Hello from the Pentland Hills

[Phil P]

The kids have all flown the coop and I'm now middle aged and semi-retired.

I've been the Hunting, shooting and Fishing type all my life. Due to a recent health scare I've decided to slow things down a lot and contemplate retirement. Of the last couple of months I've been stuck with a dilemma; caravan, mobile home, trailer tent or a huge frame tent...............what have I been thinking, as a lot of my more memorable experiences were gained somewhat less salubrious environments than a bloody caravan.

Last night was the first time in decades when I went bush and slept out on a hillside minus all the trappings of a "Modern" society: Bivvi bag and a bottle of Red, although I must admit that I'm a bit stiff today.

I thoroughly enjoyed renewing an old experience and hopefully I'll be enjoying a few more.

Regards

Phil P

 

[Brynglas]

Fantastic, good for you! As much as the accoutrements of a family camping set up make things slightly more convenient, the most memorable camps are those with minimal gear.

 

[bojit]

Hi and welcome , get out and do it while you still can there will be plenty time later when you can sit with your feet up in a caravan.

Craig. .....

 

[ozzy1977]

Hello and welcome.

 

[Dreadhead]

welcome aboard

 

[crosslandkelly]

Hi Phil, welcome and enjoy.

 

[John Fenna]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Perrari]

Hi Phil ! Go for it & enjoy yourself ! Welcome to the forum.

 

[Goatboy]

Hi Phil and welcome,
Yup it's the paired down and "epic" trips that often stick most in the memory.
Hope you have fun and have many more.
ATB,
GB

 

[scottpix]

Welcome Phil, good to see a fellow scot on the forum, not been here for long myself, but it`s a very good site for hints and tips.

Scottpix waves from the other side of the Pentlands :sun:

 

[Barn Owl]

Welcome aboard Phil, it's a hammock yer needin' tae try, comfy as a bed and better than ground sleepin'.

 

[JonathanD]

Welcome to the forum Phill.

 

[Phil P]

Thanks for the welcome folks.

Welcome aboard Phil, it's a hammock yer needin' tae try, comfy as a bed and better than ground sleepin'.

Hammocks are fine and in previous incarnation I slept in one all the time............they keep the "Nasties" away, apart from Tigers!

Unfortunately Caithness is known for its lack of woodwork and its overpopulation of Adders!

I tried carrying a hammock a few times in the H & I, but gave it up.

Phil.



Hey, I just noticed that this forum posts the threads backwards...........as in; most recent post at the top of the page.