Posts made by Blueband

Living on the east coast of Scotland, I only need worry on the odd day

@John-Galt that's a very sharp(smart) fit.

@RobeOfTheMagi CPO for me, fits/ Suits my body type better.

@long_john86 great combo.

@ManiacLachy cheers, yes he was. Stubborn, strong, and loyal he is still missed.

Walking my dog at the back of a previous home in Scotland, and hiking in the Lake District, near Brown pike( Coniston) both from around mid 90's.

@FlavourFade true, I think next I'm at Rivet&Hide i will try one on.

I'm really liking the look of this jacket. I had eyed up the tan canvas version in rivet&hide.
Alas, being an older, tall, and quite stocky chap, I seriously doubt i could pull the look off.
I envy those that can, as its a beaut.

@Mizmazzle glad I could help in some way. Have a good one.

@jordanscollected agreed, it is a good film.
The bad guy in it, is also in the original Old boy which is also a good film. Josh Brolin played his part in the remake.

1st Crainlarich to Tynndrum for break. Push on to Bridge of Orchy. 2nd Brigde of Orchy to Inveroran for Break then onto The King house hotel end of 2nd day.
3 The Kings house to Kinlochleven, ( the Hardest part) break then push on to Fort William. The last part is the longest and hardest. It can be broken differently eg
Day 1, Crianlarich to Kinghouse,
Kings house. 2 .King house to Kinlochleven stop there.
3 Kinlochleven to Fort William.
Hope this makes sense.
Currently travelling so maybe a bit messy.

This route is doable at a good pace in 2.5/ 3 days. First night you can stay at the Bridge of Orchy hotel. They have hotel rooms and lodge rooms. Second night stop at the kings house hotel in Glencoe. Again, there are hotels rooms, I think there maybe other types of accommodation as well. I tented it at this location, but it may not be an option for yourselves. Day 3 head to Fort william to complete your journey.

Me of the right about 26yrs go. This was taken at the end near Fort William. My first time completing it.

@Mizmazzle I've done the West Highland way twice. If you have the time, it's well worth it. From the Bridge of Orchy hotel to Fort William just gets better and better.

York, Harrogate, Alnwick, Bamburgh/and castle/Beach. All on the North east side of England. The Lake district on the North West side. Places like Ambleside, Coniston, Keswick.
I can agree with Seawolf, re Dunkeld and also the close by Hermitage. The walk along the river is great. I'm English and my wife is Scottish we live on the Coast of South East Scotland, close to the border. Wales is also fantastic for scenery/ Castles. If you do venture to the Lake district and fancy a beer in a very scenic location the Newfield inn in Seathwaite is great. You can drive to it via Coniston and on to Keswick. It's a very beautiful, twisty, narrow and high in places road.

Swiss army for size comparison.

I also agree with the last two answers, they don't look bad at all to me.

Those straight leg ones are definitely my type, once my 0605's finally give up. ( already been repaired).

@JoshC Thanks, you've done a great job. 110% better than the 1790's ships biscuit my error in washing had created.

Guilty as charged, cheers Josh C that looks great. Note to others, don’t accidently wash at 60°.