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Post by auntieannie on May 31, 2017 14:39:56 GMT 2
You are indubitably travelling today, Baz and Mrs Faz. best of luck on your travels!
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Post by sophie on May 31, 2017 17:43:40 GMT 2
Have a great trip. and enjoy the wine!
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Post by Voy on May 31, 2017 19:31:33 GMT 2
re Ooty ( which I confess I hated ) etc. - try Coorg. Madikeri - is the main town. Hill station-ish. But never actually "conquered" by the Brits. Now they don't like it, but part of Karnataka. Good bus connections from Mysore and Mangla.
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Post by rikita on Jun 2, 2017 2:35:12 GMT 2
three days at this time i'll already be in casablanca.
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Post by auntieannie on Jun 2, 2017 10:09:40 GMT 2
safe travels, rikita!
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Post by rikita on Jun 2, 2017 12:49:11 GMT 2
thanks!
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Post by sophie on Jun 2, 2017 16:27:26 GMT 2
Have a great trip, Rikita!
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Post by rikita on Jun 4, 2017 14:46:07 GMT 2
thanks! will turn off the computer now and go!
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Post by shrjeff on Jun 4, 2017 15:05:43 GMT 2
Have a safe and pleasant trip, Sabi...
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Post by Netsuke on Jun 5, 2017 19:27:24 GMT 2
My upcoming trip has just come and gone. I forgot to post about it before I went so will do a trip post about it soon.
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Post by auntieannie on Jun 5, 2017 22:10:36 GMT 2
lol!
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Post by OnlyMark on Jun 5, 2017 22:20:16 GMT 2
I'm away for just a few days from tomorrow so don't be alarmed if it goes quiet. I'll try and pop in but can't say for sure when.
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Post by kerouac2 on Jun 7, 2017 17:20:51 GMT 2
Going to London on Friday for the Anyport meetup. Very sorry that BigIain has cancelled for health reasons.
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Post by kerouac2 on Jun 7, 2017 17:25:17 GMT 2
Oh, I should mention if anybody is interested: Serpentine in Hyde Park, starting at noon.
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Post by Netsuke on Jun 7, 2017 23:28:13 GMT 2
I'm away for just a few days from tomorrow so don't be alarmed if it goes quiet. I'll try and pop in but can't say for sure when. Is that the reason your avatar has gone walkabout? |
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Post by OnlyMark on Jun 10, 2017 16:47:51 GMT 2
Well, I got back ok. Updates to follow.
Did I miss anything? I mean important stuff like what is happening/has happened on here. No the trivial stuff like a UK election.
My avatar is still there, no? It is for me.
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Post by rikita on Jun 10, 2017 18:08:26 GMT 2
Starting our desert Tour tomorrow
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Post by OnlyMark on Jun 10, 2017 19:00:28 GMT 2
Can I drive?
Pretty please?
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Post by Voy on Jun 10, 2017 20:17:17 GMT 2
oh god. would THAT be cool! potter trip w/ mark as diver and guide!!!
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Post by kerouac2 on Jun 10, 2017 20:56:13 GMT 2
Back from London. Rather amazing get together with voters from Ukip to ultra Labour, so it made for an interesting discussion.
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Post by OnlyMark on Jun 10, 2017 21:21:45 GMT 2
".......made for an interesting discussion."
Diplomacy at its best.
Voy, I'm afraid that any trip I would run would need all the participants to contribute meaningfully to its smooth running. Each and every individual would have to bring a skill "to the table" and there would be no room for slackers and free-loaders. Brain power and muscle power would both be useful in their own ways, as would problem solving, medical, psychological, mechanical and any other skills I could think of. I would have to send out questionnaires and vet accordingly those who I would feel to be unsuitable.
Your place would be virtually guaranteed due to your foraging and meal preparation background. However, I do believe I'd have to keep my eye on you due to your occasional contrary nature. You have been warned.
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Post by rikita on Jun 11, 2017 1:09:08 GMT 2
Well i hope our driver Sees the euros we bring as enough contribution, i am Not planning on foraging or preparing meals ... Of course, only a very small Portion of the trip is actual desert, most is driving through the mountains and sightseeing and such things ...
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Post by auntieannie on Jun 11, 2017 21:19:54 GMT 2
don't worry, riki. I think Mark is off on one about an imaginary potters' trip.
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Post by OnlyMark on Jun 11, 2017 21:42:42 GMT 2
I can dream, can't I?
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Post by Voy on Jun 11, 2017 21:56:54 GMT 2
see? great minds! what's the itinerary, Mark?
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Post by slowcoach on Jun 12, 2017 1:20:08 GMT 2
Gilf Kebir?
I'll Let You Be In My Dreams, If I Can Be In Yours?
A colleague did a trans-African on just those terms. He was a mechanic, they had a doctor, etc., sadly the Doctor was required, one of the team was sent home missing a leg after an accident. That would have been 1979/80. Bedford TKs I think.
The RGS teamed with the BFI are reported to be making old archive footage available online and that should include film of Bagnold. I have looked but I can't find anything so far.
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Post by OnlyMark on Jun 12, 2017 9:05:04 GMT 2
I think this is it(?) but it says it's not available in my location. player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-libyan-desert-bagnold-1930/The Gilf Kebir would certainly be a possibility as it fulfils a number or criteria, but due to the fact of difficult permits having to be obtained it'd end up not being so feasible. At least there are easier places to arrange, I'm sure. |
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Post by slowcoach on Jun 12, 2017 9:32:10 GMT 2
Thanks, I think it is too and not available here either.  |
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Post by wikki on Jun 12, 2017 9:32:24 GMT 2
About to take off for my short Vacation at home. And in 10 days 9 weeks Spain! I will be squeezed in between Russians and English. I hope I hear some spanish/ catalan.
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Post by auntieannie on Jun 12, 2017 9:41:13 GMT 2
Mark, you can dream. Wikki, enjoy the short holiday!
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