less of the Old Old Old, you are only as old as you feel, and I feel like a 18 year old (female preferably...lol) despite my advanced years, tomorrow I will be roaming on Dartmoor, in pain no doubt, but pain is only a memory, and a good day out roaming is a memory to cherish,
There will no doubt be quite a few families walking about on Dartmoor, as the kids are off school this week, and its nice to see them out and about, even if it's only to take the dog for a walk.
I’m there on Sunday doing an NNAS Tutor Course!
They say that “Those that Can’t” (anymore because they are too fat and old) “teach”
Actually the quality of my adventures has massively improved as I’ve got older. Many of my friends of old have spread to the winds and new friends made have given me opportunities to visit other wilderness in Canada and behind the “Iron Curtain” in Czechie.
Flights have come down in price the worlds never been more available.
I’m now under no illusion though that I’m doing some of this stuff to feed an existing sense of nostalgia and to make new memories. Far from slowing down, there’s also an urgency to getting these trips in while my body holds up and my health is good. Yeah it hurts more than it did and the recovery time is longer but I can live with that.
On the upside, when it counts, my kit has got lighter, I can afford better stuff now so I’m dryer, warmer and more comfortable doing damn stupid things.
I know some of my friends think I’m nuts but some of their kids are awestruck and hopefully I’ve planted a seed of adventure in them.
As far as my cadets go, I’ve taken them outdoors and given them some skills. They will complete tasks that scared them and that they didn’t think they could do. I hope that in later life when they face really scary stuff like redundancy, divorce or parenthood this gives them a frame of reference to know they will endure.
Saddens me when they leave because it’s not for them and you know that’s because it’s easier not to iron a uniform, polish boots or otherwise risk being uncomfortable.
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