Chilly Bimble - loadsa pics

[Kepis]

Hugo, Rockmonkey and myself enjoyed a bimble round the South Downs today, had a grand old time, albeit a bit chilly at times in the northerly wind.

starting out, it can be a bit bleak on the hills at this time of year

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still a bit snow on the hill tops and sheltered spots

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bit further round the hill

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sheet ice on the path = one way trip to a broken leg

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Looking over to where we are headed

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Hugo (R) & Rockmonkey (L) headed towards the big hill in the distance

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Past the frozen Dew pond

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some of the other locals

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snow still to be found in the sheltered spots

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looking North

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yep, it's a bit bleak round here in the winter, it stills holds a certain magic though

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Lunch spot, fresh cooked bacon butties for Hugo & I, fresh cooked gloves for Rockmonkey (sorry mate, couldnt resist;))

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Lunch eaten and hot drinks downed, time to carry on

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where we have come from , this area is known as Bunny Land and for good reason

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Hugo & Rockmonkey

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general view over the land

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looking back to thge area where we had lunch

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Anyone got a sledge, that path looks fun, well until you get to the sudden stop at the bottom:)

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From here we basically rejoined the outbound route and headed back towards the start point for the bimble.

So thanks for the company chaps, had a great day and a lot of laughs

[Rockmonkey]

Thanks for a great bimble you two!
Have tried to resuscitate the glove, I am in the process of stitching leather to it, to see if i can bring it back to life!
Great company, Great laugh's, Great frigging blister.......... Damn cooker :stretcher:
Hope to do it again soon.

[spandit]

What pack is that, Rockmonkey? Looking forward to joining you one day, although pretty slow at the moment as have to stop every two paces to stop new dog pulling :)

[RonW]

Sharing times like these with friends makes them even more memorable!

Great trip, but a bit too open country for me...

[beachlover]

Nice pics. Daughter lives in Brighton and I really must walk more when I go there.

[Rockmonkey]

Hi spandit, Karrimor sabre delta 35. Fri**ng love this pack.
Hope you can join in soon, Today was my first day out without my Border terrier (just under 2 years old), she wanted to stay at home under the cushion on the sofa!:(

[spandit]

Another Sabre, eh? I recall being very envious of Kepis' one at the Sussex meet last year. We've just rescued a springer puppy - she's a year old and has virtually no training/discipline. Quick learner though and I suspect she'll show my "trained" cocker up before too long...

[Kepis]

Cheers guys, was a right old laugh today

[Rockmonkey]

Yeh! Another karrimor, Thinking of getting the 75! like kepis!
Good luck with the springer!

[Kepis]

Sharing times like these with friends makes them even more memorable!

Great trip, but a bit too open country for me...

Cheers Ron, thing is, if we had headed North for one mile and not turned left as we did today, we would would have ended up in these woods

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Thats the best thing about around here, so many different environments to go play in, if i head a few miles west im in pine woodland, go one mile south im on the shingle beach, go a few miles west again, and im sand dunes

[Kepis]

Another Sabre, eh? I recall being very envious of Kepis' one at the Sussex meet last year.

I have another one as well you know, a nice Sabre 45;)

[Hugo]

Most enjoyable bimble with great company, cheers guys.

[Rockmonkey]

Looking forward to the next timegoodjob

[Neumo]

I recognise some of those paths from when I used to live in Steyning. Nice area for a walk or mountainbike. Looks like you had fun & it would be good to join you on a walk sometime, as I am not too far away.

[Kepis]

Always welcome Neumo, you free in the week as that's when we tend to go for a wander as there are less people around?

[Shewie]

Cracking pics Mark

[Kepis]

Cracking pics Mark

cheers Rich

[Neumo]

you free in the week as that's when we tend to go for a wander as there are less people around

Unfortunatly I am busy all week these days but you never know I may be able to slip one in some time.

[Kepis]

Unfortunatly I am busy all week these days but you never know I may be able to slip one in some time.

okey dokey, next time we are out we will give you a shout

[Graywolf]

Looks like you guys had a great walk,I am missing getting out.I have a Delta as my winter daysack,they are a great sack.