feck work i went for a play instead. Straight outta newcastle and a 140 mile blast upto carter bar, round kielder and along the military rd. What a hoot, dry rds for most part with dampness in the shadows. REally blew the cobwebs away and to be honest it wern't all that cold. Now I have said on a number of occasions that you southern jessies should make the effort and shift yer old bones up north to enjoy the delights of northumberland and the borders even if you have to beg steal n borrow the dosh to do so. Must admit was thinking JP and his TRX would have bin in 7th heaven 2day. Cheers Mally, the happy wanderer.