Lake District WEEKEND Meet - RESPONSES NEEDED

Which weekend would you prefer

  • Weekend commencing Friday 2nd October

    Votes: 5 55.6%

  • Weekend commencing Friday 9th October

    Votes: 9 100.0%
  • Total voters
    9
  • Poll closed .
Complete change of topic regarding the digs.

As you know i can be a bit dim at times so if I ask a question that appears strange, just accept as one of Ashas "strange moments":D

I realise I'm going to have to come with suitable arctic weather clothing ( ok so for you lot it may not be so cold, but for flirks sake i was wearing jumpers at whipsnade under sunny skies in June!
With this in mind, what are the supplies re bedding ....is it supplied in the hostel or do we need to bring a suitable sleeping bag?

Eating /cooking ........Are we eating at the Hostel or is it an eat out affair at the pub during the evening.
Perhaps a strange question but I have quite obscure dietery requirements of which most pubs / restaurants simply dont accomodate:( .....By the time I've spent time through airports and hotels during the visit, I'm going to feel more "processed" than a macdonalds burger:wacky:.....a couple of days i can suffer it but not near on a week!
Knowing in advance is going to be a big help as I can kindly request that my chauffer stop by a suitable establishment ( supermarket or such like) on route.

I'll likely have other questions but I don't want to overload @Andysnap .....certainly not on a weeked night anyway! :beer:;)
 
Funnily enough I was thinking about this kind of thing earlier. I shall consult with the CMS and come back later with answers/ideas.
 
The CMS and I were discussing things to do in the area and have come up with a list.


Latrigg - easy walk to one of the best viewpoint in the Lakes. Car park half way up, I've seen many a wheelchair on or near the summit.
Walla Crag - A bit more challenging but still only a small hill.
Ashness Bridge - iconic Lake District view, could be a bit busy but it is on a road so easy access.
Ashness Boat Landing at Sunset - just off the main road.
Watendlath Packhorse Bridge - Just off the road, large car park
Castlerigg Stone Circle - just off the road, great views especially at dawn and dusk.
Whinlatter Forest - walks for all abilities
Keswick Launch - tour around the lake, hop on and hop off.
Lake District Wildlife Park (Bassenthwaite Lake) - Not been here for a while but the last time it was quite hands on, might not be ideal for a film meet though.
The Lakes Distillery (Bassenthwaite Lake) - :beer:
Derwentwater Marina - pretty boats.
Keswick Brewery Tours - :beer:
Wordsworth House & Gardens (Cockermouth) - never been, probably very busy even in October.
Mirehouse and Gardens - Looks nice, lots of big autumnal trees.
Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum - Might be interesting and fairly close by.
Borrowdale, Buttermere & other picturesque places - pretty views in all directions
Jennings Brewery (Cockermouth) - :beer:
Walk around part or all of Derwentwater, Buttermere etc - flat walking but a bit far for some perhaps, the Derwent Water one can be done in conjunction with the boat.
Honister Slate Mines - craggy and interesting
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway - a bit of a trek but one of the prettiest valleys in the Lakes, plus Ravenglass is interesting as well.

and a few useful websites to browse at your leisure

http://www.martinlawrencephotography.com/articles-tips-locations/shoot-locations/tewet_tarn

http://www.mapmyphoto.co.uk/photographylocations?type%5B%5D=8&keys=cumbria&flagged=All&flagged_1=All&country=GB

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/10-perfect-photography-locations-in-the-lake-district-13454

http://www.nickscape.co.uk/lake-district-photography-trip-locations

http://www.tommackie.com/assets/articles/OP-Lake_District_06-2011.pdf

https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/the-lake-district-best-places-to-go.77186/

http://www.mcfade.co.uk/blog/5-amazing-lake-district-photography-locations/

http://www.stewartsmithphotography.co.uk/best-waterfalls-in-the-lake-district/


http://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_126.html

http://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_128.html

http://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_243.html

http://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_95.html

http://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_155.html

http://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_19.html

http://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_18.html

http://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_137.html

http://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_49.html

I also have a very useful book of photography hot spots in the Lakes which I'll bring along for reference.

As to food, we do have a large kitchen so it might be an idea to bring along your own breakfast stuff and maybe sandwich making kit as well. We can either eat in or pop to the pub, we should have plenty of transport or the local is a 10 minute walk. Discuss :D
 
Thanks Andy, great list. I particularly like the possibility of brewery visits :beer:
 
Excellent stuff, thanks Andy!

I wonder how long that 10-minute evening walk will take on the way back :beer::naughty:
 
Drove past the Honister mine in April and quite fancied a wander round but didn't have time.
 
Concerning food.

We thought it might be an idea to buy a few things en masse rather than, for example, having 15 bottles of milk in the fridge.
Any thoughts as to what we could buy in advance ?

Milk - semi-skimmed/skimmed/full fat
Tea/Coffee/Sugar
Bread - white/brown/wholemeal/ horrid stuff with bits in
Spread - Butter/other generic tasteless non-butters
Cereals - Cornflakes/rice crispies etc.
Jams
Sausages
Bacon
Eggs

Do we have any vegetable-ists?

The CMS has volunteered us to do something for the Friday night, we thought maybe just get a selection of pizzas and/or do a pile of baked potatoes with various things to shove on them like cheese or beans or summink. Just so as people arrive they don't have to worry about cooking.
 
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We stayed B&B in the Newlands Valley a few years ago, climbed Catbells one day and walked round Derwentwater the next, loved both of them. Think we might have walked up the valley from Seatoller on the 3rd before driving home. All 3 walks were magic! My best pic was from the east side of Derwentwater, but it was a happy accident of light, couldn't predict it at all.

Will folk be wanting hairy early starts for golden hour dawns etc?
 
Some nice walks there Chris.
You wont need to get up too early for a sunrise, 7.30 is the official time, but I think you will need to get a bit higher up as the hills behind block it out a bit. A quick shim up Catbells before breakfast should work up an appetite  :-D
 
If Andy offers to make your sarnies for the day Jon id give it a miss .never know what he's used for the filling !
 
Asha said:
Yep!......Here's betting i'm gunna be the only one.
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Thought it might be you that puts the (soya-based) fly in the ointment.... We'll work round it mate, they do have veg in the Lake District. :D
 
Andysnap said:
Thought it might be you that puts the (soya-based) fly in the ointment.... We'll work round it mate, they do have veg in the Lake District. :D
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Soya based no.....dont touch the stuff tbh but lots of veg, salade and fruits are a basic need for à veggie......and oh boy do they ferment well during the night :eek::D
 
There's a Booths supermarket in Keswick, top place for all of your veggie needs. (y)
 
Woodsy said:
What is it they say when asked if there is a vegetarian option?

:D
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" duh, well what do you eat?" ( usually whilst scratching head and sporting à gormless facial expression) :rolleyes:
 
so how far away was Ashas tent going to be from the house ? ( and make sure its downwind )
 
Asha said:
" duh, well what do you eat?" ( usually whilst scratching head and sporting à gormless facial expression) :rolleyes:
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To be fair, the reason for that question is because of people like an old friend of mine who described himself as "completely vegetarian except for fish, bacon and chicken".
 
My daughter was for a while vegetarian... between meals!
 
ChrisR said:
My daughter was for a while vegetarian... between meals!
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"vegetarian... between meals"

:confused:......sorry Chris, but i'm showing ignorance now,.......a lunch or dinner without animal flesh content is not a meal then? :thinking:
 
Asha said:
"vegetarian... between meals"

:confused:......sorry Chris, but i'm showing ignorance now,.......a lunch or dinner without animal flesh content is not a meal then? :thinking:
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I think he means that his daughter was nominally a vegetarian until it came to actually eating meals when she reverts to carnivore mode.
 
I have news. The YHA have sent us a form that we need to complete and hand in on arrival, basically its a fire list. I need everyone's name (which I have, obviously) and house number and postcode. I'll PM everyone individually and if you could then PM me the details I'll get it filled in.

Andy
 
Asha said:
o_O ...... Righto, i guess the phrase "ignorance is bliss" comes in there somewhere!
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Honestly, I think he was well aware of the idiocy of the statement; he and his then other half didn't eat red meat but they found it easier to ask for vegetarian options when eating out than ask if there was an ingredient they didn't eat. Point being, the number of people who do the same or could be on something like a macrobiotic diet or something similar may lead to a waiter asking a vegetarian what they can eat.

Personally I find it a lot less trouble to simply eat anything, though I probably should do something about that instead of running out of holes on my belt :oops: :$
 
Strappy said:
Personally I find it a lot less trouble to simply eat anything, though I probably should do something about that instead of running out of holes on my belt :oops: :$
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A "lot less trouble to simply eat anything" may indeed offer an "easier life" but not neccessarily a "better life".......your own acknowlagement of lack of belt holes is possibly already informing you as such;)


I'm not attempting to dictate to anyone that veggie is the way forward nor that any part of my lifestyle is "better" or more "healthy" than anyone elses. ( to be fair I simply responded to Andys request if there were any veggies attending the meet....., .....it was comments from others to my response that has provoked this "off thread topic" )

I will admit however that after a quarter of a century of vegetarianism, and the same length of time receiving critiicism, ridicule and endless futile debates over protein etc etc, my patience is arriving somewhat thin regarding this topic.

Having, over the years, experienced and seen fights, heartache, injury, and death of close family / friends, all due to the effects from alcohol.....I personally find it very difficult to accept its presence and continual abuse by a percentage of the population, however i realise that it is a big part of socialising and as such I tolerate and accept that most people involve themselves with the substance.......I do this without expressing my views simply out of respect for their rights.

As a vegetarian, non smoker and non alcoholic drinker, I would appreciate a similar acceptance from joe blog public......I'm sure it really isn't too much to request...or is it?!

I could always live off Yvs :jaffa::jaffa::jaffa: all weekend!:meh: :indifferent:

Andysnap said:
I think he means that his daughter was nominally a vegetarian until it came to actually eating meals when she reverts to carnivore mode.
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Perhaps so Andy, however I'm sure Chris can answer for himself;)

If his response is unsuitable, I'll be on the next flight to Edinburgh, baseball bat in hand!:bat::D[/QUOTE]
 
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Andysnap said:
I have news. The YHA have sent us a form that we need to complete and hand in on arrival, basically its a fire list. I need everyone's name (which I have, obviously) and house number and postcode. I'll PM everyone individually and if you could then PM me the details I'll get it filled in.

Andy
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what if you live in a cave with no address / postcode??....oh lawd, that's me putting the spanner in the works again:oops: :$:D
 
On average vegetarians live up to 9 years longer than meat-eaters. 9 horrible, worthless, baconless years.
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