Chris50: yes it has been a very long time. I have been walking and kayaking down in the West Country. Unfortunately work commitments have hindered me going on weekends. I have truly missed Od gang. I'll try my hardest to endeavour some weekends and have a natter and catch up. I have been watching with Envy. Seeing all the fun and frolics. Going on and saying happy smiley faces. And a lot of laughter which I have missed a great deal. So everyone watch this space and girdle your loins.😋😋😋

Well, well Mr Baldacchino resurfaces! 😀 Haven't seen you in ages and can't think of when we last met! Good to hear from you again and hope you are keeping well. Are you still walking and canoeing? Hope to see you on a walk sometime 😀

minty : Mine fits all bananas but is a top-of-the-range model. But you need to go on an intensive training course before you're allowed to use one. It's 6 weeks residential but a bargain at the moment at ?735. It's all on Google under "Banana Safety - Level 27". I'd say more but had to sign the usual Banana Security Clause 😉

Pebbles(Bea): thinking of buying a banana case myself.😋 I wonder if they come in different colours.😋😋

Carpe Diem!: how is your new banana case. Gadget . Out of interest does it need to be a certain length and diameter. Is it shock resistant. And waterproof And is it breathable. They nothing horrible than a soggy sweaty banana.😋😋😋

Carpe Diem!: when sister magnentius. Took cookery classes it took on a whole new dimension. Especially when it comes to carrots.😋😋😋

minty : I knew it!!! Most of my thesis covered the impact of carrots upon religious orders...A fascinating and highly rewarding field of study.

hillmale: Carpe Diem!: I was brought up by nuns. They taught me all I know about carrots.😋😋

womble: yes thinking about you quite correct message me on messenger and we can do it a bit more talking.🙂🙂

hillmale: sorry mule, you're not in the Carrot Club...it takes years of devotion to the cause...

minty : your carrots are my carrots Larry (i. e. not Hillmule's)🙂

Carpe Diem!: steady on. Keep my carrots under lock and key. Expescially when there's Yorkshiremen.around. mention no names hillmale.. oops: 😋😋😋

minty : carrots was why I retired pal

hillmale: I'm certain you owe me a carrot or two ..I've got a memory like a donkey pal so don't try your elasticated cash banter on me 😀😀😀 ..and Minty always shares his out!😋

Hi womble: well what a brilliant idea. Reference daylight hoursCarpe Diem!: has been eating a lot of carrots it shouldn't bother him.😋😋😋 anyway we can look into it. And see the availability YHA in Dartmoor maybe.🙂

Paying my Sisters a visit tomorrow morning Glenn.
'Wobbly' sounds fine with me Minty🙂

Hello TC: 😋 has it been that long. Walking Up Castle Crag and swimming down it
. This is a big one. the expression on your and Glen's faces was quite unique. What I didn't know this Castle Crag was like a hillock. to what I was about to say the following day. Great Gable in all its finery😋😋😋

Hi Peppasmum: that sounds a bloody good idea. Maybe we can use that abbey we use last time. Just an idea😋😋

JW: we might have to teach hillmale: how it's done. It might get a bit wobbly😋😋

hillmale: to bloody right.😋😋😋

Hello Minty! It's nearly four years since your first OD weekend!!!

Did someone mention Guinness?
Look forward to catch up sometime Minty🙂

Hi Minty ...good to hear from you mate. Yes cone up 'ere soon. And I'll have a carrot wi'ma tea and cake please 😋... all the best Jonathan

Philtheetiler: glad to see back on your feet mate. Outstanding🙂🙂

Hi everyone thank you for your kind words. I have missed your cheeky faces. And your homemade cakes. And among other things.Pebbles(Bea): my walking gear has never been in the loft haha hahillmale: ah Up Chuck. That's me talking yorkshireman.Morningdawn: Pebbles(Bea): Jill18: womble: DebbieJ: DebbieJ: Pear Drop (Sarah):. Just make sure when you give me a big hug don't squeeze too hard. I'm Only Human After All not a ragdoll. Just control yourselves😋😋😋. When is the next Od weekend Up north I will endeavour to be there. I miss you all a great deal hope you are all well. Oh yes DebbieJ: mine's a Guinness.😋😋xx

Hi Minty, hope your well xx

Hi Larry....hope your fit and well..Hope to see you soon..x

Hi Mints... hopefully see you on a walk soon x

Hi Philtheetiler: so I can see from the photographs. Catch you all up north soon🙂

minty : wasn't too cold up there last weekend mate😀

Hi pear drop as soon as I can get my thermals my extensive wardrobe collection.HaHaHa They may be a bit moth eaten.. that shouldn't matter I'm with friends😋😋😋

Hey stranger! How the heck are you? When are you coming to the frozen north again? 🙂🙂