Bothies

[BeardyMan]

(20 February 2013, 15:02)cryingfreeman Wrote: They're a similar idea to the Alpine huts littered throughout, erm, the Alps. The only snag is, you have to have a Plan B if you reach one and find it's already occupied.

Thunderflash through the doorway?

[cryingfreeman]

Love your suggestion, Beardy. But it's a bit too "tactical" for pre grid-down times, methinks!

[BeardyMan]

(20 February 2013, 15:22)cryingfreeman Wrote: Love your suggestion, Beardy. But it's a bit too "tactical" for pre grid-down times, methinks!

Good point...

well, that leaves only 2 options:
1 - Kip outside
2 - Strip off naked, put on your best Swedish accent and burst in singing "The Hills Are Alive..."

[Mosstrooper]

(20 February 2013, 15:26)BeardyMan Wrote:

(20 February 2013, 15:22)cryingfreeman Wrote: Love your suggestion, Beardy. But it's a bit too "tactical" for pre grid-down times, methinks!

Good point...

well, that leaves only 2 options:
1 - Kip outside
2 - Strip off naked, put on your best Swedish accent and burst in singing "The Hills Are Alive..."

been there and done both ....although my swedish accent didnt go down that well

[Highlander]

(20 February 2013, 15:02)cryingfreeman Wrote: They're a similar idea to the Alpine huts littered throughout, erm, the Alps. The only snag is, you have to have a Plan B if you reach one and find it's already occupied.

Unless its full to bursting point, no-one can refuse you access, they are there for travelers, no as a private accomodation

[cryingfreeman]

I'm not the most outgoing person you'll ever meet so I couldn't really share a bothy with strangers. I'd rather rough it alone in a tent than share a crowded bothy.

[Highlander]

(20 February 2013, 21:39)cryingfreeman Wrote: I'm not the most outgoing person you'll ever meet so I couldn't really share a bothy with strangers. I'd rather rough it alone in a tent than share a crowded bothy.

Well I too can understand that,.. and would probably do the same