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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · Nov 11

On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, Nepal 2010
Armistice Day, possibly the most perfect day of my walking life.
1) Ama Dablam
2) Everest and Lhotse
3) Thamserku
4) Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam
On a previous visit to Nepal, I was in Gorkha, the homeland of the #Gurkhas Remember Them

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 3h

There's that many acorns on the pavements around here, that folks are walking on the road, moaning that it's like walking on marbles.🙄😂

Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 1d

A must watch for any lovers of the @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social
Few will have experienced a more stunning completion of the Wainwright's.
If you watch nothing else today, watch this, loved it.

David Gaines @gainesy.bsky.social · 1d

Some evening entertainment for you @youngbill.bsky.social some cracking inversions 👌🏻👍🏻
youtu.be/2xSyGBwMAfU?...

214 - The end of the road. The final Wainwrights and a mind blowing camp on Raise.

YouTube video by David Gaines

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 1d

Grand David, you could hardly have completed them in more spectacular conditions. The 'Gods' and your dad smiled on you.
I remember someone saying 'completing them was like passing your driving test'...
Now you can roam at will, so much to discover, a lifetime is not long enough, savour it #SitClub

Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 2d

The biggest news today is Mavis's Honorary Membership of #SitClub.... Nowt much else going on, is there😁

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 2d

Maybe on this auspicious day, Mavis would like to watch some Rin Tin Tin on #YouTube
Caveat, some barking that may involve swearing 🫢

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 2d

😀
Her technique needs a little more working on, but the potential was obvious.
"Down girl, Down" 🙄😁
#SitClubHQ

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 2d

#SitClub Newsflash
FAO @mostlyrambling.bsky.social
Let it be known that 'Mavis' the German Shepherdess, becomes the first honorary member of #SitClub
And is awarded the much coveted 'Rin Tin Tin' medal' (only Old sods like me will remember this on TV in the 50's 🙄)
#SitClubHQDecree #SitMavisSIT!!!

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 2d

En route to #9StandardsRigg in 2017.
Impressive #LenticularClouds 💚 over #Mallerstang
#YorkshireDalesNP #Cumbria
#HappyDays 🙂🙃

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 2d

I didn't set off to do them all, but about 20 odd years ago, Iooked at the books and found there was about 30 I hadn't done. Glad I did, some of the smaller ones, had great views.
My final one was Eagle Crag, Borrowdale, which I did with my eldest son(lives in Japan now) so like you, a family link.

Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 2d

...and there's me thinking that Mavis had taken a 'Selfie' 🙄😅

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 2d

That's a good idea Mavis, keeping those hooomans caged in👍

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 3d

Pics off my laptop screen that I posted on Twitter, what a lovely story😊

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 3d

Brilliant David, you could hardly have finished in more stunning conditions and what a great memory of your dad.
I've posted it on twitter 'cos many on there will remember you.

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 3d

David's completion of 'The Wainwright's'
Perfect autumnal weather, super photo👏👏

David Gaines @gainesy.bsky.social · 3d

This #sitclub is for you @youngbill.bsky.social finished the Wainwrights today Birkhouse Moor and Catstye Cam and then a poignant revisit to Helvellyn. 214. Done.

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 3d

Grand David, I'm glad you chose a good weather window to finish on.
Are you doing a You Tube' video?

Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 3d

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 4d

Red sky in the morning 'Shepherd's Warning'....Red sky at night, 'Shepherd's Delight'...
My case rests 'Mi Lud'😊

Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 4d

Sunsets Rule, OK.😁

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 4d

More colour this morning.
Possibly the only sunrise 🌅 pics I've ever posted, I'm usually asleep 😴 at this unearthly hour🥱
#HolmeValley sunrise thru bedroom window.

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 4d

#HolmeValley 🍂 Autumnal scenes.
The whole valley is gloriously wooded. Contrasting with the Pennine hills at the head of Holme Valley South. @peakdistrict.bsky.social
#HolmeValleyWoods 💚

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 5d

Eldest used to walk a lot with me, but he's lived in Japan for 27 years
My youngest wasn't interested at all, but enjoys the outdoors now.
Until recently, he got into the habit of jumping into water at every opportunity.
EG, jumping off the wall at Whitby Harbour into the sea 🙄

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 6d

45 and 48 here.

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 6d

How old are they now?

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 6d

2 and a half years.

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Last of the Summer Whining. @youngbill.bsky.social · 6d

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