tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739575111461729992.post4188180584893283950..comments2024-02-17T02:43:02.367-08:00Comments on David BSI: Land of FireDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07061493122424534813noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739575111461729992.post-12432632301102308642014-03-22T10:08:57.926-07:002014-03-22T10:08:57.926-07:00SpamSpamDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061493122424534813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739575111461729992.post-81269455057373770122014-03-22T10:08:22.636-07:002014-03-22T10:08:22.636-07:00Spam - RemovedSpam - RemovedDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061493122424534813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739575111461729992.post-2156727200708942852014-03-22T09:45:43.730-07:002014-03-22T09:45:43.730-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739575111461729992.post-7069939756230786972014-03-22T01:28:06.943-07:002014-03-22T01:28:06.943-07:00Hi Alen. Yep these would be just above you as you...Hi Alen. Yep these would be just above you as you dropped into Great Eggleshope Beck and then headed up Wire Gill. It is easy to end up with entrenched views on such an emotive subject, but I think you are right and open access has made a lot of difference. <br /><br />A bit of productive earthy manual work is an ideal way to free up the mind and mull over a few issues. <br />Cheers<br />David<br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061493122424534813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739575111461729992.post-1811488745933132302014-03-21T14:29:30.841-07:002014-03-21T14:29:30.841-07:00The fires of Harnisha Hill, I presume. So they wer...The fires of Harnisha Hill, I presume. So they were the chaps who were sending those huge columns of smoke up into the sky last week.<br />I found that very interesting, David, and like you I am torn between the arguments for and against grouse shooting, and I think you've covered both sides of the debate quite comprehensively.<br />I suppose we can add to that the fact the grouse moors are now open access land, so the fat, rich, idle, tweedy types who once claimed exclusive and lawful rights to keep people like us off their hills and confine us to our pubs and bingo halls, no longer have that privilege. We can watch them go about their business and they can watch us go about ours. Meanwhile, the grouse can live a natural life and risk becoming part of the food chain at the end. Which is what cows and sheep do, I suppose. But the end is more certain for them.<br />That's given me something to think about while I'm digging the allotment tomorrow.<br />Cheers, Alen<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739575111461729992.post-50137031910897489972014-03-17T04:26:47.141-07:002014-03-17T04:26:47.141-07:00Cheers Gary. I am having problems with businesses...Cheers Gary. I am having problems with businesses and individuals using pics and then trying to get away without payment so unfortunately the copyright info is here to stay in one form or another (I have been looking at creating a copyright statement/logo which is a bit less distracting though). Time to start naming and shaming such businesses. <br /> Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061493122424534813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739575111461729992.post-90104571961105027642014-03-17T03:50:37.793-07:002014-03-17T03:50:37.793-07:00Smashing shots David, especially the fire. I find...Smashing shots David, especially the fire. I find the copyright info is a bit distracting though. GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739575111461729992.post-23375394121063699262014-03-15T01:37:57.201-07:002014-03-15T01:37:57.201-07:00Hi James. Standing on a basking adder is easily d...Hi James. Standing on a basking adder is easily done. I nearly stood on one in Wales right in the middle of the path. If my wife had not said watch the snake I would have probably stood on it because I was too busy looking at the view. I am always a bit careful if wearing trail shoes in some areas as a result. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061493122424534813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739575111461729992.post-79720037615467194572014-03-14T11:49:28.687-07:002014-03-14T11:49:28.687-07:00I very nearly trod on an adder in the North Pennin...I very nearly trod on an adder in the North Pennines a few years ago. I don't know who was more alarmed, me or the adder!<br /><br />Impressive photos of the heather burning.James Boulterhttp://backpackingbongos.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com