The KMC here I go...Again

• Guest 672

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  7 February 2011     00:1491768
  #1      
  It's that time of year again folks.
  Next Sunday off to the Welsh mountains for a bit of rock climbing, absailing and sea traversing.
  A school trip I have been looking forward to and have the joy of being acomponied by 50 females, I must be mental.
  Leaving next Sunday I have the pleasure of spending my birthday on the 14th of Feb watching chic flicks and sorting the dry room out at the centre.
  
  Hoping to get some cracking photos again.
  grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
• Guest 653

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  7 February 2011     08:0491781
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  Have a good trip Ian, - but why February when the weather is likely to be really awful - or is that the attraction, because the weather is so awful ?
  
  Do you all get into the same big hot-tub every afternoon to warm you up ? Rock-climbing, absailing and sea-traversing (is that the same as sailing ?) in February ! you're a real tough guy Ian.
  
  Come back safe.
  
  
  
  Roger
• Guest 660

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  7 February 2011     09:1991801
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  Good luck Ian,I went out with Long Distance Walking Ass yesterday and walked 22 miles from Pluckley to West Peckham,we started late,others (not me) got held up in the Pub,and we finally finshed at 18.45.
  This is my first Long distance walk of the year it was rather strange finishing in the pitch dark,luckily we had some experts with a GPS system but I needed to put in the miles before May when I walk from Fort William to Inverness via Lock Ness.
  If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
• Guest 640

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  7 February 2011     09:2491802
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  I can only gaze on in admiration at the energy that Ian and John have..powerhouse moves aplenty as they shimmy o'er hill and dale. I remember Ians pictures from last year and lovely they were. I will have a look now and see if I can find one of same and put it up.
  
  But the bravest toughest aspect of all is going away with 50 females!! Gadzooks!!
  
  ps what does KMC stand for?
  email: dover7@msn.com
• Guest 640

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  7 February 2011     09:3391803
  #5      
  Yes here we are, found the pix quite easy this time..makes a change
  Beautiful shot this...well done Ian me oul mucker
  
  

  

  
  
  here's Ian again dangling his vital bits over a steep crevice, not a pursuit for the fainthearted!
  

  
  email: dover7@msn.com
• howard mcsweeney1

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  7 February 2011     16:2591830
  #6      
  great photos, stunning scenery though i think i will leave the rock climbing to ian.
• Guest 698

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  7 February 2011     17:2391838
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  Try this:
  
  http://www.viakeo.com/Avignon/video/ind/ryraH5x_f28/Extreme_Bungee_Jumping_%28182m%29___Gorges_du_Verdon_%28France%29
  
  
  I know that bridge well, it is one of the highest above the water in Europe (about 600 feet).
  
  PG.
  I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
• Guest 641

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  7 February 2011     18:3991872
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  Have a great time Ian, I know that you will be in your second element teaching the girls the finer points of abseiling and canoeing , but when they want to return the favour with waxing and nail varnishing there is only one answer ...... RUN!!!!!
• Brian Dixon

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  7 February 2011     20:1191885
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  ian,watch out for them dasterdly sas chaps,and them sheep as well.have fun.
• Guest 694

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  7 February 2011     22:0491892
  #10      
  I loved my time at Kent Mountain Centre (KMC)
  
  enjoy it.. was the best time of my life and the cute bits we could do! Soo jealous of the photos you will get!
• Guest 653

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  8 February 2011     08:4891913
  #11      
  Wonderful scenery indeed Ian.
  
  Have a great time, just seems the worst time of year to do it, but I guess I've become an old softy.
  
  Well done to you John on your walking - keeping you fit too.
  
  
  
  
  Roger
• Guest 672

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  9 February 2011     21:4692106
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  Ah jeeze guys thanks for the comments.
  To be honest Roger and its only my opinion, I think the worst the weather is the more memorable it is.
  Barry, waxing,nail varnish, All in my stride mate but I don't ( think ) it will go that far.
  AS long as they sing happy birthday to me I will be more than happy and leave it at that, what a way to spend a birthday eh walking up or around Snowdon.
  
  Thanks for the reminder of the photos Boss, I shall try to improve on those.
  
  Brian, when in Wales it's the sheep that worry me and not the other chappies. The chappies aint got Red or Blue marks on the back of their necks.
  
  Well done John and keep going, we'll have to do a joint one some day.
  grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
• Bern

  • Location: Dover
  9 February 2011     22:3092110
  #13      
  PaulB, stunning pics, thank you.
  
  Ian - enjoy! I am with you about the weather - I love the feeling of sharp wet breeze on the face and the life-affirming wind and rain. My Old Man thinks I am mad. I am too old, buxom and busy to do the long walks these days but I do miss them. One of these days..........................Have a good break and Happy Birthday.
• Guest 672

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  9 February 2011     23:1992120
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  Thank you Bern, fancy a walk along the sea front some day.
  grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
• Guest 653

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  10 February 2011     08:2292142
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  On a really windy day, with those massive waves spilling over you; maybe a forumite walk followed by a couple of jars or so in the Yacht Club.
  
  
  
  Roger
• Guest 641

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  10 February 2011     11:4192158
  #16      
  Happy Birthday me auld mucker
• Guest 672

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  12 February 2011     21:4892448
  #17      
  Thanks Barry.
  See you all next weekend peeps. Stay safe.
  grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
• Guest 660

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  12 February 2011     21:5392450
  #18      
  Have a good trip Ian and a good Birthday!
  If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!