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Thank you Pigs.The Pigs are Back!
Thank you!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.
Here's a gentle bump on the PayPal contributions???????
Of course you won't. So tell it.PS That reminds me of when I was a hospitalera in Foncebadon ... but will not bore you with that story ...
Of course you won't. So tell it.
Life is very good (and way too full to be spending much time here at all) but I'm still envious.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
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.
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...?
Hi,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
Correct. Sorry I didn't notice.Seems auto-correct got you there, that should be Palencia - correct? SY
Hi Sybille - the dogs might not really want company??!! Thanks for the link - I think I can manage a small donation.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
Yes - that is the correct spelling. SY I have sent you the address via PM. Cheers MikeSeems auto-correct got you there, that should be Palencia - correct? SY
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!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.
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.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.
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.
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...?
the pick-uppers arrived in fine shape. We'll give 'em a good workout!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
... 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 had a thought, if this thing gets "legs," and interest swells, you might have to sublet Bruno's place for extra lodging in future...
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.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!
Now you're talking, Tom. Some things are more important than others.I hope the dogs like their US vaca chew bones...
Wow, I took a photo from there in early May 2012, how different the landscape is now. Well done guys.Pigs on the Road: Alto de Mostolares, Castrojeriz View attachment 30572
At first glance I read "Limpopo"...as in "The great green greasy...."Don Limpio
Pigs on the Road: Alto de Mostolares, Castrojeriz View attachment 30572
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!
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.
Now you're talking, Tom. Some things are more important than others.
Pics of a few blissed-out canines, please.
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! HehehePigs on the Road: Alto de Mostolares, Castrojeriz View attachment 30572
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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