Seal skin socks.













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I was bought an iMac last month for my birthday so gucci outdoor kit is out the window unless I buy it myself.

These were next to me in the queue whilst I was waiting to pay so I thought I'd try them on, Blimey charlie they're warm. http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/rab-endurance-down-mitt-p190296 I struggled with my conscious and stopped short of lashing the cash as it's never really that cold in the UK. OR IS IT...

Just been told I'm not allowed a sweary one as Nelly is just learning to read. :(
Make sure there's some non offensive versions.

It's not me giving the pedicure though.

It's Christmas day????
I'm dressed ready for a ride.

Just quoting the figure that was mentioned by others there.

Must of been colder in Steve's annexe though.

Mountain Equipment Titan 850 bag You'll be plenty warm in that bag, I used mine on the winter bivi last year and I was sweating at -10*c with a thin layer of clothing. Tarp and wooded area will do the job of seeing off any wind and rain in conjunction of a bivi bag. Make sure the bivi bag allows th...

Bivi point 4 is our destination for a party.

Do I need to reproof it with reproofer liquid after washing or do I just wash it in nikwax washing soap and that's it?

I'm in, with a newbie, maybe two.
I'll have dirty alcohol.
If your not carrying filthy alcohol, that means you'll have more room for coal.

I'm just working on my menu. :D
Whats the stove like? Has it a flat top?

I like Eccles cakes

Can I change mine to Eccles cakes?

Bit of an oxymoron that isn't it?
Voting and dictatorship?

There's a way in from the south that avoids the water crossings.

I vote for this way.

Already have done on the official winter hang.

Depends on how cold it is.

I expect you have more than Halfords in roof racks though.

its more, as you'll be taking coal.

neoprene surfing boots!

Must hunt out mine.

Was there not a work party there during bb200?

Never stayed in a posh bothy before.
Sounds good to me.
Will they not be busy during the holiday period?

I'll work that out later as I'm still up north until tonight.

I had a small bag arrive the other day( no, the wife was in London village at the time) and it nicely avoided the customs folk for a change.
Think positive.

Righto, I'll take up the baton. Black mountains it is. My pink tickets been approved. Abergavenny, noon, 30th December. I'll be hammocking again. If anybody wants to try hanging I can lend you a spare one from my collection. If its any use to you I can lend you a bike and frame bag at this end, you'...

Ask Santa for a bigger car or at least a rack.

I thought the cheeky git was talking about me Matt.

Get well soon mrs morgan