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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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More pics, Linda and Tinds:-) I remember noticing Christoph taking that photo in the cloud. I like it. I have lost my red Snowdon summit hat already.

Due to technical difficulties, I am posting PHIL'S photos:
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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Phil's last pic:
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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That mountain was busier than Croydon High Street, old people, babies, toddlers, dogs, men with ironing boards I have never seen so many people :lol: Loving the pictures.
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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Ha ha ha Paula that is hilarious :) Love Phils photos by the way . thanks so much
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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John waving to the train
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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Paula wrote:That mountain was busier than Croydon High Street, old people, babies, toddlers, dogs, men with ironing boards I have never seen so many people :lol: Loving the pictures.
Yes Paula you are right about the people traffic and the comparison with Croydon high street . Pity Chas and Dave weren't up there but then " there ain't no pleasing me "
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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Diane wrote:Phil's last pic:
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I wonder why Sally is running ?. I would like to think someone has told her they are selling Leonard Cohen concert ticket at the top but sadly I don't think that would make her run she has yet to be converted but Ian is working on it
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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John Morris' hat was a great prop in the pics. I like the rugged backdrops in your pics, Phil. And also the rugged people. Sally took up fell-running for the day, to try to escape the crowds. I don't think she needs to be converted as it now seems that being a Leonard Cohen fan is not a prerequisite for joining these events.

It was a bit like a motorway on that path. It being a Saturday with fine weather brought out all the bloody tourists and day trippers. That's what you get for going up the easy path of the mountain with trains and refreshments:-) You should have come up Cadair for a bit of solitude and silence. Alternatively, we could return in January when the weather's a bit more atmospheric and do the whole thing again 8) .
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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Phil - sad news Chas and Dave are no more as of this week Dave Peacock has left C&D his wife died and he wants to reflect on life I think. Chas is still going though I love 'em.

Diane - I would like you to tell Tinders to her face that that was the easy route :lol:
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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Paula whatever she told you was a load of Irish flannel. Tinds was like a dynamo going up that mountain. I had to put rocks in her rucsac to slow her down.
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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You're right Diane, I seem to do everything quickly. I talk fast, climb fast, eat fast and live fast :D
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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Diane wrote: we could return in January when the weather's a bit more atmospheric and do the whole thing again 8) .
Count me in..I have my snow sandals ready.
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVVEtWUo1zw

In case you have not seen it yet, Here is the clip where Leonard thanks the Forum and mentions Henning!
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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One word..................


WOW!!!!!!!!

nuff said. :D
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Re: Just when I climbed this whole mountainside... (Wales 2009)

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OK Henning what did you do? I can understand Jarkko getting a mention, but how come your name springs to the lips of one the greatest spiritual teachers of our time? You will have to spend the rest of your life being worthy of it.
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