Free walk-o-meter

Paul Saunders said:

For those who can't afford a GPS, maybe a free walk-o-meter will
suffice? Walkers are giving away a million of them. Go here if you are
interested;

Nice offer, paces might have been alright for treasure maps, but
hardly a replacement for GPS!
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Quoted message said:

For those who can't afford a GPS, maybe a free walk-o-meter will
suffice?

<snipped>
What is wrong with counting steps in your mind? It's a good mental exercise
and promotes increased concentration.
Combined with a good map and compass counted steps make dead reckoning
navigation simple...🙂

John S-M

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Quoted message said:

For those who can't afford a GPS, maybe a free walk-o-meter will
suffice?

<snipped>
What is wrong with counting steps in your mind? It's a good mental exercise
and promotes increased concentration.

Increased concentration on =counting= maybe. Not so good for noticing
when you are about to step in a cowpat, or badger hole, or off the edge
of the planet.

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Paul Saunders <[email hidden]> said

Quoted message said:

For those who can't afford a GPS, maybe a free walk-o-meter will
suffice? Walkers are giving away a million of them. Go here if you are
interested;

www.walkers.co.uk

Thanks for the heads-up .. I was expecting a big queue at the site, but
actually it went through pretty fast. Yes, I have a GPS, but it doesn't
give me my 'indoors' distances. 8>.

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| For those who can't afford a GPS, maybe a free walk-o-meter will
| suffice? Walkers are giving away a million of them. Go here if you are
| interested;
|
| www.walkers.co.uk
|
| Paul

Well I've ordered one for my brother, one for my dog, and one for my
girlfriend's cat. I've ran out of addresses now and clearing my cookies is
getting too tedious, so I will call it a night. Should be able to have a
good family walk in 45 days though! You might even get a trip report! ;-)

Ste

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Quoted message said:

What is wrong with counting steps in your mind? It's a good mental
exercise
and promotes increased concentration.
Combined with a good map and compass counted steps make dead reckoning
navigation simple...🙂

Masochist.

Counting steps for any length of time is a pain and unlikely to be any
more accurate than the much simpler method of estimating speed and
timing each leg.

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New - 61 (Marilyns 14, Sweats 5, Outlying Fells 49)
Repeats - 28 (Marilyns 11, Sweats 21, Wainwrights 16, Outlying Fells 1)

In article <[email hidden]>, Paul Saunders
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

For those who can't afford a GPS, maybe a free walk-o-meter will
suffice? Walkers are giving away a million of them. Go here if you are
interested;

www.walkers.co.uk

Paul
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W. D. Grey said:

In article <[email hidden]>, Paul Saunders
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

For those who can't afford a GPS, maybe a free walk-o-meter will
suffice? Walkers are giving away a million of them. Go here if you are
interested;

www.walkers.co.uk

Paul
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http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk
http://www.wildwales.fsnet.co.uk

Have you read the small print?

You have to agree to be prepared to take part in a commercial venture if
required.

They're giving away 1 million pedometers. What's the chance of you
being 'required' to take part?

--
Dave McLaughlin

[censored] Sapiens Non Urinat In Ventum

Roger said:

"John Spencer-Mallory"

Quoted message said:

What is wrong with counting steps in your mind? It's a good mental
exercise and promotes increased concentration.

And wastes precious times better spent thinking about more interesting
things.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Combined with a good map and compass counted steps make dead
reckoning navigation simple...🙂

Masochist.

Counting steps for any length of time is a pain and unlikely to be any
more accurate than the much simpler method of estimating speed and
timing each leg.

Or the even simpler method of wandering where I please and consulting
the GPS every now and again.

Paul
--
http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk
http://www.wildwales.fsnet.co.uk

W. D. Grey said:

Have you read the small print?

Of course, I always assume a catch when the word "free" is involved.

Quoted message said:

You have to agree to be prepared to take part in a commercial venture
if required.

And how often do I win the lottery?

If I'm required, I'll just make sure to wear a Wilderness Wales
t-shirt...

Paul
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Dave Mclaughlin said:

What ever you do, don't go to the website straight after the advert
comes on the TV. You'll be there for ages putting your details in and
pressing the button only to be kicked out because the server is too
busy. Took me a good 20 minutes to get it ordered. Glad I'm not on
dial-up, it would have driven me mad.

I had no problems, went through immediately.

Paul
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http://www.wildwales.fsnet.co.uk

Paul Saunders said:

Roger said:

"John Spencer-Mallory"

Quoted message said:

What is wrong with counting steps in your mind? It's a good mental
exercise and promotes increased concentration.

And wastes precious times better spent thinking about more interesting
things.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Combined with a good map and compass counted steps make dead
reckoning navigation simple...🙂

Masochist.

Counting steps for any length of time is a pain and unlikely to be any
more accurate than the much simpler method of estimating speed and
timing each leg.

Or the even simpler method of wandering where I please and consulting
the GPS every now and again.

Paul
--

Sorry, that's cheating too. A true 'rambler' will simply follow his nose!

--
Dave McLaughlin

[censored] Sapiens Non Urinat In Ventum

Chris Street said:

W. D. Grey said:

In article <[email hidden]>, Paul Saunders
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

For those who can't afford a GPS, maybe a free walk-o-meter will
suffice? Walkers are giving away a million of them. Go here if you are
interested;

www.walkers.co.uk

Paul
--
http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk
http://www.wildwales.fsnet.co.uk

Have you read the small print?

You have to agree to be prepared to take part in a commercial venture if
required.

They can pay for any expenses though. My time off work is *not* cheap.

My time off work is remarkably cheap - personal time is slightly more
pricey!!

--
Dave McLaughlin

[censored] Sapiens Non Urinat In Ventum

Dave Mclaughlin said:

Sorry, that's cheating too. A true 'rambler' will simply follow his
nose!

Who said I'm a rambler? I'm a photographer who walks!

Paul
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http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk
http://www.wildwales.fsnet.co.uk

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You have to agree to be prepared to take part in a commercial venture if
required.

Except that it probably won't be required, since they've got
over a million people to choose from - an in any case it might
not be a bad thing. We shall have to see...
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GSV Three Minds in a Can said:

Bitstring <[email hidden]>, from
the wonderful person John Spencer-Mallory
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Quoted message said:

For those who can't afford a GPS, maybe a free walk-o-meter will
suffice?

<snipped>
What is wrong with counting steps in your mind? It's a good mental exercise
and promotes increased concentration.

Increased concentration on =counting= maybe. Not so good for noticing
when you are about to step in a cowpat, or badger hole, or off the edge
of the planet.

I find when I'm counting paces I concentrate on my feet. Usually
because I can't see anything else.
--
Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 11:21:07 +0000, Phil Cook
<[email hidden]> wrote:

| I find when I'm counting paces I concentrate on my feet. Usually
| because I can't see anything else.

I walk for pleasure, the number of paces, or distance covered is largely
irrelevant to anything at all.

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On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 11:21:07 +0000, Phil Cook
<[email hidden]> wrote:

| I find when I'm counting paces I concentrate on my feet. Usually
| because I can't see anything else.

I walk for pleasure, the number of paces, or distance covered is largely
irrelevant to anything at all.

--
Dave F

So you don't bother navigating anywhere? Are you one of these people who
expect mountain rescue to get you out of your own S**t?
God help us all....

John

When you've done it for 15+ years it becomes automatic.....🙂

John
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Bitstring <[email hidden]>, from
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> For those who can't afford a GPS, maybe a free walk-o-meter will
> suffice?
<snipped>
What is wrong with counting steps in your mind? It's a good mental
exercise
and promotes increased concentration.

Increased concentration on =counting= maybe. Not so good for noticing
when you are about to step in a cowpat, or badger hole, or off the edge
of the planet.

I find when I'm counting paces I concentrate on my feet. Usually
because I can't see anything else.
--
Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"