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    sandy saunders
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    My main destination for yesterday's (Saturday) outing. Was going to be out
    'very early', but looked out at 05:30 and it was raining! So, a little
    longer in bed, and by 07:00 it was brighter. Up I got, made a quick flask
    of coffee, and off along the country lanes to Mercury Park, above the Meon
    Valley. Boots on and setting off along the South Downs Way by 07:30.
    (Short drive to the start from where I live) Bit wet after the rain through
    the night, but nothing that couldn't be passed easy. An hour later I was at
    the trig point on Butser enjoying the views along the South Downs. Was
    going to have breakfast coffee at the trig (good table!), but rather windy,
    so set of and stopped on Ramsdean Bottom. Sat on a style to enjoy the views
    for coffee. Rest over, it was down and over some rather boggy tracks to
    near Pidnham Hill. Always walk in shorts, but it can have its downside ....
    like the path I was about to go on. Rather full of nettles, eventually
    shoulder high and blocking the path. Was going to turn around - my legs had
    taken plenty of stinging by now - but decided to try the field to the left.
    A path had been developed avoiding the blockage so pleased about that. So,
    with tingling legs, it was on to Park Hill above the quaint village of East
    Meon. Still windy, but I had my second coffee stop here. Time to move off,
    I headed across footpaths to Drayton Cottages, then through the woods to
    join the South Downs Way again. Bit of a steep path after Comb Cross,
    rather slippery, then a short walk from Salt Hill back to the car. Managed
    to survive the rain ... and enjoyed a fantastic 11.5 mile outing.

    Slideshow from along the walk at the address below.

    --
    Sandy Saunders @ www.thewalkzone.co.uk
    'Mountains or Mole Hills, summiting
    still brings the same excitement!'

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  2. Richard Spencer
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    Ah, Butser! Well do I remember driving up there (888ft asl innit?) in a
    mini traveller to get out the Honda generator and power up G8CEA/P with
    144mhz take off, if lucky, to France! Oh, the distant days of my youth.

    Richard

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  3. Tom Crispin
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    sandy saunders said:

    Rather full of nettles, eventually
    shoulder high and blocking the path.

    This is the point when a laminated map can be very useful - especially
    if you are wearing shorts.

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  4. sandy saunders
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    Quoted message said:

    This is the point when a laminated map can be very useful - especially
    if you are wearing shorts.

    I was carrying two trekking poles ..... being used as machetes, but not too
    successful!

    I not sure if nettles have any healing/medicinal properties, but my hips
    have not ached as much since my incidents with all the nettles!

    --
    Sandy Saunders @ www.thewalkzone.co.uk
    'Mountains or Mole Hills, summiting
    still brings the same excitement!'

    Report
  5. Tom Crispin
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    sandy saunders said:
    Quoted message said:

    This is the point when a laminated map can be very useful - especially
    if you are wearing shorts.

    I was carrying two trekking poles ..... being used as machetes, but not too
    successful!

    I wasn't thinking of using the laminated map as a machete, but opened
    up and wrapped around the waist as a sting-proof skirt.

    Quoted message said:

    I not sure if nettles have any healing/medicinal properties, but my hips
    have not ached as much since my incidents with all the nettles!

    Histamine?

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  6. sandy saunders
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    I wasn't thinking of using the laminated map as a machete, but opened
    up and wrapped around the waist as a sting-proof skirt.

    Now there is good suggestion! I do carry my own printed maps, but keep them
    in a flexible clear poly bag . Could have use it on one leg and hopped!

    --
    Sandy Saunders @ www.thewalkzone.co.uk
    'Mountains or Mole Hills, summiting
    still brings the same excitement!'

    Report
  7. Nick Austin
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    Tom Crispin said:
    sandy saunders said:

    Rather full of nettles, eventually
    shoulder high and blocking the path.

    This is the point when a laminated map can be very useful - especially
    if you are wearing shorts.

    I usually carry some string with me. To clear nettles find
    a strong stick and tie the string to both ends forming a
    loop. Place the stick under one foot and hold the string
    so the stick stays there then use the same technique that
    crop circle people use to flatten crops.

    Nick.

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  8. GSV Three Minds in a Can
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    Bitstring <[email hidden]>, from the
    wonderful person Nick Austin <[email hidden]> said

    Quoted message said:
    Tom Crispin said:
    sandy saunders said:

    Rather full of nettles, eventually
    shoulder high and blocking the path.

    This is the point when a laminated map can be very useful - especially
    if you are wearing shorts.

    I usually carry some string with me. To clear nettles find
    a strong stick and tie the string to both ends forming a
    loop. Place the stick under one foot and hold the string
    so the stick stays there then use the same technique that
    crop circle people use to flatten crops.

    I just use a walking pole, using the same technique farmers used to use
    to cut corn. Ok, so that's why my walking pole has a slight curve in it
    - sometimes I use the same technique on Brambles, Briars, and small
    trees. 8>.

    --
    GSV Three Minds in a Can
    9,423 Km walked. 1,827Km PROWs surveyed. 33.2% complete.

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  9. Mark Houghton
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    "Nick Austin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:


    I usually carry some string with me. To clear nettles find
    a strong stick and tie the string to both ends forming a
    loop. Place the stick under one foot and hold the string
    so the stick stays there then use the same technique that
    crop circle people use to flatten crops.

    You mean that you can land an alien spacecraft on nettles???? Impressive.
    What do you use the stick for?

    Or is it to avoid abduction?

    M.

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  10. sandy saunders
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    Quoted message said:

    I just use a walking pole, using the same technique farmers used to use to
    cut corn. Ok, so that's why my walking pole has a slight curve in it -
    sometimes I use the same technique on Brambles, Briars, and small trees.
    8>.

    I was using my walking poles ......... but eventually I reached where the
    nettles were shoulder-high and covering the width of the path between a
    barbwire fence and high bank. Would have been easier on the hands and knees
    and made a tunnel!

    --
    Sandy Saunders @ www.thewalkzone.co.uk
    'Mountains or Mole Hills, summiting
    still brings the same excitement!'

    Report
  11. GSV Three Minds in a Can
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    Bitstring <[email hidden]>, from the
    wonderful person sandy saunders <[email hidden]> said

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    I just use a walking pole, using the same technique farmers used to
    use to cut corn. Ok, so that's why my walking pole has a slight curve
    it - sometimes I use the same technique on Brambles, Briars, and
    small trees. 8>.

    I was using my walking poles ......... but eventually I reached where
    the nettles were shoulder-high and covering the width of the path
    between a barbwire fence and high bank. Would have been easier on the
    hands and knees and made a tunnel!

    I had one of those tonight - it was clear 9 months ago. The reason
    became obvious when I found the fallen tree buried in the nettles.
    Obviously the locals have given up using it, and no-one in Tasley owns a
    chain saw. 8<,

    Getting through that (when you can't see most of it, and you can't swing
    at the nettles because the tree is in the way) was a real PITA.

    --
    GSV Three Minds in a Can
    9,423 Km walked. 1,827Km PROWs surveyed. 33.2% complete.

    Report

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