Howmanheyman 33245 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 "Yeah, so after that I became a moderator on a well known NUFC forum on top of the Marvel forums I also moderate but obviously I didn't tell the NUFC lot about! Lol. I'm not mad!" "And what exactly do you think your moderating experience will bring to this fish fingers processing factory, Mr Fish?" 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: Pretend Moderator. That ruse didn't even get me the job. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21627 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 On 29/07/2021 at 18:01, Christmas Tree said: Just discovered the YHA Never looked into them before but what stunning places they have. Thinking of having a bit of a run round with the Mrs during the hols. Im thinking of Stratford upon Avon, over to Snowdonia, then Chester, the hawks head or Coniston. Just got to find some cheap hiking boots and matching cagoules so we look like walkers. You are aware what the Y in YHA stands for right? I don't think there's anyone posting on this board that would want to do this. There's always some fucker who snores in a dormitory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 56 minutes ago, Renton said: You are aware what the Y in YHA stands for right? I don't think there's anyone posting on this board that would want to do this. There's always some fucker who snores in a dormitory. Wouldnt dream of a dormitory. Seems to be loads of private en-suite rooms available. Lots of 4 and 6 private rooms too which is why they seem to be proving quite popular with families. For instance a family of four can have a private room at Coniston next week for £100 in this gorgeous house in a stunning location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 £76 for four in a private room in Snowdonia. £56 for a couple Excellent option IMO for a lot of families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42459 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Renton doesn’t want Boldon chavs stinking up his Lake District on the cheap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21627 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 My parents dragged me round every YHA in the country when i was a kid, im still traumatised. Every day you had a rota of "duties" to perform such as cleaning the ovens. Some holiday. I know things have changed with private rooms etc, but they're still very basic aimed at a young backpacker clientele CT, perhaps young families, not late middle aged folk with a passing interest in "rambling". You can listen to me now or get divorced, your choice. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21627 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Incidentally, the Helvellyn YHA practically saved my life this year with its free to use water tap. Never been more thirsty in my life than last week coming down having ran out of water 2 hours previous. I was tempted to drink red tarn at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Too good for "duties" but not too good to help yourself to their water. I'd have had you in cleaning the bogs before I even let you have a teaspoon out of that tap. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Renton said: Incidentally, the Helvellyn YHA practically saved my life this year with its free to use water tap. Never been more thirsty in my life than last week coming down having ran out of water 2 hours previous. I was tempted to drink red tarn at one point. My only real regret in life is not having done (amateur) mountain climbing. Married young with a zillion kids and a wife who has little interest, it’s always been more forest walks like Grizedale. Ive been watching a youtuber lately called “Scottish Mountain’s” and some of his trips and wild camping on mountain tops are stunning. Going to sleep watching the Northern lights and waking up to magnificent sunrises. Jaw dropping scenery at every turn. Alas my dodgy knee would struggles up Penshaw 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 And as for divorces….. Also been watching Geordie Jimny Camper and trying to talk the wife into a roof tent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 You say it's your only real regret, but you would 100% be dead now if you'd taken up mountain climbing. Which also makes it your wife's biggest regret. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 That’s a proper gobshite phrase that. You can gan up a mountain anytime man Most people would kill to be able to fulfill their life’s “only regret” with a 3hr stroll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 29 minutes ago, Tom said: That’s a proper gobshite phrase that. You can gan up a mountain anytime man Most people would kill to be able to fulfill their life’s “only regret” with a 3hr stroll! With my arthritic knee I’d struggle getting to level 7 at Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Stop being soft man. Do the Yorkshire peaks or something, easily doable for a man with a bad knee. Get to the gym & strengthen the muscles around the knee & it won’t be half as bad. Work on the quads too & you’ll piss it, especially if you’ve kept the weight off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42459 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Christmas Tree said: With my arthritic knee I’d struggle getting to level 7 at Newcastle Fucking hop, soft shite 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35095 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 9 hours ago, Christmas Tree said: My only real regret in life is not having done (amateur) mountain climbing. Married young with a zillion kids and a wife who has little interest, it’s always been more forest walks like Grizedale. Ive been watching a youtuber lately called “Scottish Mountain’s” and some of his trips and wild camping on mountain tops are stunning. Going to sleep watching the Northern lights and waking up to magnificent sunrises. Jaw dropping scenery at every turn. Alas my dodgy knee would struggles up Penshaw There’s loads of smaller fells that have great views without the need to half kill yourself. Although I’ve seen loads of people older than both of us at the top of the higher peaks in the lakes though. I suspect you’re talking shite though so I’m not going to bother my arse recommending any 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35095 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Monkeys Fist said: Fucking hop, soft shite There’s double amputees climbed Everest so I don’t think having kids counts as an excuse for not being able to climb the Old Man of Coniston 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42459 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Norman Croucher is the one who springs to mind for me, double amputee, climbed peaks all over the world ( not Everest though). Some lad… https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Croucher ( I’d have changed my surname though ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15531 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Castle Crag near Keswick is a nice friendly walk in the Lakes that gives rewarding views for the effort involved. I try and do this route https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/trails/borger-dalr-geology-walk-borrowdale whenever I'm in the area, or there's this https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/trails/castle-crag-from-seatoller---the-scenic-route from the other end of the valley. CT, I've done the former with a friend whose Grindr handle has "FatLad" in it, so you have no excuse. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 We did castle crag on your recommendation. Or you’ve got Latrig - that shouldn’t be beyond CT’s arthritic knee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42459 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: We did Fat Lad on your recommendation.… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Alex said: There’s double amputees climbed Everest so I don’t think having kids counts as an excuse for not being able to climb the Old Man of Coniston Less muscles for their oxygen to get to, I don't see how that's anything but an advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21627 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Catbells is the answer. Ferry there, climb, wonder at the views, descend,.flat walk to Lordor, go to St Mary's Mount pub for lunch and drinks,.ferry back to Keswick. Can't beat that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21627 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 15 hours ago, Meenzer said: Castle Crag near Keswick is a nice friendly walk in the Lakes that gives rewarding views for the effort involved. I try and do this route https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/trails/borger-dalr-geology-walk-borrowdale whenever I'm in the area, or there's this https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/trails/castle-crag-from-seatoller---the-scenic-route from the other end of the valley. CT, I've done the former with a friend whose Grindr handle has "FatLad" in it, so you have no excuse. My Grindr name is "BigBear" and I can still do sharp edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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