SinisterKid
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- Jun 1, 2019
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Just waiting on a few issues to be resolved with my pension and I will know how much I can get my hands on or draw down as income. Should know by Oct at the latest.
Anyway.
Wild camping is totally legal in Scotland, not in England unless you do it on Dartmoor. But over the border, the only place that is restricted is around Loch Lomond and the Trosachs. You need a permit around there as far as I am aware. But that does not affect my dreams. I love the west coast of Scotland from about Ayr and all places north. Its wild and I love the outdoors and nature. Its also pretty damned deserted most of the time as well. I would also love to see more of the Hebredian islands which are also beautiful. My partner is not interested in upping sticks and heading off, so if it were to ever happen, it would be solo by the looks of it.
But I should be able to afford a good four season tent and the gear I would need for day to day tent living if the pension cash comes through. Just to tell the benefits agency to shove their fucking money and set off and go where I want, when I want, with no restrictions. Its my idea of heaven/nirvana, whatever you want to call it. I am hoping that with possible draw down, I can have a fixed income and know exactly what I have to live on. No fees to pitch a tent, ever, so all monies go to living costs. I am a decent cook, so thats no problem. New camping stoves are very economical and quick for things like boiling water, which can be the base of so many good recipes.
Then reality creeps in and I know its just pie in the sky, But a dead man can dream. Does anyone else have a dream they would like to share? I find it lifts the gloom a little sometimes to read something that is approaching positive.
Anyway.
Wild camping is totally legal in Scotland, not in England unless you do it on Dartmoor. But over the border, the only place that is restricted is around Loch Lomond and the Trosachs. You need a permit around there as far as I am aware. But that does not affect my dreams. I love the west coast of Scotland from about Ayr and all places north. Its wild and I love the outdoors and nature. Its also pretty damned deserted most of the time as well. I would also love to see more of the Hebredian islands which are also beautiful. My partner is not interested in upping sticks and heading off, so if it were to ever happen, it would be solo by the looks of it.
But I should be able to afford a good four season tent and the gear I would need for day to day tent living if the pension cash comes through. Just to tell the benefits agency to shove their fucking money and set off and go where I want, when I want, with no restrictions. Its my idea of heaven/nirvana, whatever you want to call it. I am hoping that with possible draw down, I can have a fixed income and know exactly what I have to live on. No fees to pitch a tent, ever, so all monies go to living costs. I am a decent cook, so thats no problem. New camping stoves are very economical and quick for things like boiling water, which can be the base of so many good recipes.
Then reality creeps in and I know its just pie in the sky, But a dead man can dream. Does anyone else have a dream they would like to share? I find it lifts the gloom a little sometimes to read something that is approaching positive.