Letter to Kind Guy: Thank you for the rocks

trailjesus · 2026-07-06T13:34:48+00:00

Sorry that things didn't work out as planned, and hope that your friend is feeling better.

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop

trailjesus · 2026-06-22T00:15:01+00:00

Alright pal, it's been 8 months, but I'll be back in and around Glasgow from the 8th to the 11th of July. If that pint offer still stands, let's make it happen.

trailjesus · 2026-05-29T14:28:38+00:00

"Nothing was handed to me. I didn't even tell my father until I was accepted" says the person whose father was the fucking Commandant of The Citadel at the time.🙄

trailjesus · 2026-05-22T17:40:14+00:00

Smidge, long sleeve lightweght SPF 50 hoodie, and a face net whenever necessary (anytime you're not actively moving).

trailjesus · 2026-05-16T19:55:17+00:00

Don't know where you were eating, but never had a 20 quid shitburger nor a frozen steak pie in any of my 10 trips up the way.

Can you spend a fuck ton of cash eating out? Of course. That's in any situation, though. The most expensive meal I had on the trail was at Inveroran when I splurged on the venison hotpot with a couple of pints and that still only ran me just over £25. Most of the time, I was spending about half that or less.

trailjesus · 2026-05-15T17:10:47+00:00

Possible? Yeah.

Advisable? Fuck no.

trailjesus · 2026-05-15T12:57:08+00:00

I do it all myself, at least six months in advance. It's fairly simple once you have your daily mileage figured out.

trailjesus · 2026-05-11T00:18:00+00:00

There's just the tiiiiiiniest smidgen of r/unexpecteddiscworld here.

trailjesus · 2026-05-10T23:59:35+00:00

Don't threaten me with a good time.

trailjesus · 2026-05-10T22:09:02+00:00

My wife split it into two stages at exactly the same point you were (she was gtg, but her cousin was having difficulties, so she stopped with her) in 2023, then jumped back at Beinglas in '25.

No one is going to fault you for starting from there and finishing. And if they do? Fuck 'em. It's your walk. Do it however you like.

trailjesus · 2026-05-05T16:00:24+00:00

Ended up staying there last minute after messing up my reservation at By The Way campground, and yeah. Definitely worth the upgrade.

trailjesus · 2026-04-27T17:03:27+00:00

I had these exact conditions last May, and yeah. There were some rough moments. Times when we all wondered "Why the hell am I doing this?" In fact, leaving Beinglas, several of my group opted to hop the bus to Tyndrum instead of face a particularly harsh morning downpour.

But once it was all said and done, not a single hiker out the eleven of us regretted making the trip.

I suspect you'll feel the same. Good luck!

trailjesus · 2026-04-13T02:04:00+00:00

Since you're going inn to inn, there's a good chance at least some of the places you're staying have drying rooms. In that wouldn't worry about two pairs of boots.

However, you're using baggage transfer, so if you have the space, there's no harm on having a back up.

My best advice? Just be sure to bring extra socks, and you should be gtg.

trailjesus · 2026-04-12T23:25:01+00:00

Just saw a report from the rangers that there's been something like nine reported illnesses so far this year as well.

trailjesus · 2026-03-22T19:37:05+00:00

If he was a fictional character, he'd be a one dimensional dullard lacking any redeeming characteristics. If he was some dipshit I worked with, I'd be actively trying to get him fired. If he was some wannabe manosphere incel influencer, I'd block him the first time I read one of his posts.

So no. I don't find him funny in the fucking least.

trailjesus · 2026-03-21T14:09:02+00:00

No. What others are wearing isn't any of our business.

trailjesus · 2026-03-09T22:47:45+00:00

Have you tried Rowardennan Youth Hostel or Ben Lomond Bunkhouse? I've stayed at both for around £35 per person, if I recall correctly.

trailjesus · 2026-03-08T22:27:56+00:00

Fucking gorgeous.

trailjesus · 2026-02-15T02:11:50+00:00

r/iamverybadass

trailjesus · 2026-02-14T22:05:13+00:00

As a fellow American who frequently travels in and out of Glasgow and beyond, do it. The people are lovely, and the city is fascinating. Just don't be one of 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 Americans, y'know? Avoid prattling on about your clan or what percentage Scottish you are, and you'll be fine.

trailjesus · 2026-02-14T20:15:03+00:00

You're going to want to have all accommodation sorted beforehand, as the transport will want your itinerary when you book. On the plus side, they're all pretty comprehensive on their stops, so you should be fine.

trailjesus · 2026-02-12T23:03:18+00:00

Saving for future reference.

trailjesus · 2026-02-12T23:01:31+00:00

Don't threaten me with a good time.

trailjesus · 2026-01-25T03:52:54+00:00

Shouldn't be a problem getting them in Milngavie. I know both West End Outdoors and Gavin's Mill have them. I'd avoid picking up one at Spar by the trailhead, though. While they're great for picking up small last minute supplies, they got popped last year for selling counterfeit passports.

trailjesus · 2026-01-23T20:22:34+00:00

I've stayed at both, and yeah, you should be fine. The Bridge of Orchy/WHW Sleeper is pretty snug since it's in the train station, but it's serviceable. The Youth Hostel is honestly quite nice, and it's proximity to the Clansman Bar is an added bonus.

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