tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.comments2015-04-20T12:13:00.531+01:00Mountains, Miles & MistLeigh Forbeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651812577518625326noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-90132677421089208202015-04-20T12:13:00.531+01:002015-04-20T12:13:00.531+01:00I have had this tent the terra nova voyager for ju...I have had this tent the terra nova voyager for just under a year now mostly took out out in fair weather I decided to camp on top of Pen-y-fan 11/04/15 the wind condition's were moderate to strong at the time's but with this being rated a 4 season tent I was confident it would withstand the weather being thrown at it , but boy was I wrong the arch pole over the door kept being blown back onto the tent and me inside all night despite being pitched correctly the result in the morning was a broken pole and where the red pole sit's over the two blue horizontal poles it had rubbed holes in both pole sleeves and the stitching inside was tearing through the inner tent where the pole sleeves attach, now I cannot insert the poles through the sleeves without them coming through the holes . I contacted terra nova about this they were useless after many emails and pictures of the damage were sent I had to send it off to them, 2 weeks for them to look at it and after they make a dissension another 2-3 weeks for them to repair it at my expense when it is clearly a design fault as there is no reinforcement protection where the poles overlap on the front of the tent but there is protection on the rear. Truly disappointed in there poor customer service I expected more form a British company I have lost faith in there product's and will buy a Hilleberg for a better experience .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053985749258004503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-61655971246689882732013-09-03T19:58:19.511+01:002013-09-03T19:58:19.511+01:00Thanks for a nice review! I wonder if I'm too ...Thanks for a nice review! I wonder if I'm too tall for this tent with 6'4'' (193 cm). Don't want my feet against the inner when I'm sleeping... Thanks for any feedback on this! //TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-72036720651854642972013-05-12T19:36:27.726+01:002013-05-12T19:36:27.726+01:00Hi Leigh,
Does the Solar Competition 1 have space ...Hi Leigh,<br />Does the Solar Competition 1 have space for a pack at the wider end of the inner body? I weigh 75kg and am 185 cm tall.<br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-50557382223761045782012-11-26T14:45:46.249+00:002012-11-26T14:45:46.249+00:00You look frozen stiff solid over there girl but th...You look frozen stiff solid over there girl but the smile, its really the warmest thing anybody can see. Hope you continue to enjoy great health and see more adventures on the days to come. Keep smiling and be happy.<br />The Camping Trailhttp://thecampingtrail.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-3060257155144530712011-07-20T11:08:36.064+01:002011-07-20T11:08:36.064+01:00Brilliant Leigh - well done!Brilliant Leigh - well done!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-87351673590056612112011-06-30T22:08:00.406+01:002011-06-30T22:08:00.406+01:00That's quite a hike, Leigh! Not surprised the ...That's quite a hike, Leigh! Not surprised the bike ride seemed easy in comparison.Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-3462070034200238742011-06-24T19:52:35.904+01:002011-06-24T19:52:35.904+01:00Thank you, Milla. My bike-riding's not great, ...Thank you, Milla. My bike-riding's not great, but it's better than my ukelele playing! They'd pay me <i>not</i> to do that, I'm sure!Leigh Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651812577518625326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-51138622134114844582011-06-22T23:51:01.802+01:002011-06-22T23:51:01.802+01:00I didn't feel fit! Just glad to get through it...I didn't feel fit! Just glad to get through it all without damaging anything :o)Leigh Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651812577518625326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-72102435693490137862011-06-22T14:35:37.589+01:002011-06-22T14:35:37.589+01:00I must get around to doing the rest of these Cairn...I must get around to doing the rest of these Cairngorms. I've only done Braeriach and Cairngorm so far. Well done on your activities. You must be fit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-55268096907325261122011-06-14T14:04:28.304+01:002011-06-14T14:04:28.304+01:00Goodness, what a feat, and good for you! I'd n...Goodness, what a feat, and good for you! I'd no more get a bike out than I would a ukelele but your cause is good. Good luck with it.Millahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967731998504496807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-81742608332712060062011-06-09T20:28:29.592+01:002011-06-09T20:28:29.592+01:00Victoria Line at Rush Hour.
Know that feeling.Victoria Line at Rush Hour. <br /><br />Know that feeling.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023592697740977989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-567596148290021512011-06-09T20:22:20.583+01:002011-06-09T20:22:20.583+01:00We flew up to Edinburgh then drove to the Cairngor...We flew up to Edinburgh then drove to the Cairngorms in February for some winter mountaineering. However, we want to do Ben Lui (and friends) later this year and the Sleeper seems the best way forward. Each time we hired a car - it's the best of both worlds but not cheap.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023592697740977989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-66363139053709982812011-05-26T18:38:02.143+01:002011-05-26T18:38:02.143+01:00C is very useful on the tube in rush hour as every...C is very useful on the tube in rush hour as everyone gives us loads of space!!!Casdokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497897393162856190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-922483667246461642011-05-12T17:42:17.148+01:002011-05-12T17:42:17.148+01:00The epic adventures make better stories and put th...The epic adventures make better stories and put the good weather days into perspective. Glad you made it down ok.Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-43989563520895087342011-05-07T00:00:59.919+01:002011-05-07T00:00:59.919+01:00I've been so lucky. Now had five days walking,...I've been so lucky. Now had five days walking, almost all of it in sunshine. Strong winds today, but only one passing shower!Leigh Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651812577518625326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-15254479735009094322011-05-06T17:37:02.451+01:002011-05-06T17:37:02.451+01:00So glad it's been good for you for a few days ...So glad it's been good for you for a few days at least! It's definitely a year for mountains. Lovely photos.Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-1697353275818551762011-04-27T21:26:27.895+01:002011-04-27T21:26:27.895+01:00I have a friend who had Lyme disease and it went u...I have a friend who had Lyme disease and it went untreated for ages. She had to give up the job she loved and still suffers several years on.<br /><br />I would say if you get a tick bite go straight to the doctor's on your return even if you're not feeling unwell and get the anti-biotics. We get ticks carrying Lyme disease here in the New Forest, where no one wears gaiters.Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-35237598057853135042011-04-24T20:01:18.796+01:002011-04-24T20:01:18.796+01:00Which glen was that, if I may ask...?
Cheers!
(b...Which glen was that, if I may ask...?<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />(btw, are you still using your TN Solar Elite?? Still happy with it? Any exposed pitching done??)<br /><br />I always wear trousers *and* gaiters even at the height of summer (dabbed with a bit of tcp which is supposed to put ticks off. It puts people off as well, which is not a bad thing...)Andy B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-73193629954533705942011-04-24T16:01:29.740+01:002011-04-24T16:01:29.740+01:00Thanks for this! As someone who wears shorts thro...Thanks for this! As someone who wears shorts throughout the summer when it is sunny (ie. occasionally) I was in complete ignorance of it.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-8935920104728431432011-04-14T21:21:35.202+01:002011-04-14T21:21:35.202+01:00My boss had this a couple of years ago, from deer ...My boss had this a couple of years ago, from deer ticks by the river where he fishes. He really suffered but is fully recovered.<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder before I next head out without thinking about it!<br /><br />J.Juniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10930937754917509956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-16857146547377329962011-04-14T08:44:51.579+01:002011-04-14T08:44:51.579+01:00That was really valuable to read - sometimes I wea...That was really valuable to read - sometimes I wear shorts or cropped trousers, and without repellent. So thank you for raising my awareness; I shall educate myself further.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-45853622056162793782011-04-14T07:06:15.424+01:002011-04-14T07:06:15.424+01:00I think it is important to try to spread the infor...I think it is important to try to spread the information! At least here in Finland the awereness of the tick diseases (Lyme & TBE) has grown but there are still people who just don't mind.-maria-https://www.blogger.com/profile/00769586507003743048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-9046992422367878472011-04-04T21:58:23.539+01:002011-04-04T21:58:23.539+01:00Phill - It was good to feel like one though!Phill - It was good to feel like one though!Leigh Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651812577518625326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-51059646378780265942011-04-02T14:33:21.981+01:002011-04-02T14:33:21.981+01:00Just goes to show you. Yoyu don't have to be k...Just goes to show you. Yoyu don't have to be kids to have fun in the snow.Phill Wheelhttp://rucksackwithwheels.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7248070328042025556.post-27122203074334695232011-03-28T19:16:53.263+01:002011-03-28T19:16:53.263+01:00Great write-up of a fabulous trip, Leigh!Great write-up of a fabulous trip, Leigh!Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.com