I want your advice

Advice still welcome!

2008-06-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

This website starts at the bottom and finishes at the top (i.e Cornwall is at the bottom of the blog; John O'Groats is at the top.) You can read it either way round and you can give all readers the benefit of your advice at the bottom of any of the 'posts', by clicking on the word 'comments' and adding yours. Why not add you comment now, or at the other end of the 'end to end blog'.

Tain, Dornoch Firth (North East Coast)

2008-05-28T08:19:00.000-07:00

(Video -Blamanche, Waves -a second version, complete with mermaids is lower in the blog).
ADVICE:
Don't eat yellow snow.
(Andrew Penfold)

Slaidburn, Lancashire

2008-05-21T12:38:00.001-07:00

Let Go. Let God.
(Rosemary Ellis. 18th May 08. Slaidburn Youth Hostel)

Between Okehampton & Crediton, Devon

2008-05-13T13:44:00.000-07:00

"Baz and me (Steve) are sat in a layby and Paul cycles past and turns around and stops for a cup of tea and some advice. Mine is don't plan or think too much in advance; take it one day at a time. Baz and me are part of a support team going from J.O.G. to L.E. we are supporting 2 riders and this is Day 9. Good Luck!

Don't worry about changing the plan! No plan survives contact with the enemy!! Baz

Launceston, Cornwall (4th encounter)

2008-05-12T04:51:00.000-07:00

Paul, take care how you go.
Nice to meet you.
All the best & Good luck.
Colleen

Launceston, Cornwall (8th encounter)

2008-05-12T04:56:00.000-07:00

Do all the things you want to do while you are young because when you're retired you can't: especially climbing mountains

Ashton, Greater Manchester

2008-05-21T12:37:00.000-07:00

Never buy a mermaid a pair of socks.
(Lynton Prescott, Ashton Cycles, 17/5/08)

Dumfries

2008-05-21T13:03:00.000-07:00

No one has ever hurt their eyes looking at the brighter side of life.

(Joyce, 20/05/08
Bed & Breakfast
Tomore
Nithbank
Dumfries
DG1 2RZ
Tel: 01387 247594)

Okehampton, Devon (3rd encounter)

2008-05-12T05:01:00.001-07:00

Spray Lube onto inside of nipples on rear wheel.
Should free up any seized ones.
Good luck
Tim,
Moor Cycles, 6 the arcade, Okehampton
www.moorcycles.com

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

2008-05-21T12:29:00.000-07:00

If you have a dream -go for it. If you aren't happy doing what you are doing; make a change. (Jackie W, 16/5/08 www.villageearthfoods.co.uk)

Somewhere above the middle -I don't know best; we know better

2008-05-21T12:35:00.000-07:00

Keswick, Cumbria -5th encounter

2008-05-21T12:57:00.000-07:00

I walked it in 42 days. I did the London Marathon in preparation. Route taken:

South West Way to Minehead
Onto Bath then Cotswold Way
Then the Heart of England Way to Edale
The Pennine Way
From Glasgow, the West Highland Way to Fort William
Then to Inverness & upwards up the A9.

Enjoy it. It's like the curate's egg -good in parts.

(Vic Taylor)

Thirlmere, Cumbria

2008-05-21T12:48:00.001-07:00

You'll make it if you want to -mind over matter. Enjoy!
Christine Roberts
(LADIES NATIONAL 24 HOUR RECORD HOLDER 461.446 MILES JULY '93)

John O'Groats

2008-05-28T08:28:00.001-07:00

"Get a stronger bike frame next time!" (Two cyclists from West Cumberland, 26/5/08)

[Drambuie and Coke to celebrate the blisters from the new walking boots!]

The only entry I intend to write

2008-05-12T04:31:00.000-07:00

The rest of this blog (www.iwantyouradvice.blogspot.com)is for the words of people who I meet and who respond to the words: "I want your advice". Just in case no one ever asks for my advice, here it is, in five parts:
1) When you dislike or don't understand someone's behaviour, two of the questions you might ask are: "By what process can we come to understand each other better?" & "To whom, or to what principles, are you accountable?"
2) Whenever you want to communicate something to somebody, make sure that you are listening.
3) No one is right. Everyone is right.
4) The biggest challenge of the journey is letting go of the ego at the optimum moment. [To which a friend has already replied "Ego is functioning perfectly all the time. If you make ego the enemy then you are carrying the enemy with you forever."]
5) Above all, be generous and wise in your actions and appreciate the generosity and wisdom of all.

Near Tain

2008-05-28T08:17:00.000-07:00

Try and find some Scottish Ladies.
(Ben Hins)

Crediton, Devon (3rd encounter)

2008-05-13T14:07:00.000-07:00

The Three Little Pigs -the best pub in Crediton by far:
Next time get off A30 at Lydford and ride the Granite Way (good views) back to Okehampton youth hostel. Bostocks Garden Centre (01837 53248) is a good place to stop for repairs.

I used to assemble Super Galaxys -the perfect choice for touring! The newer one's are less forgiving to ride.

Keswick, Cumbria

2008-05-21T12:50:00.001-07:00

I recommend mindless kindness to help you feel good about yourself. (Susan Newton)
Get fit young. Keep fit -its not too lateto start when you are old! (Graham Newton 18/05/08)

Carlisle, Cumbria

2008-05-21T13:00:00.000-07:00

Give a smile to everyone you see. They might smile back. Pass a smile on.
(Wyn 19/05/08)

Welsh Bicknor, team mate's advice

2008-05-21T12:17:00.000-07:00

"Shut up and ride your bike"
(Andrew)

Low Gill, Lancashire/North Yorkshire/Cumbria border

2008-05-21T12:39:00.000-07:00

Spread love & light
(Rachel Devereaux, 18/05/08)

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

2008-05-21T12:40:00.000-07:00

Fort Augustus -Loch Ness to Urqhart Castle then over to Beauly & on to Dornock.
(Ray Dee, 18/5/08)

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria -Sublime Cafe

2008-05-21T12:43:00.001-07:00

When making a cup of tea, milk in first gives the best results! (Julie)
DON'T TRUST STRANGERS....OR ANYBODY. (Katy & Ella)
Life's a journey, not a destination. (Louise)
ooh and life's a bitch and then you marry one!

Windemere, Cumbria

2008-05-21T12:45:00.000-07:00

Blackburn racks will fall to pieces if you're cycling the length of South America or even just on a gravel road.
Ben Jackson, Edinburgh
www.bensbikeride.blogspot.com

Keswick, Cumbria -3rd encounter

2008-05-21T12:54:00.001-07:00

What a fantastic event you are doing; enjoy it! Hope to see you in Keswick again. (rivendell guest house). Hope you're not too saddle sore. XXXX