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The Pigs are Back! We'll converge at Peaceable Kingdom in Moratinos on the 27th November to work our way across the wilds of Palencia for the following four or five days, clearing up trash from Puente de Itero to Sahagun. Don't complain about the trash on the trail, come and be part of the solution!

We have a new furgoneta, as well as a brand-new TrashWagon to break in, thanks to a grant from American Pilgrims on the Camino!

There's room for FOUR in the big house, and SIX if two extra souls are hardy. Contributions are cheerfully accepted to pay for gas for the car and food for the volunteers.
 
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Dear @Rebekah Scott , this is such a valuable service, and we are in your debt once again, especially as your life has many demands. I really, really would like to come and help - but three days of flying and travel to get there and three days to get back, let alone the couple of thousand dollars for the airfare ..... I will just have to make a donation to the cause and hope some of our closer members can substitute for me.

Those of us who complain about litter on the camino - here is a chance to help, preferably with labour and in person, but if that is not possible by a donation in support.

Thank you to all who volunteer.
 
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The Pigs are Back! We'll converge at Peaceable Kingdom in Moratinos on the 27th November to work our way across the wilds of Palencia for the following four or five days, clearing up trash from Puente de Itero to Sahagun. Don't complain about the trash on the trail, come and be part of the solution!

We have a new furgoneta, as well as a brand-new TrashWagon to break in, thanks to a grant from American Pilgrims on the Camino!

There's room for FOUR in the big house, and SIX if two extra souls are hardy. Contributions are cheerfully accepted to pay for gas for the car and food for the volunteers.
Thank you!
 
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Here's a gentle bump on the PayPal contributions???????

The link to the Paypal Donation button can be found here: http://moratinoslife.blogspot.com in the top right corner ;-) And I am sure that Rebekah will appreciate a note/comment with your PayPal stating if it is especially for the clean-up or for the general 'Feed a Pilgrim' fond ;-)

Buen Camino, SY
 

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Thank you. For the last 5 years i pic litter from my caminos.
 
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Awesome work!!!! If I could I'd join you !

But as mentioned on the first Post, in the next month I'll be going through the Aragones and Frances, always carrying a huge plastic bin bag with me and will try to be as Ditch Pig as possible during this next journey!

Let's always try to engage as many people as possible so they can help out during their trips. If every pilgrim not only clean after their own mess, but - lets say - also collect one other bag of trash... Things will be much better ( and easier for the Ditch Pigs Crew!!)

Happy cleaning pigs!!!!!

Thank you !!!!

:):D:rolleyes:
 

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Oh, forgot to mention - I am happy to take the rough spot for sleeping ;-) I just borrow a dog or two to keep me warm SY
 
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I take either! Actually I like church porches! SY

PS That reminds me of when I was a hospitalera in Foncebadon ... but will not bore you with that story ...
 
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Ok, leap of faith, travels are booked, will arriving Saturday evening the 26th November in Biarritz and then travel together with @biarritzdon to Moratinos on Sunday. See you there and Buen, Limpio, Camino, SY
 
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Ok, leap of faith, travels are booked, will arriving Saturday evening the 26th November in Biarritz and then travel together with @biarritzdon to Moratinos on Sunday. See you there and Buen, Limpio, Camino, SY
Life is very good (and way too full to be spending much time here at all) but I'm still envious.
Brava to you, Reb, and to all the 2016 Ditch Pigs...hoping you have a LOT of laughs together while you're cleaning up the way!
 

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It looks like we are now at capacity, if not a little bit OVER! Two will have to sleep in the Priest Hole, which might be a bit chilly, and/or on the sofa, which includes your choice of dog. My thanks to all the kind people who've sent support for the effort.

We may have to hire a logistician to figure out how to best cover the mileage with the available equipment and personnel... but then, we have T2Andreu.
 
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Oh goodie! Whilst all you folks are sleeping with dogs (I'm somewhat allergic), and roughing it in the "priest hole," perhaps Rebekah and Paddy will take kindly to the 60-something guy who snores and needs the toilet during the night. Dibs on the guest room?

I need to make reservations. But my plan is to fly from MIA to MAD, rent a car and drive. This provides the most flexibility and is not all that more expensive. Plus, we could use the extra carrying capacity for the "pig crew." Also, I may arrive a day early to help with shopping to feed the crew, so a car is useful.

:);)
 
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Thanks do much Ditch Pigs - I would love to be part of a solution to put you out of work ... to create awareness for the environment and our responsibility to it! We do not have to trash!! We can repair the trail, stop erosion etc. but trashing (not) is every one's own responsibility!
 
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If we have too many ditch pigs, I'll volunteer to go to the abattoir (so to speak). I've been fortunate to take part several times, and we don't want anyone taking the dogs' beds from them, do we? Have fun!
 
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Acch, Tyrrek. You know there is no such thing as too many Ditch Pigs; just sometimes not enough ditch ;)

I'll not be there this year - so that will reducing the snoring by at least one entire Tinker - and we all know that SY will sleep standing up if she has to. Don is 'too much' to be bothered by mild inconveniences and Tom will be able to talk you all to sleep no matter the storms that rattle.

I have family and tribe stuff to do and am honoured by my obligations but I still wish I could be there with you amigo, in the frosty, misty morning - scooping pilgrim trash with my Marigolds and tongs.

A Tinker's blessing on all Ditch Pigs.

I'll send you all a drink
 

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So the list is like this:
Biarritz Don
SYates
T2Andreau
O'Malley
Kieran
Me and (sometimes) Paddy.

I think we'll pull this off.
Just bought a big box of trash bags, and some spankin' good picking-up tongs. Bring your boots and a hat, and vitamins. We may go back far as Castrojeriz, I am told the Alto is really bad.
 
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Someone needs to remember to get the industrial sized Volatren...you know the one-liter pump bottle... This group of lumpy, achy, on the south side of 50 folks is going to need it at the end of each day.:eek:

Oh, and don't forget the case of vino tinto...;) Perhaps a nice Tempranillo, or a full-bodied Rioja? Better yet, two cases...why be forced to choose...?
 

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Some very kind people, as well as a couple of Pig Alumni, have now donated more than enough to feed and water many pigs for several days.
Much as my capitalistic little heart hates to say it: You can stop sending money now, people!

And thank you from the bottom of the barrel.
 
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Someone needs to remember to get the industrial sized Volatren...you know the one-liter pump bottle... This group of lumpy, achy, on the south side of 50 folks is going to need it at the end of each day.:eek:

Oh, and don't forget the case of vino tinto...;) Perhaps a nice Tempranillo, or a full-bodied Rioja? Better yet, two cases...why be forced to choose...?

Just for the record: a lot of full-bodied Rioja IS Tempranillo.
Tempranillo is the grape. Rioja is where the wine is made.
At Peaceable, we often go for Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero.
Or Rioja from the chicken-feed store in Carrion de los Condes!
 
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Hi fellow ditch pigs,

I have good news, I can get rubbish tongs to Moratinos - no more twisted-aching backs in the evenings ;-) OK, perhaps a little still. I already PMed @Rebekah Scott but she doesn't seem to be at her computer ;-( Can somebody of you that knows her correct postal address PM it to me and also how many rubbish tongs do we need - 6? Buen Camino, SY

PS To see how the rubbish tongs story developed have a look here: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/dont-rubbish-the-camino.44176/#post-458978
 
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Hi fellow ditch pigs,

I have good news, I can get rubbish tongs to Moratinos - no more twisted-aching backs in the evenings ;-) OK, perhaps a little still. I already PMed @Rebekah Scott but she doesn't seem to be at her computer ;-( Can somebody of you that knows her correct postal address PM it to me and also how many rubbish tongs do we need - 6? Buen Camino, SY

PS To see how the rubbish tongs story developed have a look here: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/dont-rubbish-the-camino.44176/#post-458978
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Please a bit more notice. I am in Spain and would have loved to have helped but Im booked on a ferry from Cherbourg on the 2nd Dec. I even have my own accommodation re small motor home.
 
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Ok fellow Ditch Pigs, my fellow countrymen came back with an offer to me:

First thing - We get a substantial discount if we provide pictures of 'the action'. At the moment I am (nearly) camera less (only an iPhone 4) so is somebody else bringing a camera? Important the people (us) don't have to identifiable in the pics (I rather prefer not to be identifiable myself!) just a few pictures before/after (ideally with way marks to show it was indeed taken on the Camino) and a lot of filled rubbish bags will be enough for them. Is that ok with you? I will take care of the pictures and a short report in German for them - just need a camera or - in a pitch - will use my old iPhone.

Also - who wants a rubbish tongue (https://www.allbuyone.com/de/produk...inigung-und-muellentsorgung/muellzange.html)? They are 93cm long and sturdy, so should prevent twisted backs ;-) I will order one for myself, but how many more are needed? See list in next post.

I need to know how many to order ;-) Thanks and looking forward to meeting you all, SY
 
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Oh, forgot to mention - I am happy to take the rough spot for sleeping ;-) I just borrow a dog or two to keep me warm SY
Hi Sybille - the dogs might not really want company??!! Thanks for the link - I think I can manage a small donation.
 
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Seems auto-correct got you there, that should be Palencia - correct? SY
Yes - that is the correct spelling. SY I have sent you the address via PM. Cheers Mike
 
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@rebekah, unfortunatly I was unable to get a Salvador companion and will not be walking this fall.

This being said, there are so many of us on the Forum walking here and there and at different times, and there is no bad time to pick up trash, on any route.

I am wondering if there is a way to organise "micro cleaning campaigns". Perhaps have a few friendly albergues store bags and gloves, as well as accept trash. Have volunteers wear a "Ditch Pig" badge and have them encourage their... oh, I hate this term but here goes.... "Camino Family" join in the project.

Bags can be smallish so no vehicle is needed. These would be fabulous for the unspeakable dropings; would it be possible to find sponsors for them? :

https://www.google.ca/search?q=poop...&hl=fr-ca&client=safari#imgrc=XlsaHDei_NuOPM:

And then, the dream... less fancy and perfectly fine mojones being replaced by practically identical once and have the "authorities" install bins every 2 or 4 km, even every 6?!

Surely a lot more work than it may sound like, but you have lots of soldiers on the ground with is here.
 
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I am wondering if there is a way to organise "micro cleaning campaigns". Perhaps have a few friendly albergues store bags and gloves, as well as accept trash.
I like this idea! One could plan a shorter day, do some clean up, have the place to dispose of the bag, and then the recognition received at the albergue would be a hint to other pilgrims!
 

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This being said, there are so many of us on the Forum walking here and there and at different times, and there is no bad time to pick up trash, on any route.

I am wondering if there is a way to organise "micro cleaning campaigns". Perhaps have a few friendly albergues store bags and gloves, as well as accept trash. Have volunteers wear a "Ditch Pig" badge and have them encourage their... oh, I hate this term but here goes.... "Camino Family" join in the project.
Not a bad idea at all methink. Maybe even with fluorescent vests with clearly printed signs of "ditch pigs" or similar which could be distributed in albergues. No need for vast numbers of them though as info would spread I think. And when you're done with litter picking or your Camino you can leave the vest in any albergue? Even if people wouldn't choose to wear that vest and pick litter along the way they would be more aware of "leave only your foot-prints" along the way.
 
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the only problem I see with trash bins along the way is someone would have to go out to empty them. I think along the Frances the towns aren't much more than 5-6km apart in many places...if people won't carry their trash to the next town to throw away, they are too lazy to carry it to the next bin. Actually, I see another problem. Some self-entitled fool would scribble something stupid on the bins. I like the idea that everyone pick up a little trash...maybe during the summer rush bed priority could be given to those who arrive with a bag of it:)
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.

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sorry guys. I am up to my eyes in a huge translation project, and avoiding too much internet interaction due to the stress of the US elections. And winding up the season at Albergue Villa de Grado too.

All the programming stuff looks very fine and sane, but right now just the Ditch Pigs program "as is" is all I can deal with. There's only one of me. If anyone else wants to step up and start something and run it, by all means go for it, you'll have my full support!

As for rubbish tongs, I have what I need here already. I avoid making promo deals before I see and use a product; it's putting my integrity and "brand" on something I don't know anything about yet. With the ample support we enjoy from the people here, we can afford to pay full price for the material we use and the skilled people we employ. If we really love something, we can send nice letters and photos to the vendor after we've made our determinations. Not that I don't really appreciate all the groundwork you are doing, Sybille. We need about six of you over here, to get things going and keep them running efficiently.
 
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The Germans completely understand that, they don't want a 'promo deal' they want photos of what we have done AND if the tongues don't work out that will be also be said/shown.
I think I just order 3 then (I am paying them, so no extra costs for the ditch pig fund ;-) for @t2andreo and me and one extra to try out for the rest of you ;-) SY
 

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Someone needs to remember to get the industrial sized Volatren...you know the one-liter pump bottle... This group of lumpy, achy, on the south side of 50 folks is going to need it at the end of each day.:eek:

Oh, and don't forget the case of vino tinto...;) Perhaps a nice Tempranillo, or a full-bodied Rioja? Better yet, two cases...why be forced to choose...?

Got a big tube of Voltaren today, as well as a big box of Paracetamol tablets. The feed-store Rioja is set up and ready to tap, once the crowd arrives...
 
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The Germans completely understand that, they don't want a 'promo deal' they want photos of what we have done AND if the tongues don't work out that will be also be said/shown.
I think I just order 3 then (I am paying them, so no extra costs for the ditch pig fund ;-) for @t2andreo and me and one extra to try out for the rest of you ;-) SY
the pick-uppers arrived in fine shape. We'll give 'em a good workout!

The work continues apace. The trash cart arrived today at Peaceable, David the Builder and I went to the metal shop for iron and wire-mesh and other fascinating things needed to make it Just So... It's gonna be great! I have reflective vests and bags and tongs for everyone, as well as Voltaren cream and legal pain-killers of various types for apres-pig afflictions. Paddy's planning the evening meals and breakfasts.

Please, all Pigs, be sure you have adequate insurance cover, should something untoward happen to you. We are a totally non-profit, volunteer enterprise. You gotta make sure to take care of yourself while you're here, we don't have the resources to cover you ourselves.
 
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... Please, all Pigs, be sure you have adequate insurance cover, should something untoward happen to you. We are a totally non-profit, volunteer enterprise. You gotta make sure to take care of yourself while you're here, we don't have the resources to cover you ourselves.

Just to take a bit of stress out of your life - I am covered insurance-wise, so if I am getting eaten by the dogs or one of the ditch pigs hits me 'accidentally' over the head with a rubbish tong - no problem for the Peacable Kingdom ;-) SY
 
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Just had a thought, if this thing gets "legs," and interest swells, you might have to sublet Bruno's place for extra lodging in future...

We keep the keys to Bruno's place when he's away, for just such emergencies.
 

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Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK
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SJPP-SdC (4-5/2011), Ferrol-SdC (9/2011), Pamplona-SdC (3-4/2012), Camino Finisterre (10/2012), Ourense-SdC (5/2014)
Please, all Pigs, be sure you have adequate insurance cover, should something untoward happen to you.
Sound advice. In my 4 years as a Ditch Pig I've suffered no more than a groin strain, a near-death flu, and gunshot wounds. You might not be so lucky.

Seriously though, have a great time and thanks to you all!
 

Rebekah Scott

Camino Busybody
Sep 15, 2005
4,613
22,427
Moratinos, Palencia Spain
www.peaceableprojects.org
Time of past OR future Camino
Many, various, and continuing.
Sound advice. In my 4 years as a Ditch Pig I've suffered no more than a groin strain, a near-death flu, and gunshot wounds. You might not be so lucky.

Seriously though, have a great time and thanks to you all!

I told him to wear gloves, but Nooooo....
 
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Stivandrer

Perambulating & Curious. Rep stravaiging offender
Oct 8, 2014
1,200
2,946
Island of Zealand, Denmark
Time of past OR future Camino
I´ve got Camino plans until 2042,
- or till I fall flat on my face, whichever comes first !!
gunshot wounds !!!!!!;
- never wear an ginger fleece and risk being mistaken for a fox when rummaging the bushes......
 

t2andreo

Veteran Member
Apr 6, 2013
6,249
21,178
Northern Virginia
Time of past OR future Camino
2013 - 2018 , Pilgrim Office volunteer 2014 - 2022
That is why:
1. My tetanus vaccination is current...
2. I am bringing several pair of work gloves...
3. I also have a few pair of rubber gloves...
4. I packed my carbon fiber walking staff with the tungsten pointy bit for stuff needing a REALLY long pole...:eek:
5. I have a neon, safety lime-yellow knit watch cap for my head.

Rebekah is supplying safety-colored vests and pick-up tongs for the "Piggy Crew." SYates is bringing my "special," longer über tongs made in Germany...THIS I gotta see...I just LOVE German engineered products!

One can never have too much protection. I have seen what my fellow peregrinos, albeit the piggy type, as opposed to the "pack-it-out" folks who grew up in the US and maybe Canada during the late 1960s and into the 1970s with the teary-eyed Iron Eyes Cody advert on the TV, leave behind...eeeuw!

As a former Boy Scout, one is always prepared.;)

Putting the finishing touches on packing now...I hope the dogs like their US vaca chew bones...
 
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t2andreo

Veteran Member
Apr 6, 2013
6,249
21,178
Northern Virginia
Time of past OR future Camino
2013 - 2018 , Pilgrim Office volunteer 2014 - 2022
Assuming Spanish customs permits me to bring the vacuum-packed bones into Spain, Saturday evening will be barbecue flavored for Rebekah's menagerie. I also have pigs ears...

Photos to follow...I hope.
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Jul 18, 2014
13,993
58,007
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Yearly and Various 2014-2019
Via Monastica 2022
Don Limpio
At first glance I read "Limpopo"...as in "The great green greasy...." :D

Thanks for the pics, and for the pick-me-up Reb. This cheers me up no end.
Go pigs, go! And a deep bow of gratitude to you all.
(Those grub grabbers look fabulous, BTW).
 
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jdpiguet

Active Member
Mar 8, 2010
392
764
62
Thun, Switzerland
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Past? Not enough.
Future? Sure!

Rebekah Scott

Camino Busybody
Sep 15, 2005
4,613
22,427
Moratinos, Palencia Spain
www.peaceableprojects.org
Time of past OR future Camino
Many, various, and continuing.
Today it was Puente Fitero - Itero de la Vega - Boadilla - Fromista. Crew is showing signs of wear and tear. The trail is looking GOOD!
Tomorrow, Fromista to Carrion, and then the little strip from San Nicolas del Real Camino to the Leon border.
Then, Et voila!
 

SabsP

Veteran Member
Feb 18, 2010
8,637
1
41,547
Belgium
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some and then more. see my signature.
Today it was Puente Fitero - Itero de la Vega - Boadilla - Fromista. Crew is showing signs of wear and tear. The trail is looking GOOD!
Tomorrow, Fromista to Carrion, and then the little strip from San Nicolas del Real Camino to the Leon border.
Then, Et voila!


Hi to the wonderful and lovely ditch piggies. All my sympathy.
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Jan 23, 2013
427
790
South Yorkshire, UK
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2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018, (2019)
It's a great privilege to be a second-time ditch-pigger. The weather is even better than last year in that we don't have to survive an early morning ground frost before we begin to enjoy the warmth of the some bright, sunny days.


A big thank-you must go to those who have given moral + financial support for Rebekah's project. We seem to get a fair amount of praise for our efforts (having fun, really!), but your contributions also need to be acknowledged. They are certainly appreciated!!

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SYates

Camino Fossil AD 1999, now living in Santiago de C
Oct 15, 2012
7,853
19,377
Santiago de Compostela
egeria.house
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First: Camino Francés 1999
...
Last: Santiago - Muxia 2019

Now: http://egeria.house/
This is the first I've heard of a Camino Association doing a clean-up. And it's so close to Moratinos that I can't help but think that Reb's ditch pigs were the example.

http://www.ileon.com/actualidad/pro...-las-verguenzas-del-camino-de-santiago-leones.

Actually there were many in the past, both by local amigos, the hospitaleros voluntarios - you name it. Those efforts simply have not been translated for the English speaking world/published on the interwebs, but they do and continue to exist. Buen Camino, SY
 
Jan 23, 2013
427
790
South Yorkshire, UK
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2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018, (2019)
Now you're talking, Tom. Some things are more important than others.
Pics of a few blissed-out canines, please. :cool:

@VNwalking , here's a photo of two of the three outdoor dogs - Harry and Ruby - in the front yard at Peaceable Kingdom.
 

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The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.

vlebe

Walker Member
Jan 18, 2013
247
374
43
Brazil
ultreya.tumblr.com
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2001; 2004; 2009; 2013, 2016.....
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Hi @Rebekah Scott I met you guys right up there on this day! I`m not sure if you guys will remember but we stopped (me and my wife) to chat with you a little while but then I had to move on... Schedule thing! Hehehe
Once again, kudos to you all for doing this... I found the CF part way much cleaner in 2016 than the previous time in 2013! Maybe thats just because of the season but, deep down I hope its a trend and that less people are trowing garbage around and more people are helping to clean!


Ps: ROughly 01 hour later on that same day I also met @SYates (SY! It was a pleasure to meet you that day!!! :) ) resting from the hard work under a tree ! I mean... I met several others of you guys that day, but couldn`t recall all of your names!
Regards

Vagner
 

Rebekah Scott

Camino Busybody
Sep 15, 2005
4,613
22,427
Moratinos, Palencia Spain
www.peaceableprojects.org
Time of past OR future Camino
Many, various, and continuing.
Hi @Rebekah Scott I met you guys right up there on this day! I`m not sure if you guys will remember but we stopped (me and my wife) to chat with you a little while but then I had to move on... Schedule thing! Hehehe
Once again, kudos to you all for doing this... I found the CF part way much cleaner in 2016 than the previous time in 2013! Maybe thats just because of the season but, deep down I hope its a trend and that less people are trowing garbage around and more people are helping to clean!


Ps: ROughly 01 hour later on that same day I also met @SYates (SY! It was a pleasure to meet you that day!!! :) ) resting from the hard work under a tree ! I mean... I met several others of you guys that day, but couldn`t recall all of your names!
Regards

Vagner

Sounds like the Ditch Pig may be calling your name! Check back here late in the year to see what's the PLAN!
 
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vlebe

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247
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43
Brazil
ultreya.tumblr.com
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2001; 2004; 2009; 2013, 2016.....
Sounds like the Ditch Pig may be calling your name! Check back here late in the year to see what's the PLAN!

Thats right @Rebekah Scott ! It seems like the "Camino" has decided to call me to do it differently next time!! ;)

Count on me! Who knows right!? Maybe next time I`ll join you guys!
 
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