Sunday, 13 December 2020

We reach 1000 miles !


Well on this rather damp and grey morning (dreich as the Scots would say) me and Charlie past our 1000th mile , I normally try and take a photo as we actually hit the target but this morning it was to windy and wet to take a photo on the summit so I had to wait till we found a more sheltered spot . There was nobody about so I had to balance the camera on a gate post and put on the timer - the first two attempts the camera blew over and I had to wedge it with stones to get it to stand up - hence the less than brilliant shot . I'm a bit later this year in finishing my 1000 miles having two walking holidays canceled due to Covid and the weather of late has been rubbish - as we get older neither me or the dog like the rain . I'm signing up for 'Walk a 1000 miles in 2021' and will see how many more miles I can get in this year before starting again .

 

16 comments:

  1. Well done! You have inspired me for 2021. I've been walking for 45-60 minutes most days since April this year, but not keeping track of the distance. I'm sure, though, that it is nothing like yours however. Congratulations!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. You should sign up for 'Walk a 1000 miles in 2021' it's surprising how the miles add up , I find walking very therapeutic in these stressful times .

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    1. The hat was purchased in the Outer Hebrides about 30 years ago - it has worn better than it's owner .

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  3. Bravo! Your walking record is an inspiration. In a few months, I'll be taking early retirement and will have the time to take to the hills more regularly (and not just in the wee hours before I go to work).

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    1. Yes retirement is a great bonus to walking - early retirement is brilliant !

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  4. That is a lot of Miles for sure there Tony - well done!

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    1. It is but I've taken it slow and sure a bit everyday .

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  5. A fine achievement, congratulations. Great that you persevered with the photo under trying conditions. It has ended up looking quite natural, I reckon.
    Regards, James

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  6. That’s some mileage even if you break it down! Takes an awful lot of time. Congratulations.

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    1. Luckily the dog needs walking every day and we take holidays (Covid permitting) which involve walking so a bit at a time adds up .

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  7. Congratulations, Tony! Walking 1,000 miles is a long hike.

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    1. Think the average has to be 2.75 miles a day - some days I do more recently due to the weather - less .

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