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@Bopdude and I were out last night supposedly for a two nighter , had to change location due to Storm Malik and thought we’d found ourselves a good spot … it was windy but we were doing ok , few beers , some decent grub and a nice fire .
It was getting gradually windier so we turned in early …..
Windy throughout the night but we both slept well despite the gales and creaking trees.
About half seven this morning I popped my head out for a look see and as I did heard a crack …. The tree missed the tent by six inches as I dived for cover … how it missed I don’t know but it’s the closest I’ve been to a widow maker .
We decided we couldn’t stay in that location but were struggling to find an alternative that wasn’t being battered by the wind .
After much deliberation we decided to call it and run for home , a good night out and a lucky escape but at least I’m alive and my Hilleberg wasn’t damaged
There will be a next time ….
It was getting gradually windier so we turned in early …..
Windy throughout the night but we both slept well despite the gales and creaking trees.
About half seven this morning I popped my head out for a look see and as I did heard a crack …. The tree missed the tent by six inches as I dived for cover … how it missed I don’t know but it’s the closest I’ve been to a widow maker .
We decided we couldn’t stay in that location but were struggling to find an alternative that wasn’t being battered by the wind .
After much deliberation we decided to call it and run for home , a good night out and a lucky escape but at least I’m alive and my Hilleberg wasn’t damaged
There will be a next time ….