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toomuchtalk · 14 April 2014, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DanCousins

I'm heading there in a couple of weeks, got my Duke of Ed Gold expedition!

As a particpant? I am a gold assessor...

DanCousins · 14 April 2014, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

As a particpant? I am a gold assessor...

Yeah, I'm pretty young for this forum I guess. 17, trying to get it finished before I head off to Uni.

I've never been there before, but from the pictures I've seen, it looks beautiful.

toomuchtalk · 15 April 2014, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DanCousins

Yeah, I'm pretty young for this forum I guess. 17, trying to get it finished before I head off to Uni.

I've never been there before, but from the pictures I've seen, it looks beautiful.

Good part of the lakes...

kultschar · 15 April 2014, 04:56 AM

So whats the ultimate Polar Expedition book to read???

Just finished reading my book and this thread has inspired me to read something adventurous (wearing my Polar indoors under a warm duvet lol)

toomuchtalk · 15 April 2014, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

So whats the ultimate Polar Expedition book to read???

Just finished reading my book and this thread has inspired me to read something adventurous (wearing my Polar indoors under a warm duvet lol)

Now that's a big question.

The worst journey in the world. Is up there..

South is up there...

Home of the blizzard is..

To the ends of the earth is..

Scott's last expedition?

If I was to recommend one book, it would be...

Will think on it and let you know tomorrow.

Number3 · 15 April 2014, 07:49 AM

Fantastic thread Steve, really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing.

toomuchtalk · 15 April 2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Number3

Fantastic thread Steve, really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing.

No worries!

toomuchtalk · 15 April 2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Now that's a big question.

The worst journey in the world. Is up there..

South is up there...

Home of the blizzard is..

To the ends of the earth is..

Scott's last expedition?

If I was to recommend one book, it would be...

Will think on it and let you know tomorrow.

Actually my personal favourite is Captain Scott- the ladybird book...

It's a children's book!

Paco · 15 April 2014, 08:17 PM

Thanks for sharing your stories and watches. I've read from pages to pages. It's kinda like watching a movie, in fact better than some movies I've watched. Epic and Wonderful.
Hats off to you Steve.

toomuchtalk · 15 April 2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Paco

Thanks for sharing your stories and watches. I've read from pages to pages. It's kinda like watching a movie, in fact better than some movies I've watched. Epic and Wonderful.
Hats off to you Steve.

Thank you.

ronburgundy · 15 April 2014, 10:38 PM

I have never enjoyed a thread so much in my life. Thank you. Your collection and the stories behind them are something I'll never forget. I'd gladly tag along on your next expedition! Cheers!

Cronus4 · 16 April 2014, 01:37 AM

The best part about reading this thread was imagining the faces of the people posting snide comments on the first 9 pages when Steve posted his whole collection. The internet can be a strange place sometimes.

HogwldFLTR · 16 April 2014, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cronus4

The best part about reading this thread was imagining the faces of the people posting snide comments on the first 9 pages when Steve posted his whole collection. The internet can be a strange place sometimes.

Come on, you act like you've never been trolled. What would have been your first impressions. No regret for my skepticism. Happily it was misplaced.

Beef · 16 April 2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

So whats the ultimate Polar Expedition book to read???

Just finished reading my book and this thread has inspired me to read something adventurous (wearing my Polar indoors under a warm duvet lol)

"The Last Place on Earth" by Roland Huntford, is IMHO, a great overview book for the race to the Pole. It gives you excellent snapshots of Scott and Amundsen, their personalities, preparations and techniques used to be the first to the Pole. If will give you enough information to whet your appetite to do more in depth reading on Polar exploration. Which opens the door for Shackleton, Nansen, Cherry-Garrard, Mawson..... Sort of like this forum, the more you know, the more you want to learn.

kultschar · 16 April 2014, 02:30 AM

Hi Beef

Thanks for the heads up. That was exactly what I was wanting to get started, a kind of overview. I had downloaded Cherry-Garrards book last night (seems to be top of most peoples lists) however think I will start with your recommendation before jumping into one particular adventure

Cheers!!

Beef · 16 April 2014, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

So whats the ultimate Polar Expedition book to read???

Just finished reading my book and this thread has inspired me to read something adventurous (wearing my Polar indoors under a warm duvet lol)

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Originally Posted by kultschar

Hi Beef

Thanks for the heads up. That was exactly what I was wanting to get started, a kind of overview. I had downloaded Cherry-Garrards book last night (seems to be top of most peoples lists) however think I will start with your recommendation before jumping into one particular adventure

Cheers!!

You are quite welcome! You really need to be it into to read that one. It is very long and detailed. But a great read.

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ronburgundy

I have never enjoyed a thread so much in my life. Thank you. Your collection and the stories behind them are something I'll never forget. I'd gladly tag along on your next expedition! Cheers!

Your welcome...

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

"The Last Place on Earth" by Roland Huntford, is IMHO, a great overview book for the race to the Pole. It gives you excellent snapshots of Scott and Amundsen, their personalities, preparations and techniques used to be the first to the Pole. If will give you enough information to whet your appetite to do more in depth reading on Polar exploration. Which opens the door for Shackleton, Nansen, Cherry-Garrard, Mawson..... Sort of like this forum, the more you know, the more you want to learn.

Controversial choice! Huntford is very bias towards Amundsen..

If you read this then you need to read Fiennes; Captain Scott. This is a far more balanced book in light of new research found in the last few years.
Or read Solomons The Coldest March.

Three books therefore to read as a start are;

Shackleton. South.

Fiennes. Captain Scott.

Hooper. The Lost Men.

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cronus4

The best part about reading this thread was imagining the faces of the people posting snide comments on the first 9 pages when Steve posted his whole collection. The internet can be a strange place sometimes.

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Come on, you act like you've never been trolled. What would have been your first impressions. No regret for my skepticism. Happily it was misplaced.

Angrypuppy · 16 April 2014, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

"The Last Place on Earth" by Roland Huntford, is IMHO, a great overview book for the race to the Pole. It gives you excellent snapshots of Scott and Amundsen, their personalities, preparations and techniques used to be the first to the Pole. If will give you enough information to whet your appetite to do more in depth reading on Polar exploration. Which opens the door for Shackleton, Nansen, Cherry-Garrard, Mawson..... Sort of like this forum, the more you know, the more you want to learn.

Just ordered. Thank you. Although I won't get to it for awhile.

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

Just ordered. Thank you. Although I won't get to it for awhile.

Here is the last page from Captain Scott; ladybird book...

Which I read out at the Captain Scott Society Annual dinner, which is held in the same hotel scott had his final dinner in...

lapince · 16 April 2014, 03:13 AM

What is this post? Reading the title I was expecting to see 14 great watches, very disappointed

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lapince

What is this post? Reading the title I was expecting to see 14 great watches, very disappointed

cop414 · 16 April 2014, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Controversial choice! Huntford is very bias towards Amundsen..

If you read this then you need to read Fiennes; Captain Scott. This is a far more balanced book in light of new research found in the last few years.
Or read Solomons The Coldest March.

Three books therefore to read as a start are;

Shackleton. South.

Fiennes. Captain Scott.

Hooper. The Lost Men.

Steve,
Thanks for the book list. All three sound great.

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

You are quite welcome! You really need to be it into to read that one. It is very long and detailed. But a great read.

Agree, it's regarded as one of the best books; but detailed...

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Steve,
Thanks for the book list. All three sound great.

Or this one summarises the whole 'heroic' period...

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

"The Last Place on Earth" by Roland Huntford, is IMHO, a great overview book for the race to the Pole. It gives you excellent snapshots of Scott and Amundsen, their personalities, preparations and techniques used to be the first to the Pole. If will give you enough information to whet your appetite to do more in depth reading on Polar exploration. Which opens the door for Shackleton, Nansen, Cherry-Garrard, Mawson..... Sort of like this forum, the more you know, the more you want to learn.

Beef, you need to read this one.....

Brenngun · 16 April 2014, 04:34 AM

Steve, Great thread. Glad you persevered through the dicey start. Hope you stick around for a long time.

Also thanks because now the next time someone here says the 216570 looks a little "clownish" I'll direct their attention to this thread.

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brenngun

Steve, Great thread. Glad you persevered through the dicey start. Hope you stick around for a long time.

Also thanks because now the next time someone here says the 216570 looks a little "clownish" I'll direct their attention to this thread.

Thanks; not the best of starts from my point of view. Can't believe the thread is still going!

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kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	So whats the ultimate Polar Expedition book to read??? Just finished reading my book and this thread has inspired me to read something adventurous (wearing my Polar indoors under a warm duvet lol)

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Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,977	Fantastic thread Steve, really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing.

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Paco Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 37	Thanks for sharing your stories and watches. I've read from pages to pages. It's kinda like watching a movie, in fact better than some movies I've watched. Epic and Wonderful. Hats off to you Steve.

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ronburgundy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Texas Watch: BLNR Posts: 364	I have never enjoyed a thread so much in my life. Thank you. Your collection and the stories behind them are something I'll never forget. I'd gladly tag along on your next expedition! Cheers!

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kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Hi Beef Thanks for the heads up. That was exactly what I was wanting to get started, a kind of overview. I had downloaded Cherry-Garrards book last night (seems to be top of most peoples lists) however think I will start with your recommendation before jumping into one particular adventure Cheers!!

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