I speak to you from the top of a very windy Hartside (1903 ft above sea-level) courtesy of Vodafone 3G Mobile Broadband, and can tell you that the lads have been to the top of Hartside and are now on their way to Allenheads.
Day 2 started without the dreaded rain, and the lads were at Langwathby before 10am.
I'm not sure the local wildlife appreciated the good work the lads are putting in!
Anyway a brief stop before Hartside for the intake of fluids and fuel, and the boys were a little apprehensive about the notorious climb... over 4 miles of climb!
Despite the wind, and the fact that a classic car rally was also taking place on the same route, thhe guys found it hard-going, and were soon spaced out, with Doug, Pete and Rich showing the rest of the guys the way.
I got the distinct impression that Rich was really starting to enjoy it, despite the pain!
It wasn't too long before all of the lads had made it to the top (just before midday), and this was the sight at the top...
The other thing at the top was the Cafe, where the lads again took on fuel and fluids, before setting off for Allenheads.
Jim was first to the top, followed closely by Doug and Pete
Steve was next,
Carl next
with Rich completing the team, having done some video recording further down.
I think everybody enjoyed the cafe, especially Steve!
On completion of his ascent of Hartside, Rich was keen to remind you all of why they are doing this, so, it's over to Mr. Perry:And a final message from me before I finish off this entry. The sponsorship money seems to be static at about £915.00 at the moment. Thanks for your support in raising this amount of cash for a very worthwhile cause. Having said that, I'm sure you can do better! Lets see it go over the £1000 mark, and in the legendary words of Sir Bob Geldof in 1985, "Just give us your f*cking money!". Thanks!
Until the next installment...
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