Many thanks for the kind Words Bob.
Not on Saunders. The nearest the conflict came was Pebble Island. There is, however, a Mirage drop tank washed up on the beach north of Harston that I should probably include in the posting - check back tomorrow.
Landmines are certainly a problem elsewhere, particularly on East Falkland around Darwin/Goose Green. However, the sites are all known and well marked. Even the sheep seem to know to keep clear.
Argentina has, apparently, finally agreed to bear the cost of removal of the mines, as is required by international law. But the UK has to do the actual work. I believe they're still haggling over details.
Thanks for posting. Very interesting page, good read. My only criticism would be to split up the intro paragraph into 2 or 3 smaller ones, much easier to read for some of us with bifocals!
at 400 odd meters but I put up a couple of these myself. VERY interesting (and well written) read about a destination I most likely will never see myself. Up to now I only associated the war and penguins with the island. This hasn't really changed but somehow now I feel quite a lot closer to this place half a world away.
The UK Ordinance Survey definition of the term "mountain" is a minimum of 1,000 feet, so Harston (and many other SP summits) qualify easily. Not that this was the main point of the posting.
There was a charming film in 1995 called "The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain". Have a look at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112966/ or check out your local video store.
I think this should convince you of the definition.
excellent page here, really interesting to find out about a mountain in such a remote location. Funnily enough the landscape has a remarkable resemblance to that of the Cambrian Mountains in Wales!
desainme - May 2, 2006 5:09 am - Voted 10/10
Can smell the salt airmemorable views down the beaches and from the top out to the more remote islands.
vancouver islander - May 2, 2006 5:16 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Can smell the salt airsounds like you've been too??
BobSmith - May 2, 2006 10:35 am - Voted 10/10
Excellent!What about land mines?
Still a problem there?
vancouver islander - May 2, 2006 2:57 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Excellent!Many thanks for the kind Words Bob.
Not on Saunders. The nearest the conflict came was Pebble Island. There is, however, a Mirage drop tank washed up on the beach north of Harston that I should probably include in the posting - check back tomorrow.
Landmines are certainly a problem elsewhere, particularly on East Falkland around Darwin/Goose Green. However, the sites are all known and well marked. Even the sheep seem to know to keep clear.
Argentina has, apparently, finally agreed to bear the cost of removal of the mines, as is required by international law. But the UK has to do the actual work. I believe they're still haggling over details.
WoundedKnee - May 2, 2006 11:23 am - Voted 10/10
Nice page!Something different...
vancouver islander - May 2, 2006 2:58 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice page!Many thanks. Nice when all that effort is appreciated.
Nelson - May 2, 2006 12:44 pm - Voted 10/10
Out the ordinary!Thanks for posting. Very interesting page, good read. My only criticism would be to split up the intro paragraph into 2 or 3 smaller ones, much easier to read for some of us with bifocals!
vancouver islander - May 2, 2006 2:59 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Out the ordinary!Thanks so much. Agreed about the paragraph structure. I'll edit the page later today.
Corax - May 2, 2006 3:15 pm - Voted 10/10
InterestingInteresting page about a very far away destination. Great to see some interesting shots "off mountain" as well.
One small point. I think the name Islas Malvinas should be mentioned in the main text. It is after all what many people call the group of islands.
Gangolf Haub - May 2, 2006 8:49 pm - Voted 10/10
't ain't a mountainat 400 odd meters but I put up a couple of these myself. VERY interesting (and well written) read about a destination I most likely will never see myself. Up to now I only associated the war and penguins with the island. This hasn't really changed but somehow now I feel quite a lot closer to this place half a world away.
vancouver islander - May 2, 2006 9:02 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: 't ain't a mountainThanks for the kind words Gangolf.
The UK Ordinance Survey definition of the term "mountain" is a minimum of 1,000 feet, so Harston (and many other SP summits) qualify easily. Not that this was the main point of the posting.
There was a charming film in 1995 called "The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain". Have a look at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112966/ or check out your local video store.
I think this should convince you of the definition.
Cheers,
Martin
Gangolf Haub - May 2, 2006 9:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: 't ain't a mountainNo worries about the elevation - I submitted lower ones - one only a week ago:
http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/190514/Nikolausfels.html
It was just mentioned conversationally :-)
JasonH - May 2, 2006 11:55 pm - Voted 10/10
Great Job!Awesome looking page.
vancouver islander - May 3, 2006 12:02 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great Job!Thanks Jason. I appreciate your nice comment.
Nanuls - Jul 26, 2007 7:45 am - Voted 10/10
Great pageexcellent page here, really interesting to find out about a mountain in such a remote location. Funnily enough the landscape has a remarkable resemblance to that of the Cambrian Mountains in Wales!
vancouver islander - Jul 26, 2007 10:36 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great pageThanks Dan.
Yes I agree with you about the resemblence. Thought that when I was there. Not too many penguins and albatross in Cymru though!