tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post4269408053571502132..comments2024-03-15T05:41:57.261+00:00Comments on Frugal Blog: Frugaldom Updates on the Moneysaving FrontNYK in Frugaldomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-79575218837254169382014-01-16T09:55:25.114+00:002014-01-16T09:55:25.114+00:00Thank you. Hoping to go another walk soon, Schieha...Thank you. Hoping to go another walk soon, Schiehallion has been mentioned. :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-58603862619678826902014-01-16T05:28:01.835+00:002014-01-16T05:28:01.835+00:00I know it's long over but big kudos to you.I know it's long over but big kudos to you.Winterfell Mixed Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085237973862858567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-27215347265838632732013-06-06T00:08:52.788+01:002013-06-06T00:08:52.788+01:00I have posted photos from this walk on the McGonks...I have posted photos from this walk on the McGonks blog at www.mcgonks.blogspot.com and also on the Mcgonks Facebook page at www.facebook.com/McGonks Two of us were walking for the McGonks' Challenge in aid of the local lifeboat and we managed to raise £675. NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-66706286346531869062013-06-06T00:06:57.981+01:002013-06-06T00:06:57.981+01:00Mission accomplished, John. All ten of us who did ...Mission accomplished, John. All ten of us who did the walk made it to the top and back safely. :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-75814844729983967862013-06-06T00:05:42.906+01:002013-06-06T00:05:42.906+01:00Lydia, the mountain track that's mostly used a...Lydia, the mountain track that's mostly used as the tourist route wasn't too bad. It meanders more than climbs continuously and we stopped so often for photographs that the walk up went fairly smoothly. Coming back down takes a little more concentration, especially where it gets rocky and quite slippery in places. The snow was pretty treacherous in places on the way down, there was no other option than to slide in places - remaining upright was an additional bonus if you could manage it, Main thing was, IT WAS FUN! :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-75406356627979488492013-06-06T00:01:38.005+01:002013-06-06T00:01:38.005+01:00Back, knees and hips all behaved beautifully, the ...Back, knees and hips all behaved beautifully, the calf muscles ached a bit for a few days afterwards but two of us walked up to what's known as the Sugar Loaf on Cow Hill the day after and it was a fairly brisk walk. LOLNYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-48173832343636117232013-06-05T23:59:03.275+01:002013-06-05T23:59:03.275+01:00Better late than never - it was a fantastic day, y...Better late than never - it was a fantastic day, you just do not realise the size of that place until you are standing at the top, looking out across miles and miles of mountain tops. Absolutely stunning! :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-26958765658251883742013-06-05T23:57:41.440+01:002013-06-05T23:57:41.440+01:00Loved it, would go back and do same again if someo...Loved it, would go back and do same again if someone could guarantee the weather would be as sunny as glorious as it was on May 25th 2013. Hope yu enjoy the photos. :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-62412699375535249052013-06-05T23:56:22.615+01:002013-06-05T23:56:22.615+01:00The deed has been done, loved every minute of it a...The deed has been done, loved every minute of it and ended up visiting the summit twice in the same day. :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-62095186831818325312013-06-05T23:55:13.967+01:002013-06-05T23:55:13.967+01:00Hi Sooze, sorry it took so long to reply and thank...Hi Sooze, sorry it took so long to reply and thank yu for yur moral support. I chose to ignore the belittlers and the 10 of us went up that mountain, having a fantastic time in sunshine and snow. We all made it to the top and back down safely and raised hundreds of pounds into the bargain. :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-27775058814369685222013-05-25T23:40:38.719+01:002013-05-25T23:40:38.719+01:00I would feel as you do.... hurt. Good luck with ...I would feel as you do.... hurt. Good luck with this tremendous climb. I've only driven past Ben Nevis and Fort William and it looks STEEP! Just discovered your blog so I'm off to read older posts.Lydia La Lahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175566681652761270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-71100234734720373302013-05-25T17:10:40.835+01:002013-05-25T17:10:40.835+01:00To have slighted someone who is overcoming health ...To have slighted someone who is overcoming health problems not just for their own benefit but to raise funds for other people's benefit is low, selfish and mean-hearted. I hope that all has gone well and that your knees and back are in good, if aching, form. Thank you for your inspiration and fingers crossed that you make your target.Moirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11546227736831251858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-14835026438479931692013-05-24T17:27:44.824+01:002013-05-24T17:27:44.824+01:00I hope the walk/climb goes well for you all and yo...I hope the walk/climb goes well for you all and you have a bit of fun too. Fingers firmly crossed for you for some decent weather :-)<br /><br />Good Luck.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-48356472242936915282013-05-24T12:42:14.707+01:002013-05-24T12:42:14.707+01:00Well done to you for giving it a go. Hope you enj...Well done to you for giving it a go. Hope you enjoy it!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855403299773356566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-56588573946041387622013-05-23T19:34:35.769+01:002013-05-23T19:34:35.769+01:00I admire anyone who takes on a physical challenge ...I admire anyone who takes on a physical challenge for something they believe in, may be able to make a small donation this weekend, would hate for you not to achieve your dream amount. Its understandable that some cannot donate as we are in such difficult times but its nice that they give support on here. You keep on going and ignore those who have slighted you, the rest of us are right behind you. And its not a big thing its a HUGE thing you are doing. xxxx Vixen 307https://www.blogger.com/profile/14701511131613376119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-11392206237858569142013-05-23T19:18:41.566+01:002013-05-23T19:18:41.566+01:00If it's so easy, why aren't they all doing...If it's so easy, why aren't they all doing it? To even think of attempting to climb a mountain (erm, correct me if I'm wrong, but it is a mountain, isn't it?) - or even just to walk up it if there is indeed that much of a so-called easy way - is to be applauded. Even more so when you've had the health problems you've mentioned. And doing it for charity - well, you deserve a huge pat on the back and the support of everyone you know. <br /><br />I am sorry I am not in a position to donate, but you are to be commended for doing this. I hope you have a wonderful day.<br /><br />Regards, SoozeSoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-20497423062771586432013-05-23T18:37:51.238+01:002013-05-23T18:37:51.238+01:00Many thanks for your support - we can but try and ...Many thanks for your support - we can but try and the hostel knows to expect a bunch of middle-aged crocks even after just walking up and down the mountain path. LOL We will all be dong our best. :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-36368040922734932802013-05-23T18:32:37.559+01:002013-05-23T18:32:37.559+01:00Good luck with your endeavours. I admire your eff...Good luck with your endeavours. I admire your efforts and I am sure that climbing Ben Nevis is by no means easy. Take care.johnnyjumpsuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474137444822527332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-54761180446512271192013-05-23T17:42:04.371+01:002013-05-23T17:42:04.371+01:00Many thanks, A, its really appreciated and looking...Many thanks, A, its really appreciated and looking like we might make it to £500 for the lifeboat. Apart from that, you have been inspirational during my training for this, that is also appreciated. :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-47994770609739775992013-05-23T17:36:18.779+01:002013-05-23T17:36:18.779+01:00I know it is not much but have donated a wee amoun...I know it is not much but have donated a wee amount good luck I envy you all have a fantastic time and come back to tell us the stories:-)Welsh Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352517492013275021noreply@blogger.com