Welcome to our latest Blog. Midge and I have decided to do the big one; John O'Groats to Land's End 1200 miles on footpaths. Why Blind Faith? Because Midge is now blind but he has the faith to follow me anywhere. We are doing this to raise funds for Hounds for Heroes. I chose this charity because I think Midge himself is a bit of a hero, blindness makes little difference to him so I thought this was appropriate. visit our Just Giving pages to support this worthwhile charity
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Gloomy pennines
Mixed weather since I last blogged. Met wife Carol at tan hill, first time in a month! Gloomy typical pennine weather, misty wet underfoot. Now in wensleydale doing our Wallace and Gromit impressions.
To Horton tomorrow.
Friday, 24 May 2013
back in England!!
We crossed over the border at 12.30 yesterday. We had a great night at Forest View in Byrness. What a place! As near perfect as could be
Thanks Colin and Joyce.
!
Severe weather continues, no electricity in forest view due to storms this morning. Very cold here in Bellingham.
Lovely meal with fellow walker this evening- thanks!!!
Onwards tomorrow.
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Heading for the border
We will.hit the peninne way tomorrow. We.have had mixed weather, one night we had an incredible storm, the campsite flooded and we narrowly missed being washed out.
Today I was able to pack up a dry.tent for.the first time.
We are in jedburgh after some lovely walking through the border towns of Peebles, Melrose and Innerleithin.
Back in England around midday tomorrow after 3 weeks and 450 miles in Scotland.
Midge had a period of illness in Peebles but the great folks at Two rivers vet practice sorted him out and did not charge us for the consultation.
They even made a donation through our justgiving site.
talking of which we have raised over £900 so far
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Lap of luxury
Staying in an amazon bnb tonight, the people thought that midge and I might enjoy a little extra space after the tent.
We have a log cabin all to ourselves, it is so smart. Back to.the.tent tomorrow.
we had our photo taken for the Scottish Sun and an article will appear on Sunday. I hope this raises more cash.
The walking was long but easy today along old railways and the canal. More of the same tomorrow.
Really looking forward to the peninne way.
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
end of the WHW
Sorry for not. Posting for so long. This is mainly because of the lousy blogsite.
we have just got through 100 hours of rain sleet and snow. Loads of people gave up
In bridge of orchy,.they were only doing the west.highland way.
When we got views they were sensational like the.highlands in January.
tomorrow we complete the WHW and cross the industrial heart of Scotland.
Really looking forward to the pennine way.
I am surprised at how fit I feel!
Saturday, 11 May 2013
interesting in kinlochleven
We have been promised a.week of rain, which is no fun with a wet collie and a small tent..
Snow has been forecast once again.
Now in kinlochleven caught up.in a Jacobite society do. It promises to be lively.
Wish us better weather.
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