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19-01-2007, 05:13 PM
|  | Member of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: coventry
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Hello WAB family,
I've been a member for a month now so I thought it was time to say hello. I should have
said hello sooner but not only am I new to photography I'm also new to computers.
My great passion is walking, especially long distance trails. This has led to a love of British
wildlife and photography. The only problem I have now is I,m getting addicted to my camera
and will probably need a pack horse to carry my equipment on my hikes. The only reason I
had to buy a computer was to help me with my photos so to find the WAB family was a
massive bonus. I am humbled by your knowledge. |
19-01-2007, 05:21 PM
|  | Active Member | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oundle, Northants
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Hi Ian, welcome to WAB |
19-01-2007, 05:25 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jun 2006
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Welcome ian !
Im walking the "west highland way" in april for charity ( romanian orphans)...scheduled 9 days but im thinking i may need more as i am forever stopping to study a wild flower or watch a bird or take a pic ! ( i know from experience as i have done the Mount Everest Basecamp trek twice !) 
Still.....why is everyone in a rush eh? |
19-01-2007, 05:33 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ijmuiden, Holland
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hi Ian, glad you decided to introduce yourself. Now you've got involved with WAB you won't have time for your long hikes and taking photos, you'll be behind your computer worried you are missing out on something here! It's awfully addictive- you've been warned  |
19-01-2007, 05:33 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sheffield, FPRSY
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Do you sing Rolling Stones songs as you walk along?
There is a problem that 'long-distance' and 'wildlife and photography' don't go together! I no longer contemplate walks over five miles because otherwise I don't have time to look at the plants/animals and/or take photos!
Welcome. Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian Gray  Hello WAB family,
I've been a member for a month now so I thought it was time to say hello. I should have
said hello sooner but not only am I new to photography I'm also new to computers.
My great passion is walking, especially long distance trails. This has led to a love of British
wildlife and photography. The only problem I have now is I,m getting addicted to my camera
and will probably need a pack horse to carry my equipment on my hikes. The only reason I
had to buy a computer was to help me with my photos so to find the WAB family was a
massive bonus. I am humbled by your knowledge. | |
19-01-2007, 05:37 PM
|  | Knight Grand Cross of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nottingham
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Welcome to WAB Ian, your interests sound just up our street.  Enjoy your time here. |
19-01-2007, 05:53 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perthshire, Scotland
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Hi Ian, welcome to WAB.
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19-01-2007, 05:53 PM
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Welcome to WAB, this is the right site for you.Have a look at the equipment section it might lighten your load.
cheers davew
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19-01-2007, 06:00 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lancashire.
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Hi Ian,
A warm welcome to WAB, I know you'll find lots of like minded people here to share all your interests with.
Carol.
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19-01-2007, 06:11 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Milton, Hampshire
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Hi Ian. |
19-01-2007, 06:17 PM
| | Member of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: coventry
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Salter Welcome ian !
Im walking the "west highland way" in april for charity ( romanian orphans)...scheduled 9 days but im thinking i may need more as i am forever stopping to study a wild flower or watch a bird or take a pic ! ( i know from experience as i have done the Mount Everest Basecamp trek twice !)
Still.....why is everyone in a rush eh? | Hi Dan
The west highland way was my first trail. April is a good time to walk it ( pre-midge season)
It's a path I return to time and again. The last time taking two weeks due to excursions
and one good night in the Drovers. And remember, the west highland way isn't complete
without a gentle stroll up Ben Nevis at the end.
What is this life if, full of care.....We have no time to stand and stare? |
19-01-2007, 06:26 PM
| | Member of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: coventry
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Originally Posted by glsammy Welcome to WAB Ian, your interests sound just up our street. Enjoy your time here. | Hi Graham
Thanks for the welcome.
Just two questions. How long is your street and how long does it take to walk? |
19-01-2007, 06:44 PM
| | Member of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: coventry
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott Do you sing Rolling Stones songs as you walk along?
There is a problem that 'long-distance' and 'wildlife and photography' don't go together! I no longer contemplate walks over five miles because otherwise I don't have time to look at the plants/animals and/or take photos!
Welcome. | Hello Paul,
I tend to whistle ( if you heard me sing you would agree it,s the best option)
Thanks for the welcome.
Ian |
19-01-2007, 07:03 PM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jun 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian Gray Hi Dan
The west highland way was my first trail. April is a good time to walk it ( pre-midge season)
It's a path I return to time and again. The last time taking two weeks due to excursions
and one good night in the Drovers. And remember, the west highland way isn't complete
without a gentle stroll up Ben Nevis at the end.
What is this life if, full of care.....We have no time to stand and stare? | See? im so very tempted to stick around and climb ben nevis....it was tough enough doing a three week trek to everest then not being able to climb to the top of her.
but Ben nevis is do able? but annoyingly i looked into it today and at the higher altitude everyone is wearing crampons and proper climbing gear...sadly i just spent 135 pound on some leather meindl walking boots but they are not crampon compatable |
19-01-2007, 07:40 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincolnshire/Cambs/Norfolk border right on The Wash
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Welcome Ian, what others say about WAB being addictive is true. You should shedule time to learn your computer.. but not so much that it interferes with WAB time
jaki
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19-01-2007, 08:56 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Laindon, Basildon, Essex.
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Hello Ian
Welcome to WAB.
I know that packhorse feeling .... I'm still looking for one to carry my kit so join the queue!
Enjoy the website.
Richard |
19-01-2007, 09:24 PM
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Hi Ian and welcome.
Mandy
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19-01-2007, 11:27 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: East Kent
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Hi Ian, welcome to WAB.
Dan, excuses, excuses!
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20-01-2007, 12:33 AM
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Hi Ian and a very warm welcome to WAB.
I've done many long distance walks in the UK but now settled down to an easier past time of photographing fungi But I still enjoy the odd Lyke Wake and Three Peaks. My favourite ldw is still the coast to coast ... Amazing, in so many ways ... and the pubs are good too Enjoy!
John |
20-01-2007, 06:40 AM
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Hello, hope I'm not too late welcoming you in. Have a good time here with us Ian.
Jules
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20-01-2007, 08:49 AM
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Hello Ian welcome to WAB,where is your stamping ground?
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20-01-2007, 09:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FungiJohn Hi Ian and a very warm welcome to WAB.
I've done many long distance walks in the UK but now settled down to an easier past time of photographing fungi But I still enjoy the odd Lyke Wake and Three Peaks. My favourite ldw is still the coast to coast ... Amazing, in so many ways ... and the pubs are good too Enjoy!
John | Hi John,
I find identifying fungi more testing than ldw's  I agree with you about
the coast to coast apart from Kidsty Pike in bad weather it takes some beating. |
20-01-2007, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nightshade Hello Ian welcome to WAB,where is your stamping ground? | Hello nightshade,
Through the winter months I live and work in Warwickshire. Come springtime, if I've
saved enough pennies, I make like a snail and put my home on my back until
finances dictate its time to hibernate again.
I've had many memorable times in your lovely county, especially north exmoor
on the south west coast path.
Thanks for the welcome.
Ian |
20-01-2007, 10:47 AM
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That sounds an interesting way of life, Ian. Do you just work winters and then take off?
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20-01-2007, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by badgerwatcher That sounds an interesting way of life, Ian. Do you just work winters and then take off? | Hello badgerwatcher,
Yes. For the last seven years I have worked winter and walked spring, summer
and autunm. This year, with new expensive hobbies ( camara and computer )
I think I will have to settle for long weekends and the odd extended vacation.
I'm sure I'll get no complaints from my feet.
Ian | | |
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