Thanks Floydy, Mags and Surfermom, it’s been my pleasure to try and take you there with photos and sometimes dubious descriptions and explanations.
I doubt whether I’ll ever get the opportunity to hike up Nevis Peak Surfermom, but I cling to the dream of one day to climb it’s namesake at this side of the pond in Scotland.
[CENTER]Ben Nevis[/CENTER] [CENTER]Mountain in Scotland[/CENTER]
Ben Nevis, in Scotland, is the highest mountain in the British Isles. Standing at 1,345 metres above sea level, it is at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, close to the town of Fort William. Wikipedia
Elevation: 1,345 m
Topo map: OS Landranger 41, Explorer 392
Location: Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, UK
Mountain range: Grampian Mountains
First ascender: James Robertson
Did you know: It attracts an estimated 100,000 ascents a year, around three-quarters of which are made using the Pony Track from Glen Nevis on the south side of the mountain. wikipedia.org
Well, Foxy I have now caught up on this lovely thread.
I am thrilled to read that your beautiful daughter is getting engaged.
Fantastic pics, I almost feel I have been on this trip with you;-)
Keep them coming as I do love this thread:lol:
Thanks Sweetie Pie, it’s been a pleasure writing for you, unfortunately there’s not much happening in Foxy’s life at the moment, but as soon as something interesting happens I’ll be back on the keyboard…
I’m about a week into dismantling the Kitchen in preparation for the new one which will be installed in just one month…I decided it would be safer to remove the old one myself…
This is what it looked like before I started work…
It’s over twenty five years old Sweetie and if you could see it close up it is looking a bit frayed round the edges…If the new one lasts another twenty five years we will both be 93…And I don’t think kitchens will be high on our list of priorities…
Another hard day today visiting the council tip with as much as I could pack in the car. The boxes of ceramic wall tiles were so heavy I had to enlist the help of Mrs Fox to help me lift them…She’s such a big strong Yorkshire Lass…
This is how it looked at end of day yesterday, kettle and cooker still work though…
I left Mrs Fox on Friday, and as I drove down the motorway, not knowing where I was going or for how long, I felt a piece of my Heart had been ripped out, but I badly needed some space to think ‘where do I go from here?’
So many things had led up to the final barney and it’s hard to put my finger on any single important thing that had driven me to this. Question was, could I survive after forty six years of marriage without my right arm?..
I don’t know why but I was drawn to Hull, and as I passed the city centre the Premier Inn loomed into view. So with just the clothes I stood up in and a debit card I checked in for three nights. I was viewed with some suspicion while booking a double room and carrying no luggage.
I had two hours to kill before I could access room 819 almost at the very top of the building. I spent the time wisely, purchasing some necessities of life, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair wash, shower gel, sponge, comb and McVities chocolate homewheat biscuits…Strangely, I didn’t feel hungry but the biscuits would fill a gap later should I need them.
I couldn’t believe my luck as I opened the door to the room and was faced with an outstanding view of the mighty river Humber lazily rolling past. It felt so good to be alone at last and I spent the rest of the day and night laid in bed watching TV.
I’m so sorry to hear this too Foxy but I’m sure that after spending most of your lives together, you will work something out. As summer says, the little break will do you good. Take care. x.
Somehow I don’t think Mrs Fox likes ‘running’ so may not come ‘running’ back that easily? My thoughts are with dear Mrs Fox on this one - running can be a lonely life for both partners?
I saw this piece but didn’t believe it was a fact Bob, you are as fond of a bit of leg pulling as I am, I don’t believe you and herself could ever split up, maybe a short spell apart will sort it all out, I sincerely hope so, it would be so sad, I wish you both good health and good luck either way old friend.
