Greig

Fantastic photos as always! Need my Loch Rannoch holiday NOW!

Jacqui

Great photos Whitts ....if everything goes according to plan I will be in the hills tomorrow....forecast is a bit windy so will have to make sure my rucksack is heavyish in case I get blown away

Great pics - cold, but beautiful.

Been out in the Brecon Beacons today....did Fan Frynach and Craig Cerrig-gleisiad...had planned to go further but my dog had other ideas bless him ....sadly no good views from the top the cloud was far too low ....photos are on the following link

http://photobucket.com/albums/c92/anniebac...9%20jan%202006/

Beautiful pictures Whitts ! That's an area of Scotland I have never been.

Did you have to cross river Lyon ? It seems to be quite a big stream.

I am surprised as I think there isn't much snow this winter in Scotland. Normally is there much more snow on those hills ?

Greetings from the Alps,

Lionel

Ta Annie! They are great!!!

I really need some hills... all I saw today was the treadmill

Jacqui x

Hello Annie,

Thank you very much for your great pictures. Some of them are breathtaking when it's not too cloudy. However the haze gives also a strange atmosphere.

How many hours did you walk Annie ? Where did you dog take you then ?

Greetings from the Alps,

Lionel

Hello Jacqui !

There aren't any hills where you live ???

Maybe you could order some hills !

Greetings from the Alps,

Lionel

Lionel,

There are hills pretty close by - the Lake District is an hour and a wee bits drive, with the Pennines half way between. The Cheviots are just up the road (The Cheviot parking about 40 mins).

The big problem - I'm a woose. Have a driving license but don't drive. Had some refresher lessons but I'm still a big girls blouse so need hubby to drive me. He's not really into walking - can just about force him once every few years - and he refuses to carry the offspring if offspring gets tired. So until I get some babysitters, persuade the hubby or get brave enough to drive I'm stuck with the gym. Mmmmmmmm looks like I'd better get brave enough to drive eh!!!

Hope you are feeling better soon and can get back out and about in the hills.

Jacqui

Jacqui,

It's a pity you can't go regularly hillwalking !! If you don't drive you could join a local hillwalking club. That's what I did when I was in Scotland, I had no car and I joined two Inverness hillwalking clubs and I got lifts from other members. I met lots of hillwalkers , they were a nice bunch of people and the atmosphere was great. I recommend the Highland Hillwalking Club in Inverness !!!

You could also try to convince hubby or even cycle to the hills !!!

Jacqui, thank you very much for your kind wishes. I do need them, on Tuesday I will know if I need an operation (I really hope not). If the operation is needed I will be stuck at home for three more months. That's why I need all your wishes and positive waves (I don't know if I can say that in English). Anyway I keep my fingers crossed for Tuesday 31st January.

Cheers,

Lionel

Lionel,

I will get up more hills in 2006, I know it! Was easier when I was still in Dundee as there were lots of friends to get lifts from!

Think its going to have to be the driving for me.... the offspring, I'm sure, will soon start needing to go places and will have to be driven! Don't worry - I'll warn everyone before I go out on the roads so you can all stay indoors!!!!

Best wishes for Tuesday. Really hope you don't need the operation. Sending out positive vibes!

Jacqui

Hehehe I almost went to the gym this afternoon ...but thought I'd better do some housework instead

Jacqui,

Ask hubby to give you private driving lessons ! And tell him that driving on mountain roads is good to learn how to drive. Once you are in the hills, open the boot of the car and take two pairs of walking boots out. Here you are !

Merci beaucoup for your positive vibes. They are really appreciated !

Greetings,

Lionel

Hi Lionel

It was a shortish walk took about 2 and a half hours ..my dog decided he had had enough ...sat down and wouldn't go any further, ....he hasn't been on a long walk for about 8 weeks as he had a problem with one of his back legs but I was quite pleased with how far he walked today

Best wishes for Tuesday from me too ...will keep my fingers crossed for you

Annie

I'd rather go to the gym than do housework

At least after a session in our gym, i can chill in a turkish bath - mmmmmmmmmmm aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!