Arctic 2010 Exped attendees discussions

[coln18]

Do we get a prize, i hope so cause ive had my goatee for 5 years now and the rest is now at 6 days growth, i think i will have to look out the baby bio for extra
growth if there is a prize involved.

And no hiring santa beards guys, i will be checking.....LOL...

Colin

 

[Chris the Cat]

Damn!! On saturday I had to shave down to a 'Mexican 'tach' for a fancy dress!!!
I will have to see what I can do in the time remaining!
C da C.

 

[GearGuru]

Still undecided on this one!! An itchy beard full of ice or nice smooth cold face????
Can the first poster set up a poll?

 

[Gailainne]

Itchy beard every time.

 

[coln18]

"Itchy beard full of ice means a readily available supply of fresh water for a brew
- now thats bushcraft.....

Colin

 

[nickg]

Hah

Got you lot beat already - started mine in June




1985



Trimmed it a bit since

Dont even try to tell me it doesnt count!!!!!!!!!

Cheers
Nick

 

[coln18]

I will match your beard and raise it with mine - I was in zz top, and things havent went so well for us lately, cant afford a razor and all that, so put that in your bushcraft carved pipe and smoke it Nick my boy.....LOL

Colin

 

[Peterlee_Paddler]

Itchy beard every time.

Agreed, but NOT if you're wearing a Buffalo shirt/top.
The velcro around the neck sticks to stubble like poop to a blanket.
(reminisces back to a 1980's Pennine Way trip) ...

ZZ Top!? Pah, those bumfluff boyz don't come close to the welcome mat that is my five-o-clock shadow.
Coln18, I'll match your ZZ-Top and raise your stakes. Grizzly Adams, anyone?

 

[nickg]

OK game on Colin

Tony chest hair doesn't count!!

Cheers
Nick

 

[Leonidas]

OK some beard rules....!

No dreads, beads, plats or other none manly items!
Strictly testosterone fuelled offerings only....cough cough :viking:


and the rules for the boys are.....



I'm sticking with my usual Indiana Jones several days of stubble

Tom

 

[peds8045]

Even though i have literally just got back from a business trip to ottawa, canada, where the temp was minus 30 degrees celsius and it really hurt the exposed skin on the face. I dont think i can bring myself to grow a beard. It's an ex military thing! Seriously though. . . You will need to cover your face, the wind chill is brutal!

 

[nickg]

I dont think i can bring myself to grow a beard. It's an ex military thing!

The day i became ex-military was the day i started the beard - bit of a reaction i suppose

cheers
Nick

 

[stuartlafferty]

Hi Stu,

Sleeping bag liners will be supplied for those renting them

Woody

cheers for confirming woody. As always timing is everthing....and mine's rubish! Tom has just offered up a bag for collection at heathrow and i'm on the same plane. Would it be bad form to opt out of the rental in norway in favour of tom's offer. If it causes you a problem or leaves you out of pocket i'll stick with the rental in norway. Tom, just checking the offer of the bag is still there?

 

[Leonidas]

ust checking the offer of the bag is still there?

Yep, one last bag available a 58 pattern down Arctic bag.
GearGuru already has dibbs on the other one.

Don't forget your bivi bags and liners campers

Tom

 

[Leonidas]

A while ago I mentioned I'd be taking a camcorder....well...needs must, the £'s went on a generator instead....and unless there is a blue moon in the next two weeks I'll not be getting a camcorder in time for the trip.

Is anyone taking a camcorder who is willing to share the footage?
Would be great to capture and share with the group later

Tom

 

[Woody]

cheers for confirming woody. As always timing is everthing....and mine's rubish! Tom has just offered up a bag for collection at heathrow and i'm on the same plane. Would it be bad form to opt out of the rental in norway in favour of tom's offer. If it causes you a problem or leaves you out of pocket i'll stick with the rental in norway. Tom, just checking the offer of the bag is still there?

Stuart,
No worries .. the hire kit is mucho's flexible, it will still be there if you do need it (Its all on site)

A while ago I mentioned I'd be taking a camcorder....well...needs must, the £'s went on a generator instead....and unless there is a blue moon in the next two weeks I'll not be getting a camcorder in time for the trip.

Is anyone taking a camcorder who is willing to share the footage?
Would be great to capture and share with the group later

Tom

Tom,

We will be snapping away and filming as well, I will ask every one to send in their footage/images to the office (optional/up to the individual) after the exped and I will compile something for every one (Unfortunately there will be a small nominal charge if individuals want a copy to cover costs/postage etc)

Woody

 

[Chris the Cat]

Thats great Woody,as my camera has just given up the ghost!!
C da C.

 

[stuartlafferty]

Yep, one last bag available a 58 pattern down Arctic bag

Cheers Tom. And thanks Woody for being flexible on the gear rental.
Tom, roughly how big it is so I know how much space to leave in my kit bag? At present I have virtually no hand luggage. Do you think I could take it on as hand luggage to save repacking at the airport?
I'm taking a camera with a fairly reasonable video function. I've just managed to get hold of an 8GB memory card so should have a decent amount of room for video. I'll be sending it in to the office after the trip.
Stu

PS I'm angling for a booby prize for the worst beard....I once grew it for 2 weeks and my wife just commented that I'd got dirt on my face! Not planning to take a razor though so I'm up for the challenge!

 

[Leonidas]

Tom, roughly how big it is so I know how much space to leave in my kit bag?

Weighs 6lbs and packed, it is 18" long x 10" diameter
All sleeping bags are stored unpacked in a dry room until needed, so it will be nicely aired
I'd put it in checked luggage as it will protect other gear and survive the gentle touch of the baggage handlers


If I am over the 20kg checked baggage allowance...I'll be wearing the heaviest gear.....down coat, ice boots etc.....we can always change at BDU airport before heading off

Another tip, just in case you miscalculate with the weight...ensure you pack some weighty items (that you could take as hand luggage....not the axe ) at the top of the kit bag so you can transfer quickly to hand luggage at the check in desk...

(remember to stick to the Norwegian Airways 20kg checked baggage allowance NOT the BA 25kg unless you want to repack your luggage in Oslo)

I'll be taking any electronic equipment, chargers etc in a suitable hand luggage bag....


Tom

 

[Gailainne]

I've had to redo my email system recently and have lost Woodys link and password to the expedition web site can someone pm me with the info please.

Cheers

Stephen