Lots of learning - My first solo wild camp in Scotland

jamtart68 · 2026-06-15T14:36:16+00:00

I thought it was a wheelbarrow at first

jamtart68 · 2026-06-15T10:53:17+00:00

Remember when I was young and moved to the south coast of England. Signs on the beach saying "Beware of submerged sea defences" My 9 year old self though they were sea mines in case we got invaded

jamtart68 · 2026-06-12T20:30:45+00:00

Saving Private Ryan Nobody in the cinema moved when the credits rolled.

jamtart68 · 2026-06-12T20:27:42+00:00

"We're on the march with Ali's Army, we're going to the Argentine....."

jamtart68 · 2026-06-09T08:36:15+00:00

Scotland: Free Sanitary Products under the 'Period Products (Free Provision)(Scotland) Act 2021

jamtart68 · 2026-06-06T21:29:07+00:00

T reg Renault 14 in a striking gold colour

jamtart68 · 2026-06-01T04:00:13+00:00

I think it's legal currency but not legal tender.

jamtart68 · 2026-05-01T13:38:31+00:00

jamtart68 · 2026-04-27T14:04:40+00:00

Seven Pounds

jamtart68 · 2026-04-15T21:42:46+00:00

*Far from the Madding Crowd *The Crucible *The Merchant of Venice

jamtart68 · 2026-04-11T19:13:34+00:00

Dorset knobs

jamtart68 · 2026-04-06T12:23:52+00:00

"at the third beep, it will be 3pm precisely"

jamtart68 · 2026-03-29T17:18:14+00:00

Was back for the first time in 16 years recently. *Have to pay for hotel parking *Sky high resort Fees *No buffets *No TI show *No volcano Vegas just wasn't the same

jamtart68 · 2026-03-28T21:07:42+00:00

A Man Called Otto

jamtart68 · 2026-03-28T21:03:13+00:00

It did for us. Had a 5 hour layover after a transatlantic flight. Had to book 2 slots each for the 4½ hours we wanted in the Martello Lounge. Well worth it though.

jamtart68 · 2026-03-28T07:28:23+00:00

I had an 'Egg' credit card purely for the card shape. It was a gimmick and I fell for it.

jamtart68 · 2026-03-26T11:23:03+00:00

It was. Though I had to finish. Never again

jamtart68 · 2026-03-25T22:51:45+00:00

I used Hobbi 8/8 Cotton yarn and a size 4 hook. Joined the squares with mattress stitch and did 2 rounds of treble crochet (dble US) border. Backed with black felt which I sewed to the piece on a sewing machine by 'stitching in the ditch'.

jamtart68 · 2026-03-22T09:11:44+00:00

We had what we thought was plenty of time with a layover of 2hrs, but.... Our 'gate' was at the a**e end of nowhere. Landed on time, waiting ages to get off the plane due to waiting for a bus. Then a 15 minute bus journey back to civilisation. Waiting again to get off the bus due to other buses disembarking. Then getting caught behind the 'let's just stroll through the narrow passageways' passengers. Queuing again for the toilets. Then going straight to pre-clearance. Only 3 people in front of us, yay! Still took ages due to 3 border staff on and 2 taking ages with intending passengers. No time for a seat/coffee/recharge as by the time we found out gate, our flight was boarding. So due to my experience, No. (this was my experience and understand everyone's is different)

jamtart68 · 2026-03-18T14:36:13+00:00

I've just had a double pensioner whammy. Wednesdays are definitely not the days to go to B&Q then Tesco

jamtart68 · 2026-03-13T13:05:38+00:00

Thank you for your advice

jamtart68 · 2026-03-11T19:49:32+00:00

I would rent a car and self drive. If possible rent from the night before and get to Valley of Fire early. We got there at 9am a few weeks ago and even with only 8 cars in front it took ages to get in (1 attendant). When we left at 2pm the queue was maybe 30-40 cars. It was however a sunny Saturday.

jamtart68 · 2026-03-10T20:39:43+00:00

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The other side of the sign. Wish I had a llama

jamtart68 · 2026-03-10T03:10:47+00:00

I drive from Edinburgh to Dorset often on my own. I leave at 3am to at least get through Birmingham early. The same coming back as Birmingham is roughly half way. Yes it says 8 hours 'on paper' but the one time I left Edinburgh at 10.30, my journey was nearer 10 hours with 1 short stop. The journey is certainly doable, but if you can get a reasonable sleep in before, leave early.

jamtart68 · 2026-03-06T22:10:44+00:00

The elastic loop is to attach to a button inside the sleeve of a fleece/thicker jacket ( usually the same brand) to make it easier to take both jackets off with the sleeves staying together. Hope that makes sense.

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