddies we normally go out around once a month. mail me.
Erm, snow forecast for Sat and Sun and that's down towards 200m ... we'll be around double that height for the evening 😉
How many bail-outs do you reckon there will be before next weekend? 😉
How much is plenty of snow?
How's the arm?
I won't comment on bail-outs ... 'spose I can't really as I've no real idea who's coming along 😀
Enough snow this afternoon for Dennis to go sledging!
Arm's still not great ta, would seem to be rsi (cue comments). I was instructing yesterday and it held up but hurt rather alot last night ... to the point of shouting **** me down the phone to my mum at one point as I tried to lift a brew up with it 😉
Teetosugars, are you going down on the Fri night or the Sat morning?
freeandsingle - Member
Teetosugars, are you going down on the Fri night or the Sat morning?
Sat AM I reckon.. Just need to get my kit squared away first..
OK- looks like I'm back in. This weekend's bothy trip has been postponed due to much wussiness. Family duties now re-aranged. Provided that I can actually get up to Mach through the predicted glacial weather I will be there with some of Lidl's finest.
Ambrose awesome 😀
Do you want a lift to save taking 2 cars up??
Can bring our Scenic stripped out so can get all the gear in 😉
I guess weather will decide for all of us!!
Double bagging seems like a good idea 😆
Double bagging- the mind boggles! Give me enough Calvados and....
You guys are not still doing this LOL
valleydaddy - what time are you heading up there?
Probably won't look like this next week.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vellender/3354456864/
Or at the moment for that matter 😉
I can't make this. Not been well and off the bike so think a cold bivvy would be the least sensible thing I could do.
Hi Teetosugars, I may take you up on that offer if that's ok? I'm based in Sheffield and could drive over to yours early Sat, doesn't seem to make sense to both take cars over to Wales
I guess to be in Mach for 1pm (for bag of chips and a pint) I would have to leave Aberdare about 11am (ish) what time were you thinking of?
@Ambrose - you are not allowed to drink calvados anymore 😉
Trio ... we'll see you at the WRT in May then 😉
How deep is the snow there now?
I expect it's a lot deeper than our inch or so.
4" ... it's nearly up to my waist!
Bar mitts ordered this morning too. Later I shall be investigating which bag fits best into which bag without stopping either one lofting ... we know how to live, we do 😉
To me or to you? Bar mitts that is.
Still S8tannorm next week...
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Valleydaddy - was aiming to leave Cardiff @10.am - my only concern atm is how I'm going to carry all the kit - was OK with my 3 season bag and kit in a KIMM sac but I'm not sure where'll I'll manage to carry my Rab bag and the winter kit - will touch base in the week - do you need to borrow anything?
BTW - I posted on your Down jkt wanted post
flatfish ... they're coming to me.
Ambrose ... it took a few seconds but clicked in the end!
ok Steve we'll speak in the week, I think I am ok for kit to be honest, only concern is the sleeping bag but may double up.
I managed to get a duvet jacket seemingly sorted down to -40c 😯
so do we have a back up plan if the snow sticks around?? Bothy??
Shut up you puff. 😉
I'll be in my camper van if it gets too bad! - if bulk isn't an issue then I can get you a sleeping bag from work - OK down to -10 or so
flatfish - I am not bothered either way got all my kit sorted for an artic expedition if needed 😀
really looking forwad to it tbh
I know a few spots nearby with fireplaces and roofs. And a nice man who can deliver coal to the most unlikely of places.
thanks for the offer Steve but I think I should be ok, I'll let you know though if I need anything.
ok rack fitted to HT, panniers found.
Trailrakers fitted, but looking forward to seeing the big wheel monsters in the metal - thinking I may find a new niche to try 😛
need to find stove and check gas situation.
need to attach paracord to basha
then have a practice pack and balance weight over bike somehow.
"shut up you puff"
flatfish Dee says is your mobile number the same and which B+B will you want picking up from? 😉
Oddly my bike seems to be gaining a lb for every degree the temp drops!
We might be OK yet, Stu. The weather link I posted on the last page is now showing a barmy +2 degrees and rain. Lovely.