Good Friday Welsh Adventure

[Matt]

So it looks like we're on!

Multiple passes have been gained and stamped in triplicate. (me, Ian, Steve, Flatfishy & poss VD so far)

Plan is somewhere in the Black Mountains, Ian is in charge or route :)

How's a midday start sound, pootle pace?

All are welcome

[Taylor]

I'm still a possible, but more than likely turning up( I just have to be a good boy).

Edit: The boss has just informed me I may be able to go but I've to be back for 2pm(in Brizzle) as were more than likely to be skiing in the southern Alps on the Sunday. Subject to her booking it.

[Stevemorg]

I'm still good for this - is it going to be a typical Ian route?

[Taylor]

For those that make it out on the Good Friday Welsh Adventure there will be 6 pairs of Ultra light spoons and knives to be given away. As you can see by the picture, a whole 5 grams for the pair(couldn't lay my hands on forks, sorry).

[Ian]

is it going to be a typical Ian route?

As in beautiful weather, vaguely exciting trails and fantastic views, right?

[Stevemorg]

Exactly what I meant!!!

[gairym]

stevemorg,

out of purely unselfish concern for others i think that you should take it easy on this ride as i'd hate to think of something bad happening to (my soon-to-be new bike) you out there.

[Stevemorg]

Gairy,

trust me - I always take it easy!

am scouring the classifieds for an Inbred/456/Genesis Latitude/P7 as we speak!

Steve

[Matt]

How does meeting midday somewhere in Brecon sound?

Need to be somewhere I can dump the car.

[Ian]

How far do people want to ride?
Anyone got commitments to be back on Saturday by a certain time?

[Taylor]

I need trees for my hammock and I need to be back in Bristol for no later than 1pm(back in Brecon for noon I suppose) as I think I'm off to the Alps with the sprogs to learn to ski. That's subject to the wife booking it.

[Matt]

No point going mad

[Stevemorg]

Brecon OK for me - happy to fit in with others but I'm off up to Twyn on Sunday with the family so couldn't cope with too much of a beasting!

[Taylor]

Steve, are you hanging out or sleeping on the floor with the peasants?

[Ian]

I need trees for my hammock

/scratches summit of Waun Fach off list.../

Some people are soo picky

Wasn't going to make it a huge ride by any measure - just wanted to make sure we have enough time to do the best bits, and the start/ finish point is therefore important.

[Bearbonesnorm]

He's a PITA at times with these trees

[Stevemorg]

Happy to swing or crash on the floor - whatever works

[Taylor]

I'm pretty much a dead cert now, but I've no idea where in Brecon we're meeting.

[Ian]

Neither do I. Currently re-evaluating route options after todays fall of snow :?

[Taylor]

How much snowage have you had?

[Ian]

Difficult to say from here how deep it is, but it's down to about 250m.
The upper trails are likely to be reasonably thick.

[Matt]

Ian where's good to dump a car and meet up? Morrisons?

[Taylor]

Morrisons have a two hour limit

[Ian]

The car park by the Cathedral is your best bet. SO 043290.

[Stevemorg]

just thinking about packing - looks like I'll need my warmer sleeping bag though! Is the bivi site likely to be suitable for a hammock or am I better off with a mat, bivi bag and tarp?