STW forum bivvy ride Dec 4th / 5th from Machynlleth.

Probably won’t look like this next week.

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

@stevemorg2

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…

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.

Good, I’ll hang fire from ordering a new pair of spikes 😀

good news then IanB 😀

so do we have a planned meet time yet??

Valleydaddy nowts changed … 1pm outside the Spar in Mach’ or milling about somewhere near stuffing faces 😉

OK Stu I’ll be there 😀

@SteveMorg – I’ll be leaving around 10ish to make sure I am there on time – for chips that is 😆

You’ll be wanting Dicks Diner opposite the Spar … really it is called that!

still s8tannorm – Member

Trio … we’ll see you at the WRT in May then

Definetly. I would love to come to this, but after a week stuck in hospital I think I should be sensible!

Dicks it is then 😆

Trio, I reckon you’re right … once you get involved with hospitals then sensible has to figure.

… and valleydaddy, don’t have sausage 😯

Quarry shop for me, my body is a temple.

Wot no sausage!!!

what’s the Quarry shop Ambrose??

Probably the best Veggie Cafe in Wales or may be even UK. My weapon of choice for many years. We used to descend upon the place mob handed at the end of a week in the hills when I worked in Mach.

http://www.facebook.com/quarryshop

Oh yes I think I remember having a coffee and a slab of cake there last Christmas when we stayed in Mach.

I remember the carrot cake was pretty special

Maybe a bean casserole or something similar may provide my bivi with self made central heating 😆

I will expect lots of photos though!

dim problem trio25

good news then IanB

Scratch that – forecast is back to minus 3 now for next week.

Could be worse, it’s minus 9 in Brecon at the moment (actual reading from my garden…) 😯

your not “practicing” in the garden for next weekend are you Ian 😉

May have to drop out of this one. Ill know for sure later in the week.

I’m off to buy a new sleeping bag on Monday, something that’ll see me good to minus 20ish.
This all sounded great a month ago 😯

who’s the “puff” now 😉

Still sleeping outdoors without a roof, sleeping platform and stove and I’m making Christmas dinner when we stop for the night.
Not slumming it that much. 😉
Hang on, I just realized you got a jacket rated -40.
What’s that about?