tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post8573468382173529543..comments2024-03-11T08:41:25.347+00:00Comments on conradwalks: DecisionsSir Hughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-69229287246042179812019-05-24T14:51:29.903+01:002019-05-24T14:51:29.903+01:00Sir Hugh - well I certainly enjoy rough ground, an...Sir Hugh - well I certainly enjoy rough ground, and the Grahams and unlisted hills provide plenty of that in my experience. Maybe we walkers are all a bit masochistic when you think of what we sometimes go through in pursuit of a top or on a long trip. And we keep going back for more.<br />afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-28514083195766582332019-05-24T12:46:58.400+01:002019-05-24T12:46:58.400+01:00afoot - you are obviously a connoisseur appreciati...afoot - you are obviously a connoisseur appreciating the delights of climbing in and out of peat hags and thrashing through ankle grabbing heather, reeds, and bracken - a fellow masochist perhaps?Sir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-57703757166158844022019-05-24T07:56:28.699+01:002019-05-24T07:56:28.699+01:00It sounds like it was s very satisfying walk what ...It sounds like it was s very satisfying walk what with negotiating peat hags and the pathless terrain. Lovely photographs too Conrad. afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-6219494725953863912019-05-24T07:30:26.047+01:002019-05-24T07:30:26.047+01:00gimmer - I think "quite a nice walk" sum...gimmer - I think "quite a nice walk" sums it up - not exceptional which would likely be achieved by more careful selection rather than being driven by the overall objective of this little campaign.<br /><br />There were some traps seen but in disrepair or not set, but still demonstrating an ambition to create a sterile environment for grouse alone and the amusement of those who take pleasure in slaughter.Sir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-67606546247040452802019-05-23T15:54:43.887+01:002019-05-23T15:54:43.887+01:00Ha - I wondered how long your recuperation would l...Ha - I wondered how long your recuperation would last - good to see you did not permanently disable yourself with 'shin splints' etc. (whatever they are) that your reported - and, seeing you were romping over Durham moors, that you didn't spring any more hidden traps - to say nothing of abandoned coal or lead mines.<br />Sounds quite a nice walk - your knees must be in good shape to cope with the tussocks and hags of that terrain: bodes well for your summer campaigns.<br /><br />gimmernoreply@blogger.com