tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post1559813106434398135..comments2023-04-26T03:57:43.775+01:00Comments on The Magpie Files: Confessions of a Reluctant Mountaineeralice chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16969805206040091585noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-40309628293457738222009-03-22T19:37:00.000+00:002009-03-22T19:37:00.000+00:00I was terrified of the Scary Thin Man on your beha...I was terrified of the Scary Thin Man on your behalf... and I didn't even know about sock liners!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-84107564366629175612009-03-20T20:50:00.000+00:002009-03-20T20:50:00.000+00:00May the Sock be with her!! xxMay the Sock be with her!! xxJuliaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796157310429701087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-47056971466898257422009-03-20T19:09:00.000+00:002009-03-20T19:09:00.000+00:00I'm rather sad and know about socks, and waterproo...I'm rather sad and know about socks, and waterproofs, and that sort of thing. And don't get me started on boots - walking boots are a science in themselves, even down to how you actually put them on. It's all to do with the placement of the heel.<BR/><BR/>But let me tell you now - this knowledge will not make you a fearless climber if fearlessness is not already in your nature.<BR/><BR/>I got Limecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541479405533578818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-12908297107863785992009-03-20T17:03:00.000+00:002009-03-20T17:03:00.000+00:00Presumably scary thin man never works up enough of...Presumably scary thin man never works up enough of a sweat to warrant a change of sock more than once a week?Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998628507844056717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-31026092043900511332009-03-20T00:28:00.000+00:002009-03-20T00:28:00.000+00:00I love carabiners. I love saying the word "carabi...I love carabiners. I love saying the word "carabiner." The first time I heard the word, I had no idea what a carabiner was, and pictured one of those bullet-belts-across-the-chest things. When I actually saw carabiners on display, it was a bit of a let-down, let me tell you. I've gotten over it now, though, and enjoy carabiners for what they are.<BR/><BR/>Does it seem that I've used the word Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-10363522966532419172009-03-19T21:39:00.000+00:002009-03-19T21:39:00.000+00:00Oooh I find outdoor shops ever so intimidating! I ...Oooh I find outdoor shops ever so intimidating! I bet the Kinder Scout trespassers knitted their own socks - hope Miss M's feet are comfy and cosy adn that she sprints up Snowdon.<BR/><BR/>Really enjoyed catchign up on your last few posts Alice - you do make me smile so much! Thanks<BR/><BR/>StephxCurlew Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743251099471763243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-91937937868074065342009-03-19T19:18:00.000+00:002009-03-19T19:18:00.000+00:00Don't worry. The sock will keep her safe.Don't worry. The sock will keep her safe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-30295327666330445872009-03-19T18:29:00.000+00:002009-03-19T18:29:00.000+00:00Oh Gawd I am almost wetting my pants laughing!!!!!...Oh Gawd I am almost wetting my pants laughing!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's your use of Capital Letters that did it.Attic24https://www.blogger.com/profile/09474053400284340925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-33637505977561139652009-03-19T15:01:00.000+00:002009-03-19T15:01:00.000+00:00this is a pattern for you, isn't it - trying to ov...this is a pattern for you, isn't it - trying to overprovide your offspring with socksThe Coffee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686044352290845905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-72137145888091759522009-03-19T14:03:00.000+00:002009-03-19T14:03:00.000+00:00Alice, who needs socks?There was a report on Newsn...Alice, who needs socks?<BR/><BR/>There was a report on Newsnight (BBC2) last evening about the Russian Army. For centuries they have been using "foot cloths" in place of socks (these looked like a large piece of flannel fabric) which you wrap around your feet. The army is now changing to socks and the soldiers are quite upset as they say that the cloths are far more comfortable than socks, you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-16595465757449865172009-03-19T12:10:00.000+00:002009-03-19T12:10:00.000+00:00Oh.Dear.Lord.(Do I keep saying that?)BTW: My broth...Oh.<BR/>Dear.<BR/>Lord.<BR/><BR/>(Do I keep saying that?)<BR/>BTW: My brother is one of those Scary Thin Men. He is a Wilderness Guide and professional Outdoorsman.blackbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474831322702380602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-43421640772775954212009-03-19T10:57:00.000+00:002009-03-19T10:57:00.000+00:00Wow, so much socknology! I regularly climb mountai...Wow, so much socknology! I regularly climb mountains in jeans and trainers, but have been debating whether the tourists in their hiking outfits know something I dont know!nikinposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973679156924288760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-16540599851652656182009-03-19T10:49:00.000+00:002009-03-19T10:49:00.000+00:00Gracious me, I rather feel that scary man may feel...Gracious me, I rather feel that scary man may feel The Benefit Of A Course in People Skills.silverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-69692878377377959532009-03-19T09:27:00.000+00:002009-03-19T09:27:00.000+00:00perhaps if the thin sock hawking man upped his cal...perhaps if the thin sock hawking man upped his calorific intake and wore proper trousers he would need to wear fewer items of clothing inside a building. He won't get the benefit of all those fleeces when he steps out into the cold you know.<BR/><BR/>Miss M, I hope you are listening!!trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623440501234583451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-72535315415212056272009-03-19T09:05:00.000+00:002009-03-19T09:05:00.000+00:00Hope Miss M has a wonderful time on Snowdon. I can...Hope Miss M has a wonderful time on Snowdon. I can vouch for The Sock - well, a Similar Sock. I doubt mine would last a lifetime. In fact I'm not sure I'd want to meet a sock that *had* lasted a lifetime ...dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-36838004820132402412009-03-19T08:08:00.000+00:002009-03-19T08:08:00.000+00:00All this high tech outdoor gear is very daunting -...All this high tech outdoor gear is very daunting - so much technical stuff to take in - and so many recent developments in the technology I think even people fully versed in it all might find it difficult to keep abreast of things - plus there's nothing more uncomfortable than shopping for something you're unsure of the facts about. However I feel Miss M will be just fine with the socks - she Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352283065863856112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-17624015768063973582009-03-19T07:40:00.000+00:002009-03-19T07:40:00.000+00:00Very impressed with Miss M's proposed adventure. I...Very impressed with Miss M's proposed adventure. I'm scared of heights! But I do get The Benefit of The Sock under my wellies in the allotment in the winter :) K xkristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892467118097087057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-71919231451430069222009-03-19T06:50:00.000+00:002009-03-19T06:50:00.000+00:00I think that MissM should take comfort from her su...I think that MissM should take comfort from her successful assault on Mt Etna last year, albeit a little underequipped except for the Percy Pigs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-13870235340089505282009-03-19T06:31:00.000+00:002009-03-19T06:31:00.000+00:00And I thought I was a bossy shp assistant! But you...And I thought I was a bossy shp assistant! But you'll be relieved to know I don't wear leggings at work.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723377593068712400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-79534501442952883052009-03-19T01:49:00.000+00:002009-03-19T01:49:00.000+00:00It's all about the wicking, isn't it. (Don't feel...It's all about the wicking, isn't it. (Don't feel bad, Alice; I'm still dwelling back in the sock liner days myself.)<BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm a bit sad that you didn't manage any surreptitious photos of the Scary Overzealous Terribly Earnest Thin Sales Guy. But perhaps your Word Picture is enough...Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-17801734769427561002009-03-19T01:30:00.000+00:002009-03-19T01:30:00.000+00:00Who knew that socks were that important and high t...Who knew that socks were that important and high tech.It would be out of my comfort zone as well. Although fleece is my cold weather fabric of choice :)<BR/><BR/>What an adventure, the highest mountain in Wales! Have fun Miss M!Spruce Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200376095414151703noreply@blogger.com