tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post5887378733584637699..comments2024-03-28T13:09:38.121-07:00Comments on Warfare in the Age of Cynics and Amateurs: Nordic Ravens at the Gates of HellDuc de Gobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-12292158153618922322020-10-29T08:52:19.330-07:002020-10-29T08:52:19.330-07:00Thanks Ed.
I think being half-century+ myself, I&#...Thanks Ed.<br />I think being half-century+ myself, I'm going to ease into it and keep up a 'little bit' of indoor cycling on Zwift for cardio as well.<br />Yes, I have lived here for 20 years, and am only now really starting to appreciate the surroundings and local history.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-66233887899615503202020-10-29T06:30:06.176-07:002020-10-29T06:30:06.176-07:00Used to be a runner, but can't take the impact...Used to be a runner, but can't take the impact on the lower extremities (ever since I crossed over the half-century mark). So to keep the pounds off it's fast "exercise" walking (and the elliptical machine when I can't get out). I must say that had I such an impressive landscape out my door, I would be walking all the time. Thanks for sharing!Ed Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486985414917229516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-75509001683102781372020-10-23T09:36:51.487-07:002020-10-23T09:36:51.487-07:00Right. I have noted this advice.
I feel I may need...Right. I have noted this advice.<br />I feel I may need it some stage.<br />Many ThanksDuc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-11284003278019218222020-10-23T09:32:27.265-07:002020-10-23T09:32:27.265-07:00No mate - you're definitely coming across fine...No mate - you're definitely coming across fine.<br />I want to be proved wrong lol ...but everything i compare the pics to online seemed to suggest crow.<br /><br />I'd love it is someone proved they were ravens :)Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-87217592399468421812020-10-22T21:20:29.487-07:002020-10-22T21:20:29.487-07:00Sounds to me like you have them right. I wasn'...Sounds to me like you have them right. I wasn't trying to be a smart @@@#, so I hope that it did not come across that way—not least as I am no expert either!! If anything, I was trying to be mildly funny with the description of the call... mildly!! :)James Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-28276488720636170552020-10-22T17:37:41.670-07:002020-10-22T17:37:41.670-07:00The 'secret' to getting wetsuits on is ......The 'secret' to getting wetsuits on is .........plastic bags (the sort they charge 5p for now). Slip one on your hand or foot and it slide into the leg/arm of said garment effortlessly. <br />I'm lucky as not 10km from here is a heated open air pool, open 365 days a year (in normal years).nundankethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895608927860103442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-89201338197562091442020-10-22T10:16:38.871-07:002020-10-22T10:16:38.871-07:00Aha...now I have investigated this.
Had they been ...Aha...now I have investigated this.<br />Had they been ravens - two of em - in that locale, it was most definitely a sign!<br />However, close ups of the pics reveal that they lack the distinctive head/gullet shape of the ravens (which are quite rare here)...at least I think they lack the shape.<br />I have heard the odd 'croak' style caw around these parts, but I have rarely seen a Raven.<br />Plus, I think from the scale, they were crows, as Ravens are a lot bigger?<br />If you can scale up anything from the pic, or I can send you a larger version, I could be convinced otherwise...I am no expert in these birds, but do remain fascinated by their connection to Norse cults/religion/symbology.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-90036471562140044312020-10-22T00:37:15.083-07:002020-10-22T00:37:15.083-07:00A fun write-up with some lovely photos; as has bee...A fun write-up with some lovely photos; as has been noted by others.<br />Are you sure that what is called crows are not actually ravens? Down here, people mistakenly refer to the Australian raven as a 'crow'. Our local version has a distinctive pharrrrk pharrrk call!! :)<br />Regards, JamesJames Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-34169413740657083552020-10-20T12:16:50.423-07:002020-10-20T12:16:50.423-07:00Cheers Steve,
I am really getting into it now. Goo...Cheers Steve,<br />I am really getting into it now. Good to hear your hike/run options.<br /><br />After tonight's run, my problem appears to be that I can't keep up with the Missus LOL<br /><br />Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-91022700146242314582020-10-19T15:25:57.041-07:002020-10-19T15:25:57.041-07:00The name of your post had me thinking this was a l...The name of your post had me thinking this was a looking-back post about 2020!<br /><br />All kidding aside, nice work! I love running, Darren. I'll run as long as my body lets me! <br /><br />Still trying to figure out if im a runner with a hiking problem or a hiker with a running problem!<br /><br />Again, well done sir!Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-55456303774929415792020-10-19T15:13:15.887-07:002020-10-19T15:13:15.887-07:00This is true.
It's bloody freezin' here th...This is true.<br />It's bloody freezin' here though...<br /><br />Even the triathletes have their scuba suits on. I reckon it would take me longer to get into one of those than anything else ;)Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-53862858168950629392020-10-19T14:19:45.400-07:002020-10-19T14:19:45.400-07:00Swimming is even better. Less wear and tear on the...Swimming is even better. Less wear and tear on the body and less kit needed than running, OR cycling, unless you're Jacques Cousteau ;-)nundankethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895608927860103442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-17141699040033604782020-10-19T12:26:50.455-07:002020-10-19T12:26:50.455-07:00Thanks Jack.
Yeah - I've been telling myself t...Thanks Jack.<br />Yeah - I've been telling myself the same thing for many years now....HA...but the running is calling (until I bust a knee that is).<br /><br />The Aquilonian SWORDs ...bringing peace and justice, whether you like it or not...Gladius Vero Honore.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-20962007641005807752020-10-19T11:35:06.494-07:002020-10-19T11:35:06.494-07:00Cycling is FAR easier on the body than running tho...Cycling is FAR easier on the body than running though does require more stuff! Looking forward to the Modern HyboriaMaudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-6899367854261472952020-10-19T10:02:04.422-07:002020-10-19T10:02:04.422-07:00Thanks Stew
I have always wondered if the Viking c...Thanks Stew<br />I have always wondered if the Viking casualty died in an epic battle with the locals, ...or just tripped getting out of the boat...Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-26152922787900061892020-10-19T10:01:18.699-07:002020-10-19T10:01:18.699-07:00Thanks mate.
Yes - I find it's necessary to in...Thanks mate.<br />Yes - I find it's necessary to invoke Monty Python meets Norse Legend at almost every opportunity.<br />Now had they gone down the route of a treatment for a Viking Saga along the same lines as 'Holy Grail', that would have been epic.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-12860039540337900582020-10-18T17:38:50.673-07:002020-10-18T17:38:50.673-07:00I used to be a great runner before I found the joy...I used to be a great runner before I found the joys of being plumb and lazy. I call it the ‘maturing process.’ <br />Though you have some nice scenery out there with a bonus Viking grave! That’s cool. 😀Stewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340930167419307092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-7510960228131573972020-10-18T16:16:52.506-07:002020-10-18T16:16:52.506-07:00That had me chuckling. I'm looking forward to ...That had me chuckling. I'm looking forward to more episodes of your Norse saga.<br /><br />As others have said, beautiful scenery.nundankethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895608927860103442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-8148440486814620812020-10-18T14:44:39.245-07:002020-10-18T14:44:39.245-07:00Cheers mate.
To be fair, if i keep it up, it's...Cheers mate.<br />To be fair, if i keep it up, it's easily 1/3 of the time cycling takes up for more gain...that's the theory.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-82341282097453040572020-10-18T14:21:57.761-07:002020-10-18T14:21:57.761-07:00If I had scenery like that around me I would be mo...If I had scenery like that around me I would be more tempted to pull on the trainer's!. Good luck with your new endeavour.Sprinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00917246639433391220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-70500745180618267192020-10-18T14:19:40.351-07:002020-10-18T14:19:40.351-07:00Thanks Mike.
There are places I see running in the...Thanks Mike.<br />There are places I see running in the area, that I have never noticed before. Good to be surprised.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-13203253628115936482020-10-18T14:15:11.913-07:002020-10-18T14:15:11.913-07:00You are lucky to be surrounded by so much pristine...You are lucky to be surrounded by so much pristine nature.Mike Vellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220933613292414697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-3499229973246677562020-10-18T13:40:52.175-07:002020-10-18T13:40:52.175-07:00Cheers Greg.
I hope the knees don't give out, ...Cheers Greg.<br />I hope the knees don't give out, but yeah, starting off slow.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-3689578426118254012020-10-18T13:12:47.459-07:002020-10-18T13:12:47.459-07:00Good luck Darren with your new training regime. Lo...Good luck Darren with your new training regime. Love the views. Cheers GregDelta Coyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991890687374165828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-40203510222280889062020-10-18T12:57:33.210-07:002020-10-18T12:57:33.210-07:00Thanks Jonathan.
The theory seems to be gaining tr...Thanks Jonathan.<br />The theory seems to be gaining traction amongst sports scientists. It appears to be worse if the focus of training is on the turbo trainer, where you sweat more, and this creates a calcium imbalance. To be honest, I was was looking to do something different anyway, and running (with care) combined with weights (light) appears to be much better as we age.<br />I think it's a problem for pros and 'keen' amateur cyclists, and to be honest, I haven't been doing much impact stuff for years.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.com