Nice Video Ian Hibell
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Nice Video Ian Hibell
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"When I hear another express an opinion, which is not mine, I say to myself, He has a right to his opinion, as I to mine; why should I question it. His error does me no injury, and shall I become a Don Quixot to bring all men by force of argument, to one opinion? If a fact be misstated, it is probable he is gratified by a belief of it, and I have no right to deprive him of the gratification."
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[QUOTE=nun;14960741 I saw this when it was first broadcast.[/QUOTE]
old git ;
cute idea of biking around the studio, and I loved how the dog came over to see if there was anything interesting to mooch for when they emptied his panniers (I guess that was Shep)
really makes you think of how not much has changed in terms of packing, basic stuff needed and how keeping things to a minimum is important. Was suprised he didnt have any sort of sleeping mat. When I was camping as a kid at that time we used to have some foam things with kind of ridges on one side that rolled up somewhat compactly, were fairly light although werent overly comfortable either but better than nothing (I do remember they certainly soaked up water from the floor of a tent just like a kitchen sponge, remember ringing them out some mornings)
old git ;
cute idea of biking around the studio, and I loved how the dog came over to see if there was anything interesting to mooch for when they emptied his panniers (I guess that was Shep)
really makes you think of how not much has changed in terms of packing, basic stuff needed and how keeping things to a minimum is important. Was suprised he didnt have any sort of sleeping mat. When I was camping as a kid at that time we used to have some foam things with kind of ridges on one side that rolled up somewhat compactly, were fairly light although werent overly comfortable either but better than nothing (I do remember they certainly soaked up water from the floor of a tent just like a kitchen sponge, remember ringing them out some mornings)
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old git ;
cute idea of biking around the studio, and I loved how the dog came over to see if there was anything interesting to mooch for when they emptied his panniers (I guess that was Shep)
really makes you think of how not much has changed in terms of packing, basic stuff needed and how keeping things to a minimum is important. Was suprised he didnt have any sort of sleeping mat. When I was camping as a kid at that time we used to have some foam things with kind of ridges on one side that rolled up somewhat compactly, were fairly light although werent overly comfortable either but better than nothing (I do remember they certainly soaked up water from the floor of a tent just like a kitchen sponge, remember ringing them out some mornings)
cute idea of biking around the studio, and I loved how the dog came over to see if there was anything interesting to mooch for when they emptied his panniers (I guess that was Shep)
really makes you think of how not much has changed in terms of packing, basic stuff needed and how keeping things to a minimum is important. Was suprised he didnt have any sort of sleeping mat. When I was camping as a kid at that time we used to have some foam things with kind of ridges on one side that rolled up somewhat compactly, were fairly light although werent overly comfortable either but better than nothing (I do remember they certainly soaked up water from the floor of a tent just like a kitchen sponge, remember ringing them out some mornings)
Yes the dog was call Shep and it was the dumbest border collie ever.
I was quite impressed that Ian Hibell didn't need front panniers and his rear panniers were quite small. He also packed a lot of food because he was often far from resupply. He was carrying less than many of today's tourists. If he had gear made from modern materials his set up would have been pretty lightweight.
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I too am impressed that he didnt have more stuff and/or front panniers. I will have to try to do some internet searches to see if anything about him and/or his travels turns up.
Oh, and re age, I'm being a smartass as I am a whopping whole year younger than you....
cheers
Oh, and re age, I'm being a smartass as I am a whopping whole year younger than you....
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