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Unfortunately, there’s next to no chance of my being able to go out hiking this weekend. I’ve a mountain of work to get through and will need to keep my nose to the grindstone for at least the next week.
I also cannot go out as I need to tackle some painting I have put off for too long. I don’t care if it rains or shines, I’ve got to get these walls done.
I’m also opting for the bike ride on Sunday instead of hiking (no hike anyway). Likely me plus one. The ride has its own thread (Hongshulin to Xindian).
That said, the weather today (Saturday) sure looks fantastic so far.
Right guys. The sooner I tell my wife there’s a hike this coming weekend, the more chance I have of being allowed out.
Also, a not-full-day one would be welcome (as it would also increase my chances). Don’t let me dictate though.
[quote=“irishstu”]Right guys. The sooner I tell my wife there’s a hike this coming weekend, the more chance I have of being allowed out.
Also, a not-full-day one would be welcome (as it would also increase my chances). Don’t let me dictate though.
So… any plans for this coming weekend?[/quote]
Stu, we need a long hike to discuss things such as domestic harmony and how you need some Stu time as well.
I’ve got shitloads on now and work all the time. Otherwise I’d love to be out there with you.
So, fellow tree huggers what did you get up to today? I decided to go up guan in shan again. Believe it or not we last visited in November. I looked back through the comments book where we stopped.
Anyway. I went on a bit of a ramble and discovered how I can lengthen the route, so instead of heading for the peak we would go around the side of the main peak and then climb a smaller one. Good fun it was - there were no people on the trail today, the weather was hot and it was great to be out!
The total time I spent hiking was four hours, but I had a long lunch and book break. So we could easily do it in three. If people still had energy we could continue into unchartered waters so to speak. I think we could make this a hiking club outing later in the year.
Anyone want to climb up Taipei 101 and raise money for charity in the process? I’m interested in climbing up the stairs at Taipei 101, but I’d be a lot more inclined to go if I could go with a group of friends. Let me know if you’re interested. Maybe I should make this it’s own thread, but I thought I’d first see what the hiking club had to say.
[quote=“scomargo”]Anyone want to climb up Taipei 101 and raise money for charity in the process? I’m interested in climbing up the stairs at Taipei 101, but I’d be a lot more inclined to go if I could go with a group of friends. Let me know if you’re interested. Maybe I should make this it’s own thread, but I thought I’d first see what the hiking club had to say.