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    Apr 23, 2014#1

    mark and I are thinking of a weekend on the swale in the near future.
    camping at orchard campsite reeth
    two days paddle reeth to Richmond and ivelet(above gunnerside) to reeth
    both days approx. 8-10 miles. see uk rivers guide for details
    have done it once in low water only and it was no problem apart from get out and push at times.
    let us know here if you may be interested.
    note. this is peer group only so please ensure you are competent for this river as neither of us are qualified in anything other than insulting each other!
    nature is m X-box :D

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      Apr 23, 2014#2

      I fancy some of that :) I think.
      I like canoes ......

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        Apr 23, 2014#3

        andym wrote:neither of us are qualified in anything other than insulting each other!
        Maybe, but you're both 5 star at that!


        Sounds like a great river, but its unlikely I'll find the time to join you.
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          Apr 24, 2014#4

          If I'm free then I'd be up for this.

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            Apr 28, 2014#5

            After getting back from the C Boating UK OC1 weekend I reckon I'd be up for this one. All depends on dates though. Count me in as a possible.

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              Apr 28, 2014#6

              thinking about the weekend after next. based on the bank holiday weekend probably being all booked up on site.
              nature is m X-box :D

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                Apr 28, 2014#7

                Falcn wrote:After getting back from the C Boating UK OC1 weekend I reckon I'd be up for this one. All depends on dates though. Count me in as a possible.
                I don't think they are planning on running the upper Swale :)
                Mind you the photos of you running Lower Kisdon Force will be impressive!

                How hard can it be?

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                  Apr 28, 2014#8

                  Might be able to get a one day pass :D if I'm good ... Will keep an eye on this thread and let you know closer to meet :)

                  thanks Phil

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                    Apr 29, 2014#9

                    Oh, that River Swale!
                    Not much white water around the Isle Of Sheppey (-:

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                      Apr 29, 2014#10

                      will check campsite and get back to folks here, but looks like weekend after bank holiday weekend is a goer for myself and mark
                      nature is m X-box :D

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                        Apr 30, 2014#11

                        I like canoes ......

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                          Apr 30, 2014#12

                          A definite maybe! (depends on work but I hope so).
                          Peter.

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                            Apr 30, 2014#13

                            Ihabe booked myself and mark onto the campsite at reeth for Friday and Saturday night
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                            nature is m X-box :D

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                              Apr 30, 2014#14

                              Thanks, Andym :)

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                                May 01, 2014#15

                                Andy is that the 10th 11th May then just juggling stuff this end :)

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                                  May 01, 2014#16

                                  pipster3 wrote:Andy is that the 10th 11th May then just juggling stuff this end :)
                                  Paddling 10th & 11th May, camping over nights of 9th & 10th for anyone interested.

                                  Cheers

                                  Mark


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                                    May 01, 2014#17

                                    Booked :Smilie_tent:.
                                    I like canoes ......

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                                      May 01, 2014#18

                                      Mark.
                                      Pipster was asking the engine driver and did not expect a reply from the oil rag!!
                                      nature is m X-box :D

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                                        May 01, 2014#19

                                        andym wrote:Mark.
                                        Pipster was asking the engine driver and did not expect a reply from the oil rag!!
                                        Liking the steam age reference, your teen years were a great era and should be celebrated.. it certainly explains why your paddle strokes look like your shoveling coal... toot toot old fella!


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                                          May 02, 2014#20

                                          Pl@inum wrote:Liking the steam age reference, your teen years were a great era and should be celebrated.. it certainly explains why your paddle strokes look like your shoveling coal... toot toot old fella!
                                          you mean workman like, as opposed to your style looks as if you are prancing round a field with a butterfly net making cooing sounds.
                                          respect your elders and betters my boy.
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                                            May 05, 2014#21

                                            Hey fellas,

                                            I am away in welsh wales until late Friday night, so not sure if I will make it, or not. Don't want to leave you guys waiting, so do you have a rough order of the day? Eg put ins on sat and Sunday, and estimated times?

                                            Dont want want to make life difficult for you, but I can almost guarantee that I won't make camp on Friday night!!
                                            However rain is forecast, and what else will I do with a wet weekend....?!!!

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                                              May 05, 2014#22

                                              I reckon its safe to say we won't leave the campsite before 10 am each morning. It might be best if anyone able to join us for either day meets up there then we can sort shuttles beforehand.


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                                                May 05, 2014#23

                                                agree with mark (for once) we have all day to there is no real hurry to get off super early.

                                                  May 05, 2014#24

                                                  so who is going for sure and for what days please.
                                                  andy and mark ( both days and booked for camping on fri and sat night)
                                                  nature is m X-box :D

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                                                    May 05, 2014#25

                                                    andym wrote:so who is going for sure and for what days please.

                                                    andy and mark ( both days and booked for camping on fri and sat night)
                                                    barelyafloat (both days and booked for camping on Fri and Sat night).
                                                    I like canoes ......

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                                                      May 05, 2014#26

                                                      Meeting at the campsite by 10am sounds good to me - i don't think I'll be able to camp and will probably only paddle one day, but I'll know for sure what I'm doing by Thursday, if that's okay?
                                                      Cheers, Peter.

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                                                        May 06, 2014#27

                                                        the campsite is the get out of the upper river day and the get in on the lower section so we will wait to check the weather and sort on the day.
                                                        try to pitch at far end of campsite if there before me.
                                                        I will be in my oztent which I may or may not share with mark ( he needs to bring fire pit and wood to get a space in my tent)
                                                        any fire wood for fire pit which will be fired up both evenings is gratefull accepted.

                                                          May 07, 2014#28

                                                          wibble one wrote:Meeting at the campsite by 10am sounds good to me - i don't think I'll be able to camp and will probably only paddle one day, but I'll know for sure what I'm doing by Thursday, if that's okay?
                                                          Cheers, Peter.
                                                          no problem
                                                          nature is m X-box :D

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                                                            May 09, 2014#29

                                                            Pitched and ready to light fire and get some tea on. Look forward to any more arrivals tonight or in the morning. Do you know if you can make it yet Altrolley.


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                                                              May 09, 2014#30

                                                              Hi I might be interested in this on Sunday if its still happening?
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                                                                May 09, 2014#31

                                                                See you in the morning!
                                                                Peter.

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                                                                  May 09, 2014#32

                                                                  Sorry, not going to make it this time guys. Have a good weekend.

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                                                                    May 09, 2014#33

                                                                    Hey fellas,

                                                                    struggling a bit to get out on Saturday, but will be there Sunday if I can recover from trip to wales!
                                                                    Have a great day,
                                                                    al

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                                                                      May 09, 2014#34

                                                                      Have fun guys ... Sorry I can't make this one ...

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                                                                        May 11, 2014#35

                                                                        "Eeee baa gum - that wur a reet good day on the watter"
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                                                                          May 11, 2014#36

                                                                          Yup great weekend all round. Spot on company and some great scenery and paddling. Sunday in particular is going to take some beating.

                                                                          Cheers to all

                                                                          Mark


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                                                                            May 11, 2014#37

                                                                            I have to say both days were good, water was at a decent level and made for some good fun.
                                                                            sunday was one of the best days I've had.
                                                                            And dare I say it, I was glad to be there rather than on the tees!
                                                                            good company and two new faces to meet and one second meeting with Al.
                                                                            really enjoyed paddling with you.
                                                                            pity about the other lomo paddler but you cant have everything!
                                                                            nature is m X-box :D

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                                                                              May 11, 2014#38

                                                                              Glad you had a good day today - sorry I had to miss it.
                                                                              Enjoyed Saturday, though, so thanks again for organising it.
                                                                              Cheers, Peter.