Is it worth it?

Is it worth it? Of course it is!
I've done the WHW no less than SIX times now and enjoyed every minute of it
.... midges 'n' all!
Great walk leaving 'civilisation' behind and making your way north into some
of the most spectacular scenery that this country (GOC that is) has on
offer.
Hope you used plenty of suntan lotion Rodders ... :-))

--
Remove my boots to email me ...
Regards
Andy
"Rodders" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Went down to Millarrochy Bay, Loch Lomondside today, and the weather was
beautiful. Watched 3 young ones on the West Highland Way which walks along
the back of the beach. The look on their faces was priceless. It was a
mixture of, what the f**k am I doing this for and I wish I was lying there
sunbathing also.

Time will pass and they will be glad that they did it and didn't slob out
with me and the missus.

Anyway, on a positive note, I went for a 2 mile run today before heading
off after being on 3 weeks holiday and it wasn't too bad. The left knee
was a bit sore but I am 46 after all and I felt pleased as punch later on
this evening.

Cheers.

Rodders

"Rodders" wrote

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Anyway, on a positive note, I went for a 2 mile run today before

heading off

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after being on 3 weeks holiday and it wasn't too bad. The left knee

was a

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bit sore but I am 46 after all and I felt pleased as punch later on

this

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evening.

Is 46 the age it all starts going downhill then? I'm 37 and still feel
pretty much the same as when I was 20. I put it down to chocolate and
positive thinking.

6 times ..must be good!!

We stayed for a couple of weeks in Rowardennen ......(it is just so
beautiful there).....this year and decided to walk it next
year......hopefully just before the midges come out!

Any hints/tips or wonderful places to stay on route from anyone would be
gratefully received !!..

Gillie

"Rodders" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Went down to Millarrochy Bay, Loch Lomondside today, and the weather was
beautiful. Watched 3 young ones on the West Highland Way which walks along
the back of the beach. The look on their faces was priceless. It was a
mixture of, what the f**k am I doing this for and I wish I was lying there
sunbathing also.

Time will pass and they will be glad that they did it and didn't slob out
with me and the missus.

Anyway, on a positive note, I went for a 2 mile run today before heading
off after being on 3 weeks holiday and it wasn't too bad. The left knee
was a bit sore but I am 46 after all and I felt pleased as punch later on
this evening.

Cheers.

Rodders

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<[email hidden]> writes

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"Rodders" wrote

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Anyway, on a positive note, I went for a 2 mile run today before

heading off

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after being on 3 weeks holiday and it wasn't too bad. The left knee

was a

Quoted message said:

bit sore but I am 46 after all and I felt pleased as punch later on

this

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evening.

Is 46 the age it all starts going downhill then?

I hope not!

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I'm 37 and still feel
pretty much the same as when I was 20. I put it down to chocolate and
positive thinking.

Good plan ;-)

--

Dominic Sexton

Soosie said:

Is 46 the age it all starts going downhill then?

No!

I'm sixty-eight. Yesterday we went for an afternoon stroll and ended
up on the summit of The Cobbler. Just keep doing it.

--
Alan White
Twenty-eight miles NW of Glasgow, overlooking Loch Goil and Loch Long in Argyll, Scotland.
Web cam and weather:- http://www.windycroft.gt-britain.co.uk/weather/kabcam.htm
Some walks and treks:- http://www.windycroft.gt-britain.co.uk/walks/index.html

Dominic Sexton said:

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Is 46 the age it all starts going downhill then?

I hope not!

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me too!!
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--
Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"

Soosie <[email hidden]> writes

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"Rodders" wrote

Is 46 the age it all starts going downhill then? I'm 37 and still feel
pretty much the same as when I was 20. I put it down to chocolate and
positive thinking.

Not if you don't carry too much weight. Tortoises and turtles are
designed by nature to carry their houses on their backs, humans aren't.
If you don't overdo it when younger, you will gradually notice a
tendency to slow down after 65, but that leaves you 5 good years,
general health permitting.

After 70 it's all downhill, trust me. :-(
(Or you wish it was).
--
Gordon Harris

"gillie" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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6 times ..must be good!!

We stayed for a couple of weeks in Rowardennen ......(it is just so
beautiful there).....this year and decided to walk it next
year......hopefully just before the midges come out!

Any hints/tips or wonderful places to stay on route from anyone would be
gratefully received !!..

Gillie

Bay Cottage, Balmaha ... Liz Bates will make you very welcome! Good pub food
at the place over the road from her.
I've stayed three nights @ Bridge of Orchy Bunkhouse and used local
transport in between, but last time there it was like being in the Antipodes
and they didn't provide what I would call 'walker's fare' for evening meals.
All a bit too fancy with creamy sauces and stuff!
Tailrace @ Kinlochleven is very comfortable and the food is good.
To finish with try the Rhu Mhor Guest House in Fort Bill!

--
Remove my boots to email me ...
Regards
Andy

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"Rodders" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Went down to Millarrochy Bay, Loch Lomondside today, and the weather was
beautiful. Watched 3 young ones on the West Highland Way which walks
along the back of the beach. The look on their faces was priceless. It
was a mixture of, what the f**k am I doing this for and I wish I was
lying there sunbathing also.

Time will pass and they will be glad that they did it and didn't slob out
with me and the missus.

Anyway, on a positive note, I went for a 2 mile run today before heading
off after being on 3 weeks holiday and it wasn't too bad. The left knee
was a bit sore but I am 46 after all and I felt pleased as punch later on
this evening.

Cheers.

Rodders

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from Alan White <[email hidden]> contains these words:

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Is 46 the age it all starts going downhill then?

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No!

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I'm sixty-eight. Yesterday we went for an afternoon stroll and ended
up on the summit of The Cobbler. Just keep doing it.

Hi Alan. A long time since you posted here so welcome back.

I am 7 years younger than Alan so he must have aged more slowly than me.
FWIW I can trace my decline back at least 30 years. The rudimentary list
of hard walks that I maintained as a youngster only has entries for the
Yorkshire 3 Peaks (hardly a hard walk) after 1974 and the last one of
those was in 1980. These days I am fairly sure I couldn't even manage
the 3 Peaks. The trouble is just saying that means I might have to try
it one last time. I'd rather try The Cobbler but that is too far to
drive and the thought of the actual summit gives my knees the shakes.
:-(

--
Roger Chapman so far this year 50 summits
New - 27 (Marilyns 13, Nuttalls 5, Outlying Fells 10)
Repeats - 23 (Marilyns 7, Nuttalls 14, Wainwrights 12, Outlying Fells 0)

On Mon, 1 Aug 2005 19:34:04 +0100, Roger <[email hidden]>

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Hi Alan. A long time since you posted here so welcome back.

Thanks, but just lurking really.

I find that I'm much less 'brave' than I used to be and very easily
put off walking at all!

You may remember that the last time I posted, three years ago, was in
praise of the Ochil MRT who heaved me off the hill after I broke my
left shin in three places. During the six weeks I was in plaster,
sitting about doing 'nothing', I discovered the delights of doing
'nothing' and have found it quite difficult to get back into serious
walking despite the leg healing perfectly. Lesley, of course, is
disgusted but she's seven years younger than I am.

After various set backs, involving a pulled calf muscle, minor
ailments and a hernia operation for me and a fairly serious operation
for Lesley, I'm now making a big effort - again, but there's no way I
could do a major peak like An Teallach now.

It'll be interesting to see how it works out.

--
Alan White
Twenty-eight miles NW of Glasgow, overlooking Loch Goil and Loch Long in Argyll, Scotland.
Web cam and weather:- http://www.windycroft.gt-britain.co.uk/weather/kabcam.htm
Some walks and treks:- http://www.windycroft.gt-britain.co.uk/walks/index.html

Alan White <[email hidden]> writes

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On Mon, 1 Aug 2005 19:34:04 +0100, Roger <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Hi Alan. A long time since you posted here so welcome back.

Thanks, but just lurking really.

I find that I'm much less 'brave' than I used to be and very easily
put off walking at all!

You may remember that the last time I posted, three years ago, was in
praise of the Ochil MRT who heaved me off the hill after I broke my
left shin in three places. During the six weeks I was in plaster,
sitting about doing 'nothing', I discovered the delights of doing
'nothing' and have found it quite difficult to get back into serious
walking despite the leg healing perfectly. Lesley, of course, is
disgusted but she's seven years younger than I am.

After various set backs, involving a pulled calf muscle, minor
ailments and a hernia operation for me and a fairly serious operation
for Lesley, I'm now making a big effort - again, but there's no way I
could do a major peak like An Teallach now.

We wondered what had happened to you! Glad the leg has healed
properly, at least the bone. I too am restricted nowadays, but that
is due to age....
--
Gordon Harris