• WWB

Posted: **Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:02 am**

This years Welsh Winter Bivvy will take place over the weekend of Dec 11th / 12th. It'll be somewhere in Wales but the exact location is yet to be decided.

For those who don't know, things are generally very relaxed / fluid and the emphasis is firmly on the social side of things. Pace is generally steady, visiting pubs, cafes etc is encouraged and more often than not, it all ends up quite different to how it was 'planned'. Everyone is welcome and also welcoming, so if you've not yet ventured out in a group, then assuming you've got some suitable kit (it is Dec in Wales after all), then do come along.

There's also usually a number of other Winter Bivvies taking place over the same weekend in other parts of the country so keep your eyes open for those too.

Posted: **Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:12 am**

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:02 am This years Welsh Winter Bivvy will take place over the weekend of Dec 11th / 12th. It'll be somewhere in Wales but the exact location is yet to be decided.

For those who don't know, things are generally very relaxed / fluid and the emphasis is firmly on the social side of things. Pace is generally steady, visiting pubs, cafes etc is encouraged and more often than not, it all ends up quite different to how it was 'planned'. Everyone is welcome and also welcoming, so if you've not yet ventured out in a group, then assuming you've got some suitable kit (it is Dec in Wales after all), then do come along.

There's also usually a number of other Winter Bivvies taking place over the same weekend in other parts of the country so keep your eyes open for those too.

Yay, I'm in

Posted: **Sun Oct 31, 2021 10:07 am**

Verena wrote: ↑Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:12 am Yay, I'm in

Ask Stu about the one around Bishop's Castle area a few years back. It was definitely a case of 'last wo/man standing' as the weekend's conditions progressed

. One of the most hilarious capers that I've been on, although our group approached (or tried to) from the other direction. In fact ask us about the state of things around Mynd gliding club

.

Posted: **Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:41 pm**

Gosh, I'd hate to spoil everyone's fun though, with my ability to bring wall to wall sunshine with me wherever I go...

Posted: **Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:00 pm**

I'd hate to spoil everyone's fun though, with my ability to bring wall to wall sunshine with me wherever I go...

Don't worry, we'll forgive you.

Posted: **Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:13 pm**

Stu let me know where it’s gonna be when you’ve made up your mind , health’s more or less back so hopefully can arrange a weekend pass

Posted: **Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:06 pm**

middleagedmadness wrote: ↑Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:13 pm Stu let me know where it’s gonna be when you’ve made up your mind , health’s more or less back so hopefully can arrange a weekend pass

Will she let you apply for your WE pass at the same time Stu? Glad to hear the body's playing ball again. Good to have you back.

Posted: **Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:10 pm**

RIP wrote: ↑Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:06 pm
middleagedmadness wrote: ↑Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:13 pm Stu let me know where it’s gonna be when you’ve made up your mind , health’s more or less back so hopefully can arrange a weekend pass
Will she let you apply for your WE pass at the same time Stu? Glad to hear the body's playing ball again. Good to have you back.

Not sure , need to check the dates against if the young fella is still on leave from basic training , think he goes back 4/1 so should be okay

Posted: **Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:37 am**

I'll post up here once I know Stu.

Posted: **Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:19 am**

Ah Reg....I'd just about forgotten about the Bishops Castle affair and the 2" ice on the Ridgeway...and you go about bringing it all up again ; )

Will be there in spirit whilst burning in hell/Qld. Miss the sub-zero shenanigans and partners in rime from over the years.

Greetz

S.

Posted: **Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:40 am**

I'd just about forgotten about the Bishops Castle affair and the 2" ice on the Ridgeway...and you go about bringing it all up again ; )

Aye that was a bit of a wild one. Still not recovered.

Posted: **Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:59 am**

Scattamah wrote: ↑Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:19 am you go about bringing it all up again ; )

Like a particularly bad late night takeaway after ten pints of Guinness

(not speaking from experience I hasten to add)

PS just spotted "partners in rime" - good one

Posted: **Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:48 am**

Right Reg, winter event booked
Stu WWB not sure yet as it’s the first weekend of the boys basic training and wife is already in bits at the thought of her little Prince being handed over to the navy , so this one might have to be a miss , but will let you know closer to date

Posted: **Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:20 am**

RIP wrote: ↑Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:59 am ... Like a particularly bad late night takeaway after ten pints of Guinness ...

Have you been peeking, Reg? : )

RIP wrote: ↑Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:59 am PS just spotted "partners in rime" - good one

Should there ever be a winter bivvy badge competition, there's my entry. Reg-approved no less.

Greetz

S.

Posted: **Mon Nov 08, 2021 6:34 pm**

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:40 am
I'd just about forgotten about the Bishops Castle affair and the 2" ice on the Ridgeway...and you go about bringing it all up again ; )
Aye that was a bit of a wild one. Still not recovered.

Posted: **Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:02 pm**

Hoping to do this one - its been too long!

Posted: **Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:20 pm**

Good man Steve.

Posted: **Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:17 pm**

Beginning to look very much like the Elan valley - I have something to check out this weekend, then I'll put a bit of meat ont' bones for anyone who fancies it.

Posted: **Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:33 pm**

I do love Elan Valley. It's my happy place.

Posted: **Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:46 pm**

It's my happy place.

Fairly sure I can ruin that for you

Posted: **Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:38 pm**

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:46 pm
It's my happy place.
Fairly sure I can ruin that for you

Posted: **Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:42 pm**

Posted: **Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:16 pm**

Successful recon' trip today despite leaving my map at home and relying on memory and luck. Anyway, lots of interesting stuff out there, some good, some not quite as good and a likelihood of a few tussocks and a bit of walking but who doesn't like a big skull and crossed bones sign on a ride out ... of course we'll be going there

See the big hill on the other side of the river? Well, I went up that so you don't have to

Posted: **Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:21 pm**

Now that's a very nice shed you lucky boogers.

Posted: **Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:47 pm**

Luxury!! I've lived in worse than that...

WWB - now with added details.

WWB - now with added details.

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB

Re: WWB