tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post8171844426252776278..comments2024-01-04T15:54:01.177+00:00Comments on Afoot in the Hills: Tolmountafootinthehillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-78816074328384286092012-09-19T07:49:59.001+01:002012-09-19T07:49:59.001+01:00Thanks Martin. Applying for the Challenge should b...Thanks Martin. Applying for the Challenge should be pretty simple for an old hand like you!afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-67856227554649768392012-09-18T18:19:01.299+01:002012-09-18T18:19:01.299+01:00Hi Gibson, I've enjoyed catching up with your ...Hi Gibson, I've enjoyed catching up with your postings on a day when Timperley showers have kept me indoors doing such important things as applying for next year's Challenge. There will be a number of trips up your way before then, though.<br />That Lopez collection looks interesting...<br />Have fun, MartinPhreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-51128268727359180382012-09-18T09:32:11.881+01:002012-09-18T09:32:11.881+01:00Thanks for your quick reply Dave. I'll start w...Thanks for your quick reply Dave. I'll start with 'About this life'.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-89857735075565673702012-09-17T22:38:34.325+01:002012-09-17T22:38:34.325+01:00I suppose his seminal non-fiction work is Arctic D...I suppose his seminal non-fiction work is Arctic Dreams. It's a very detailed reflection on the landscape and ecology of the arctic; lovely writing but not necessarily an easy read, partly because of the sheer weight of detail. The other thing is that the book was written in the mid eighties and was probably ahead of its time in terms of awareness; many of the issues it deals with are now Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-29112015680709980682012-09-17T21:50:25.195+01:002012-09-17T21:50:25.195+01:00Hi Dave - thanks for this complimentary comment. C...Hi Dave - thanks for this complimentary comment. Coming from you it is particularly appreciated. Now that we're settled back home I'm looking forward to reading about your holiday in Kingussie. I'm ashamed to say that I haven't read much of Lopez's work so I'd be grateful for your recommendations when you have the time. Thanks again.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089596276538867573.post-42525155366786552832012-09-17T21:03:55.449+01:002012-09-17T21:03:55.449+01:00Gibson, top work on every level. As good as you...Gibson, top work on every level. As good as you'll find find anywhere - blogs, books, magazines.<br /><br />I shall read it again, just for the enjoyment; same as I do with some of Barry Lopez's stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com