Day walks

05/03/2014 22:15
by Ph Philtheetiler

OD must be one of the best walking group sites, so why is it that so many people join and are never seen or heard of again? Weekend functions are great fun but may appear a bit intimidating for newcomers. Are more day walks as an introduction the answer?

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minty 21/04/2014 13:31

Debbie D: it's all about feeling happy and being relaxed and enjoying the company and of course the walking and having fun and laughter and great memories it's what we do best๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

minty 21/04/2014 13:31

hi intend to put more day walks on in somerset for all levels of walking nice and relaxing great fun :๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

minty 21/04/2014 13:31

starting to believe that myself we are such a friendly group of people individuals who are reading these sensible comments do not be disheartened we do Day walks and you are truly welcome so don't be shy there are no hidden agendas we are there to enjoy great outdoors and make great friends and have lots of fun and laughter ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

fresh air 05/03/2014 22:15

Good to hear that catwalker, have a good trip.๐Ÿ™‚

Debbie D 04/03/2014 16:44

The messages really have cheered me up especially as I am sat marking coursework lol

Debbie D 04/03/2014 16:41

Ah thanks everyone for the lovely messages!!I was kind of trying to say that some of the bickering on the site maybe part of the reason new members dont actually come to walks as it was quite off putting, some of the comments were just harsh and I want to have fun if I stay on the site. I loved the walks I have been on ๐Ÿ™‚

preggy47(Andy) 04/03/2014 08:43

Debbie D: my goggles are safe if you ever need to borrow them your welcome to do so๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

fresh air 03/03/2014 23:30

Catwalker its a good job we didn't go up Twmpa ๐Ÿ˜‰
R u parallel proficient now?

Deka 03/03/2014 23:19

catwalker: ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

Deka 03/03/2014 23:17

Blue John: Thanks for the contribution John. You'll go far.

Blue John 03/03/2014 23:15

Deka: Open a separate thread Derek for quiz questions ๐Ÿ™‚

Blue John 03/03/2014 23:14

Thats a quiz question.....highest mountain in south wales Pen Y Fan ๐Ÿ™‚

Deka 03/03/2014 23:04

catwalker: Thanks for that. What a mind of information you are. Fan y Big must have been the one some of us did the day before๐Ÿค”
I have to set a pub quiz for Wednesday. Can you send me forty questions๐Ÿ™‚ x

The Mind is Willing 03/03/2014 22:51

Lanky70: I feel "off topic" is an attempt to diffuse bad feeling ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”

Deka 03/03/2014 22:32

catwalker: Was it only 4? Didn't feel like it๐Ÿค”
Debbie D: I still regard myself as a new member. The people I have met and the friends I have made is just fantastic. I learnt at an early stage to ignore what could be a contraversial posting on the Forum and instead just reap the warmth and encouragement of the friendly members.

Morningdawn 03/03/2014 22:00

Debbie D: look forward to meeting you, I'm also doing the 3 Peaks, will be fun, apart from all that walking ๐Ÿ˜‹

mirador 03/03/2014 21:41

Ditto those comments - t'internet always seems to give rise to a little dissent but I have never seen that out on the hill. The handful of walks I have done have been a real pleasure due to the company of OD folk.

On the subject of day walks, I have tried a couple of invites in recent weeks that have come to nothing, mainly down to weather.

I suspect though that the appeal of a day walk is more local as it is not worth travelling distance just for a day. Also, without the commitment of having made arrangements and got accommodation it is easier to back out if the weather is a bit dodgy.

I will certainly not be discouraged! ๐Ÿ™‚

The Mind is Willing 03/03/2014 21:38

Debbie D: Well you've chosen walks with two of my favourite leaders I know you'll have fun and all the encouragement you'll need.๐Ÿ™‚

Debbie D 03/03/2014 21:29

I really did enjoy the Beacons walk ๐Ÿ™‚and I have signed up for the Yorkshire 3 peaks....

The Mind is Willing 03/03/2014 21:26

Debbie D: I'm hoping you enjoyed the Brecon Beacons and the company of those that attended. If so, bear those good thoughts in mind. Most people - if not all leave their troubles behind when they walk and it's that which keeps us going through the other things in life. ๐Ÿ™‚

Morningdawn 03/03/2014 21:21

Aww Paul, I'm sure that won't happen,
Oh by the way, hope your day improved ๐Ÿ˜‹ ๐Ÿ˜€

Debbie D 03/03/2014 21:13

Preggy we all wanted your goggles in the Beacons when the sleet came down, I will never take the mick out of you again ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for the comments guys I think the bickering just reminds me of work and that is why I joined to get away from it. I just felt uneasy when there were comments about new members I have never commented on here before but felt some of the comments were getting a little nasty and I am a bit well 5ft 3 softy lol

preggy47(Andy) 03/03/2014 21:00

Debbie D: iv only been a member since july and its been life changing what a great bunch of friends๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

fresh air 03/03/2014 20:54

And i'm sure we all we enjoyed having you along Debbie D ๐Ÿ™‚ U2 Ladyliza ๐Ÿ™‚
Phil.... some people dream about things.... some people talk about things..... others just have a great time doing things.
More day walks...why not!๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Morningdawn 03/03/2014 20:51

Debbie D: Ladyeliza is right, ignore it, shouldn't let it upset you and spoil your enjoyment of the site.
You have to remember its not their fault, they are only blokes after all ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€

Ladyeliza (Liz) 03/03/2014 20:38

Ignore the comments Debbie, it really is not like that on the walks. I have been on a few weekends and day walks and enjoyed every one of them.

I'm really pleased I found this site and don't
know where I'd be without it now. I've been on other forums and there always seems to be disagreements about one thing or another, that's life I guess, we can't all agree on everything. I just ignore it and read what I want to.

Debbie D 03/03/2014 20:31

I am a new member and loved the two walks I have been on but at the mo some comments on the threads are making me feel a little a little uncomfortable

Philtheetiler 02/03/2014 07:07

morningdawn: ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

Morningdawn 01/03/2014 21:40

More day walks please, the weekends are great fun but unfortunately there may be others like myself who don't get many weekends or even two days off together plus can sometimes work out costly.
I'm sure most of us could at least get to a day walk. So come on guys and gals, get some walks posted in and around your areas and as Minty said days always filled with laughter ๐Ÿ™‚