A Birthday Hike With Paul - Wild Camping Herefordshire
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- A Birthday Hike With Paul - Wild camping Herefordshire
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Join me as I explore a brook with a big name called the 'Humber Brook.' It's my first birthday without my dear twin brother Paul. It's emotional, beautiful and inspiring. This one is long but it's a story unfolding. It's one of my best I think.
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HiGhMaS_-_One_Bright_Morning - www.jamendo.co...
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LINKS
Humber Entymology - www.rodcollins....
Docklow Pools - www.docklowpool...
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Humber Woodland Remembrance - www.humberwoodl...
Risbury Hill Fort - www.historicen...
Risbury Mill - www.nationalmil...
Mercer Agriculture/Jon Mercer - www.cmmercer.co...
Hampton Court - www.hamptoncour...
Viscount Hereford - en.wikipedia.o...
Lord Herefords Knob - Twmpa - en.wikipedia.o...
Bodenham Lake - www.wildlifetru...
Channel and People Links
Jim Holden. / @jimholden
Wiltshire Man - Sandy. / g0vqw
Paul Outdoors. / @pauloutdoors
Chris Outdoors UK. / @welshchris13
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What a wonderful tribute to your twin. Your work is an absolute gem that I feel so lucky to have found. You have spent several birthdays without Paul now and I hope they have gotten easier. You have a calming, knowledgeable and honest spirit about you, it really is creating pathways for nature lovers everywhere. Thank you and much much love.
Thank you so much Jamani - that means the world to me. I try to be loving, kind and calm but you know life it is often a struggle to get it right inside. But we endeavor and nature helps with that as does remembering our origins. Take care of yourself and many thanks again. Mark
I know him, both of them are great guys.
What a gift this video is, not only to your brother but to all of us. It was so interesting to see how the animals were with you, the little lamb, the Curious horse, and wonderful wonderful green pastures. Thank you for posting this. For any others that have experienced a death this is a beautiful film.
Hi Jules - so happy you could watch. It was long in parts but I just went with the flow. Yes the animals spoke including the fox at the end. Herefordshire sure is green....this one is hiking in grief for sure. Thank you Jules once more. Appreciated as always. Mark
I was deeply touched by this moving and beautiful walk, there just are no words to adequately describe. Thank you Mark, and peace be with you my friend!
Hi there Cynthia...you made it over. Many thanks. A pleasure to share with you. It's my healing way Cynthia. I haven't seen my family and have been on my own with this a lot of the time so sharing helps. The hike was great though accompanied by Paul's spirit. Take care my good friend. Mark.
I do believe this was the best spent hour I had all week! Thanks for takin' us along To share your 49th. Tried to share my 59th last year but got cut short for bad weather! Enjoyed the walk an talk with you an Paul. Nice tent also! Thanks Mark.atb. ZZ.
Hey there ZZ - thank you my friend. It was a much needed outing and somewhat healing. I'm glad you liked it. If you're still around perhaps do your 69th...ha ha! Take care over there. Mark.
Loved this video Mark, and a great tribute to your twin brother Paul. I'm still going through your great videos and loving every one of them, take care my friend, Simon.
Thanks Simon. I'm pleased you paid a visit and watched this one. It was my first birthday without Paul and I had to walk a route he wanted to walk before he died. It released a lot. Glad you enjoy the videos. Take care bro. Mark
That was a very touching video mark.
Hi Patrick. Thank you. Yes, my first birthday without my dear twin. I couldn't think of a better way. Mark
Thanks to you I’ve been out today purchasing some gear for hiking/camping
Patrick
@@patrickevans8940 Hey Patrick that's really good news. Hope to see a video or something. Peace and all the best with it.
Cheers mark
Maybe join you for a wee tab sometime
@@patrickevans8940 You're welcome. We'll choose a good route and have a great time.
Amazing walk Mark. Very well filmed and edited and a good birthday tribute to your twin brother Paul. Lovely connection with the kingfisher too. I hope the poor little lamb picked up.
The Humber brook has a good story to tell.
Sandy
The kingfisher connection was as fabulous as ever Sandy. I would have liked to capture but alas to fast. Thank you for watching....it was one of those you'd have appreciated for sure. Take care in Wiltshire or around and about. Peace. Mark
_Hello Mark, I watched your video yesterday and today. First of all, all the best for your birthday. I wish you all the best of my heart! Your video is great, you have the gift for wonderful honest work, you understand it with people and nature sensitively to handle filled. You are authentic in your videos, and you open your soul. It was all in your video, love for nature, honesty, memories, happiness, pain and sadness ... just Mark - the human being, so you are and so you show yourself and so you show us your videos. Paul is proud of you. Go further your way and carry your missing half in your heart .... Best wishes, Angela_
Hi Angela, thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. I think grieving for me is about sharing. Paul is with me all the time and I just have to let it out in a way that's positive for me and all. I guess that's where the real person comes from and indeed it comes from my dear brother. He is the maker of this also if you get my meaning. Well, Angela thanks again. It means a lot to me to hear from you. Take care and the best. Mark.
_...with pleasure, Mark :))_
Mark, Happy Belated Birthday! Took me a while to find an hour to watch this. Gorgeous film on many, many different levels. Thanks for continuing to share your journey with us. atb, Larry
Hi there Larry, many thanks for watching and commenting. A pleasure to share - I'm happy you liked the journey. I'll catch up soon. Take care my friend. Mark.
Happy belated birthday Mark 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Senja. Thank you. This was my first birthday after the death of my dear twin brother Paul hence the title: Birthday Hike with Paul. It was very painful but a good thing also. All the best. Mark
Hi Mark. Great video love the countryside the woods the river meeting friends great times gone past but you cant and wont forget.all the best take care William.
Hi there William, thanks for watching - it was a long one. The meeting of friends is always a boost if they are good ones. No I cannot forget. I'm blown away Will...still! Well take care up there. Maybe walk one day. Peace. Mark.
Wow Mark, iv'e gotta say that was the most powerful, beautiful vids iv'e watched on YT. Your bravery not only for getting out there on your's and Paul's Birthday to do this walk, Remembrance hike but with your open heart, man i take my hat off to you. Thank you for responding to the tag as well and for your honest answer, unlike you my friend i am only able to film the awe, my vulnerable side isn't ready to come out on film yet but inspired by your openness who knows. Cheers Mark, and all the very best. Jim.
Hi there Jim, Hope you're well mate. I trust you are. What a reply.....with insightful thoughts such as these you're doing well in my books. Thank you for your own warmth and kindness. It's funny the world cracks on and it can feel cold and unforgiving...so I reach out. This is what this video was. I love your videos Jim...you have a natural way that speaks the language of many. I'll certainly be back for more of your vibe. Take care out there and a huge thank you once again. Mark.
Lovely video. Your brother Paul was a talented poet and your reading was superb, complemented by the trickling brook. Keep well and happy. Thanks for sharing your adventures and thoughts.
Hi Terry, Paul loved his poetry and words. This one was written by a spring called Breinton near Hereford in 2000. I would watch him recite it on the street with the homeless and all. They would be mesmerized. I'm really happy you enjoyed the video and trip. Take care. Mark.
Happy birthday, Mark (you're the same age as me!). Really enjoyed the video, and some great memories of the times and places you shared with your brother. You're obviously still hurting, but getting out in nature can be a great healer. All the best, J.
Thank you Jerremy. Appreciated! Some fabulous memories indeed. It's what we have left now as well as the odd contact. Hurting daily - 49 years Jerremy and people kind of think it's going to be over in a jiff. Not so. Nature though is the door through which we sense the peace. Take care and have great weekend. Your videos are beautiful. Mark
Thanks.
A journey indeed, we followed you all the way, a belated Birthday wish too. Good wishes.......Les
Hi there Les. Thank you mate...appreciated. It was a good journey - a mix of emotions. All the best. Mark
A truly wonderful watch and listen Mark and so beautifully put together wetting the appetite to venture out more, near and far. Your heartfelt thoughts resonate. You are a master of your art. John Muir...words to live by and your words also...''you've not got to flap and feel your way'' are equally wise and valid as is the poetry of your dear brother. The generosity of the landowners who granted you permission to make this walk possible is to be applauded. I hope that the lamb that you encountered recovered. Camp Risbury...I like that Mark and your tent set up looks great. You weren't wrong about that waterfall. Stunning. Nature and the great outdoors is truly great and is indeed the antidote to many of life's woes. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with us. Thank you for the mention. Paul :)
Paul you have a way with words. Many thanks for your elegant and eloquent words. The land owners made this happen really. I mean If I wasn't able to relax I would not have captured the cascade like I did. So credit to them. I think the lamb was ill. As I said it was its fate, which of course I have no knowledge of. Well, thanks for all your insights Paul - much appreciated. The walk was fully immersive. Take care and have a great week. Mark.
Wye Explorer My pleasure Mark. Words inspired by your video :)
Hi Mark a journey that needed to be done its was great to come along with you on this momentous journey being your Birthday Many Happy Returns I think all your trips Paul will be with you I am sure keep these videos coming and all the best
Hi there John, yes a journey that needed to be done. Still ongoing. Many thanks for the happy returns although this was difficult. Loads of beauty out there though, which is where I had the best conversations with my bro. Cheers there john. All the very best. Mark.
God bless you Mark.
RIP your brother, I know you were extremely close.
You were both great guys, never a bad word and I'll never forget the Transition raves at Clyrio Court mate.
Marc Lerigo.
Hey Marc. Thank you for watching. It means a lot to me and your kid words. I miss Paul painfully so. But yeah we did do good parties. They were off the wall for sure. Good you have good memories of them. I recall your name to. Peace dude. Mark. P.S just subbed you.
Thank you for sharing such an important, personal few days. What beautiful countryside to reflect and find peace.
Many thanks. It was my first Birthday without my dear twin brother Paul. It was a special hike. Mark
a bit late,but happy B-day my good friend
very beautiful people you encounter on your hikes
like the details and the scenery's
he is looking over your shoulder buddy,love your story's
and i was very honorable to being to hear you telling them
all my love
Steve
Hey thank you steve....not to worry about the time. Good you popped
by and watched this one. Yeah there were a few good people
some of which let me camp on their properties and others like
Erica who came along for my birthday. Yes Paul is with me but
still hurts but with signs of change. Many thanks steve and yeah
big love and lots of light. Mark.
Very befitting memoires of your brother.
He was a good man Chuck...a dear friend. You would have liked him. Take care. Mark
Beautiful fitting Walk Mark, I've sat here watching whilst making a few things out of leather. Thanks for sharing buddy. Trev
Hey thanks Trev. It went through many layers of emotion. Loved the hike to. Hope the leather work turned out well. Take care. Mark.
A belated Happy Birthday to you, Mark. A great way to experience the occasion. I'm sure anyone could do these walks but I always particularly enjoy how open you are in them and you really do make each upload your own. All the best.
Hey Olly, I've just seen this. How I missed it I don't know. Thank you for the really kind words. I trust you're well. I'll catch you up on your nest outing. Mark
Raw and beautiful.
There was no escape Simon. I trust you're well. Mark.
Very well thank you. I can see you're fit and well, we should get together sometime soon. :)
Hi Simon, almost missed this. Look alright but have been super tired from the change in life, which I've got on with. A get together with you would be a joy. Not sure of how or when but a joy for sure. Mark.
What a wonderful video, truly a great walk of remembrance, celebrating life and history, am truly so sorry about Paul but I am sure he was with you all the way, and kingfishers too, beautiful Indeed, stay strong my friend, we may not be there in person but we are in spirit, cheers craig
Hi there Craig, good to hear from you. Thank you for your kind and supportive words. I'm doing what's coming naturally Craig - still grieving but doing it in a way that helps if you get my meaning. And as i do it I can only but share it. All the best to you. Mark.
beautiful countryside, amazing scenery along the hike!
Thanks for this birthday hike Mark, beautiful and memorable, liked!
Aaah thank you Philip for watching this one. A special birthday without my twin Paul. Take care my friend. Mark
Such a beautiful and moving film
Hi Adam, thank you very much. It was different for me. Take care. Mark.
A brilliant video, beautiful and moving. What a journey, the inner journeys often take us over the steepest paths and the roughest terrain we ever have to tackle. Thanks for sharing, your courage and determination are a lesson to us all, that no matter how hard the road, we need to keep putting one foot in front of the other. And your humility, is amazing, not letting your grief cloud you eyes to the needs of others, and having the courage to openly share your sadness and the generosity to share your hope. Thanks.
And the countryside, oh boy, reminds me of home. How right you are, without the humble brooks there would be no mighty rivers, to understand the big picture you need to appreciate the small things. Sorry to wax lyrical but that was a pretty special video. Atb, rich.
Hi there Rich, So good to hear from you in such a profoundly insightful way. Thank you so much. I find that really encouraging especially the bit where we don;t let grief cloud our vision although I have freaked out on my own our in the back fields. Yes the countryside is beautiful - green, rolling and lush and them small things are big. Well, many thanks Rich - it is appreciated. Take care - hope you're getting out in them Pyrenees. I look forward to your next adventure. Mark.
Hi Mark, I should have a vid up this evening, I mucked up the editing twice - sliced out a bit and cut it short at the end - otherwise it would have been up at before the weekend :-( More or less sorted now, I hope! Either way it is going up! atb.
Good on you Rich. I'll pop over now and see if it's up. If not I'll track it down shortly. Peace...
Belated birthday Mark, am sure Paul was with you on this walk with every step you took.. So sad when he died, but it's great you are remembering him in the way you are with this walk.. Am sure it was quite painful for you doing this video, it's never easy when we lose loved ones, as i have said before we never get over losing them, i think we just learn to live without them as we get on with our daily lives, and am sure that's what Paul would have wanted, hope you are keeping well my friend, take care there... Carl
hey there Carl, hope you're well mate. Thanks for popping in. It means a lot to me to hear from you. It was painful my first birthday. I felt physically the next week. It's funny that deep sense of absence. I agree with you -they don't and Paul will always be in my adventures somewhere Carl. I owe him a lot. I am doing healthy things - it's the best you can do. Take care Carl - hope all are well. Mark.
well I really don't know what to say Mark but seeing you get water from that cattle tray made me smile .. good man 👍... I feel this video is time to let go of Paul , it's your journey now your life, what ever path you take Paul is with you so go for it mate make more memories.. thank you for upload of photo my weekend with you both is special...thank you...peace love see you soon my good friend ...
Hi Chris, hope you're well mate. I trust you are. Yes I agree. I am letting go but there were things before his death, which have made it tough. For instance I haven't seen my family for months. So I've done this alone with the nature Chris. That's where I've been. You know that one. Well, appreciated as always. I hope to make it up to you one day or if you're down here on one of your visits please don't hesitate to contact me. All the very best. Mark
lost for words just a grate video thank u mark
Thanks Steve. It was a mixed bag. Mostly an inspiring local hike. All the best. Mark
Wow. Thank you for this.
Hi Chris. A pleasure to share. Take care. Mark.
Well I certainly gained something from that, tears in my eyes at some points.
Hope you gain as much as you share .
Thanks Chris. I guess I had to tell my story. We'll see what the future holds. Take care....
It’s so touching that you should make these tributes to your brother. I hope the farmer finds that lamb. Despite being a grayish day the landscape is stunning! I followed many of Watkins ley lines some years ago, fascinating book.
Hi there Andrew, thanks for visiting and reminding me that your there. It's really appreciated. Yes, I'm still going through that intimate journey and will always share my story and the life I had with Paul. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The scenery is beautiful as was the lamb who I think may have been found being on the track. As for the Ley Lines it's certainly interesting. I bet you found the book about it stimulating. Thanks Andrew - I've just put some of yours aside. I'm glad of that. Mark
Mark, what a beautiful journey of remembrance. I loved the poem "a heart soaring with love", brought such a smile :-) Loved the view from the tent with the sheep in the orchard and that waterfall and the fox It is so cool to hear your honesty about how hard things have been since Paul's death and that you nearly didn't make it, but have working so hard to find that peace mentioned in the poem. It really sounds like Paul is giving you strength to continue on the journey, wherever it goes. Really appreciate you sharing your real life. You couldn't have done a better thing :-) Thank You.
Hi gerry, thanks for an amazing comment mate. A real lift. Yeah that was Paul's poem 'Heavens Gate'. He loved to recite it anywhere. As for the camp site it wasn't a mountain but so beautiful - no wind and a mellow summers evening. I couldn't ask for better. Yes this was a healing one - lots of feeling and Paul is with me and I him. A pleasure to share this personal one. Take Geryy and have a great week. Mark
always great video and thank you for sharing
Many thanks Senja - it was inspirational. Take care. Mark
I miss Herefordshire so much, it gets in the blood! must come back one day. first stop to see Tom and Paul at newton court cider.
Herefordshire is fabulous Chris. Rolling hills that go all the way up to the Welsh border and then mountains. It's funny mentioning newton court cider because my grandparents farmed only half a mile away and my granddad was born in newton lane and his name was Tom. Very unusual. This hike mind you through North Herefordshire was a testing and beautiful one. All the best. Mark
Great video record of another Wye trib. trip Mark. Waterfall was unexpectedly large for Herefordshire, wasn't it ? I like that Six Moons tarp tent, you'll have to show me that in person ! Paul's good planning of this walk has raised some more q's which can wait until I see you... Great to have such responsive and helpful landowners along the route. Best wishes matey, Dave
Hi there Dave, I was only thinking of coming to see you the other day. I will be in touch next week. It was a fabulous cascade - one of the best in these parts. Paul did a great job...shame we didn't get to do it together. Happy to show you the tent. All the best and see you soon. Mark
cheers mate I'll pull a pint to yous.. ..still rough eh? and yes - it will wear of, believe me.. ..to a point where you'll even start to miss the hurting.. ..well - in my experience any ways.. thanks for faithfully sharing your heart and thoughts and landscape and adventures..
Nice one Dave - drink away. About the pain? I lived with Paul, dreamed with him, hiked, camped, swam and danced. I went back from before birth and the moment he died the 'we, our and us' disappeared. It's been a massive identity shift. Physiologically it's been painful also because we were so vibrationally attuned as identical twins. Phew it's 8 months and I've been doing well but the pain is still there. This walk helped. A pleasure to share. As I said you guys have been brilliant. All the best over there. Mark.
Talking with Paul all the way. 9:46 Yep, do recognize that Mark. And obviously you're a poet too.
Loved to follow you on your hike [apart from the Paul-aspect, was even a bit envious]. What a beautiful area. And this time managed to track you on the map all the time. And loved that Erica-following horse later on. Magnificent place for a wildcamp that orchard cum hill fort! By the way, amongst archaeologists there's an discussion/reinterpretation about the main function of those forts ongoing.
Hi Wilco, glad you could follow me on the map. It's good that - I do the same with your videos. Yes as I said a wonderful view - not a mountain view but a wonderful view none the less. The whole birthday hike and wild camp was good therapy - Erica, horse and all. Thanks for watching Wilco. Appreciated. Take care. Mark.
Still very very painful for you mate, we can all see. Not easy losing someone so close, I know what is like though, lost my brother in 1992, there was only two years between us and we were like twins, knocks you for a six, totally. The wounds do heal with time, but they never leave you.
Another great wild camping/hiking vid, hope we're going to see more from you this summer, and this winter too, thanks mate, thanks.
Thank you James. Yes the pain is daily. As identical twins we were so vibrationally attuned the moment he died I felt it physically as many do. The 'we, our and us' went also. As you said you understand James. You will see more of me - outdoors is where life is. Of course we have a home but we do illuminate once out. Take care my friend and thanks again. Mark.
That's OK mate. And remember, we're all here if ever you need us.
Hello there Mark and belated birthday wishes. I was looking for time to watch your video but actually watched it twice in the end and well worth it. It was truly a great hike and in some way has helped you a lot to discover your new relationship with Paul as well as the land. It’s hard to believe it is not that long ago. You are doing great and you are helping others in similar positions. The fox and the kingfisher, there is reasons for these things! Erica is a special friend isn’t she, to you both. Got the maps out to see your rout - I can see it took some planning. What a great waterfall - always great to find the unexpected. BTW you’re a great people person. Looking forward to more videos of the fantastic Wye.. ATB Stephen..
Hi there Stephen, I was only thinking of you the other day and have popped in to see what you've been up to also. Hope your well. Thanks for watching - it's appreciated. This one was sad and inspiring and as you say another way of figuring out my new relationship with Paul. I know you know these things Steve. The nature was for sure speaking. The fox? I still wonder about that. Yeah for a small brook that was a good cascade of water.......well Stephen life is full of the unexpected for sure. We have to respect it at all times. Take care up there....Mark
Thank you so much for sharing your walk. I lost my younger sister who was also my best friend and your words, poetry and the beautiful simplicity of the moments that you shared had me in tears but left me with an overwhelming sense of peace. I am now enjoying regular walks along my local river but you have now inspired me to search out some brooks as well.
Hi there Tinam good to hear from you. I'm so pleased this touched and inspired you. It was a simple hike - nothing heroic. And that's it really you can get so much out of the simple things. Paul loved it and he was with me all the way. I can understand your feelings in relation to your beautiful sister. Keep up the walks and yes explore them brooks - try and get to the source. All the best to you. Mark
A fitting heartfelt tribute. You stay strong my friend. If you're ever up for a hike around our lovely county get in touch it would be a pleasure.
Atb.
For sure Adam - a walk sounds great. We'll choose an inspirational route and location without doubt. Mark. P.S see you on FB - will confirm.
I Just watched something very special there Mark. From beginning to end. I made some connections . I lost my brother and my son. Life went kind of wrong for me because of other events and I took time out of society. In nature and became a gardener. I ended up working as a gardener at Hampton court and also a gardener for CM mercer, so got explore some of the Humber and lugg on both neighboring land in that area. I saw some lovely things that only I saw while alone. It's a special place that area. You feel it don't you it's hard to explain. I'm not that good with words as you are. You are a special man. Just keep on putting one foot in front of the other as long as can and take it all in man. Because today is soon yesterday. Look after yourself 😊
Hey there Stephen, now that's petty special you being associated with that part of North Herefordshire. Yes, it is magical up there and not often explored especially that part the Mercer folk allowed me to hike over. Your time there must have been healing for you. I can imagine how that would be so. Thinking of your brother and our son - I send them light (pause). I agree yesterday is soon yesterday. On this hike it was the best of time spent. Thank you Stephen. All the best out there. Mark
Very beautiful place
Thank you. Take care wherever you might be. Mark.
I thoroughly enjoyed this one,
belated birthday wishes, we share the date, altho this yr i was 57,
atb
Barry
Cheers my friend. It was a long one but it flowed - pun not intended. All the best. Mark.
Great, awesome place indeed. thanks for showing us around!
Thanks my friend. It was a good one. Mark
Wow where to start on your great journey down the humber mate this was probably the quickest hour of my life really love the meaning to your videos...wow what a journey it was to what I like is how you show off our beautiful landscape to people all round for everyone to see with everyone's county or state wherever they may be just shows off our little bit of beauty👍and wow man you really do now your Herefordshire history I need some lessons off of you 😂👍your videos are inspiring me to different places like the number which is heavily detected but there are still places to be found untouched just like that lovely orchard you camped in man it was nice..must of been a hard time for you but like you said every step you are healing yourself and watching your newer videos can see your in a good place and can look back with more joy now than sorrow...well done you on finding that waterfall what a beauty I was like gobsmacked really do you think them pesky Romans had anything to do with it as in the stones there could of been chipped away for building blocks wow my mind goes mad with this stuff mate 😂such a great enjoying , relaxing and educational channel to watch peace to you bro 👌
Amazing comment Dan. A huge thank you for taking the time to watch it all. It was a long one but a special hike. The Landscape surprised me to......I'll be up in the North of the region again. Probably the Marches trail. Wow maaan I think you've got the knowledge. I listen to you and think Dan knows his history. That's what's good about what we both do - we learn through it. Well, I'm still healing - it was big loss - as you say though I'm getting into that good space. Take care Dan - that was a good comment. Catch you. Have a great week. Mark
Heh Mark we are both 49! I don't know who has more grey hair lol. Your brother Paul really loved this beautiful creation my friend. Do you know when I first stumbled across your channel I thought wow what a quirky kind of channel, your vids were about 2 mins long and I found them fascinating. How you have grown my friend! what a warm and friendly personalty you have. God Bless you in your endeavour to explore. Sorry I don't watch everything, I try not to get too carried away with youtube , but you are special :))))))) Tim
Hi Tim, I've only just managed to find the time to reply. Beautiful my friend - a wonderful comment from a fellow 49 er. Thank you - yes the channel has evolved as we became more relaxed. You know the score there. My personality Tim I can credit half to Paul - truly. As twins we always had that gentle other side. We could fight and wouldn't back down but we had that receptive part to that always knew peoples needs. Well, a real pleasure to hear from you - to your own unique life Tim. Take care. Mark.
Sorry Mark been away and almost missed this, Happy Birthday gone mate, what a moving tribute really to Paul, you still have pain but you`re coping with it much better now, Muir knew his stuff mate get out there and wash your spirit clean and doesn`t it just Mark, I don`t think it`s possible to prepare for the unexpected but I do think you have to be constantly aware, a Kingfisher and a Fox Gods beautiful creatures definitely something goin on there Mark, take care and keep your chin up mate, God Bless, Regards George.
Hi there George, Really good to hear from you. Yes there was no way Paul was out of this one.....I think it's in the rhythm of the walking and those alpha waves in nature that help the coping. A milestone! I agree - divination might be present in the nature there. I shall have to consider what. Take care up there and thank you. Mark.
That was a beautiful video.Thank you.I'm so sorry to hear about your brother Mark.You won't remember me,we dated for a few short weeks a long, long time ago whew we were in college.I've moved away from my beloved Hereford but get back when I can. Take care of yourself and keep walking and remembering.
Hi Clare, many thanks for watching and getting in touch. If I'm right I think I do remember you and have never forgotten you. Are you the daughter of the woman who now lives near the of Wye bridge - was St James? If so I'm glad of your company. Paul was indeed my dearest friend. I've not known a loss like it. I will certainly keep walking and remembering. All the very best. Mark.
Wye Explorer yes,near the bridge.We were on Vaga St.I wish you well and am delighted to follow your adventures.
I remember Claire. Happy you're doing well - at least I presume you are.
Mark,I am.I live in America now and I come to Hereford as often as I can afford.I am coming back soon
Now that sounds like an adventure all of its own. If ever you're here I'd be glad to walk with you. Somewhere inspiring!
Thank you for sharing this Absolutely beautiful video and the awesome music excellent performance and beautiful place love it. My dear friend Mark Sorry about Paul RIP is giving you strength to continue on the journey, “Have a beautiful Weekend Warm hugs from my heart and much ԼƠƔЄ from Huggie
Hi Huggie, A big thank you for watching this one...it is personal. My dear Paul is still with me daily and I am with him. It will be that way till the day I part with this world. Life is precious I know you know. The weekend? Good and cold! Take care. Mark
Happy Birthday mate, loved the poem by Paul,can his words be in the post below, or in the next vid?
I wish you all the luck of all the 4 leaf clovers in the world :)
M8 its time to let just a little bit of that pain slowly go...away...... just slowly ... ... .. . . .
Love your vids keep the coming
P.S. cannot get that poor lamb out of my head, hope he/she is ok
I agree Ian - I am letting it go. 48 years and I haven't seen my family for months - it's been a hard one.
As for the words I won't publish them unless of course they're protected. I will certainly give it
some thought.
Many thanks my friend. Take care. Mark
My eldest daughter died of cancer age 14, five years ago. I buried her body at Humber Woodland of Remembrance. (See vid, ' Liberty Lea') Atb mate. Yours, Mick.
Thank you Mick - I have left a comment. So, what did you think of the video - the loss even? All the best. Mark
Really touching video, Mark, and happy birthday, it must have been hard for you, and truly heart breaking, but you have done Paul's memory justice, I'm sure. Full of beautiful scenery, and very informative throughout. Docklow pools looks fantastic, havent been fishing in a looooooong time. About time I tried to get my boys into it I think. And a wonderful spot to camp in , may not be a mountain but its a cracking view - especially in the morning with the birdsong. And a good reason to do UA-cam, I'm glad youre sharing your thoughts, and views, and taking us on more than just a hiking journey. Thanks a lot for taking us with you!
Hi Trevor, a big thank you for your kind words. Of course it's not been over by a long shot so Paul is still about in these videos and always will be I think. I'm doing him justice by grieving right if that makes sense. Docklow is big. I only captured a small part of it. You'd like it. Yep them views - it's all subjective. It's as uplifting as a mountain view - mind you some of them you recently experienced are far out. Many thanks Trev. Take care. Mark.
You honour your brother
Thank you John. It was a beautiful and an emotional walk. I'm still doing these walks. All the best. Mark
That was a long one Mark but I honestly I enjoyed every single minute of the video, even f it did take me a long time to get through watching it. Lol I have quite a few questions and things I want to say about the video. When you say you had to get permission from the land owners? how do you know or find out who actually owns the land? What happened to the lamb did you ever find out? I also love that new tent and also how lightweight it is, I wish I had ordered one like that myself instead of my hex peak. That orchard looks a cracking place for a camp or even using a hammock as it was so peaceful. I also noticed your sawyer filter is a different colour to mine, what's the difference between the orange one and the blue sawyer? I've also seen a few Kingfishers in my time as well, but I've never found their nest, the only bird nest I found on the river bank was a Dipper. Atb Glenn.
Hi Glen, many thanks for watching and sticking with it. The video had to be long....it was about Paul also. It was my first birthday in 49 years without him and I had some things to share and say. Glad you liked the other things mind. The tent is a good one. Here's a link. www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/equipment-c3/tents-shelters-c25/all-tents-c148/lunar-solo-tent-p4529 The waterfall for such a small watercourse was a real treat as was the orchard. Well, many thanks again. Take care up there. Mark.
What video are me & my friend gunna be in ???
My friend, when out and about I let the camera roll so not every bit of footage I take is used. I have a ton of film that's stored in folders. I have also been dealing with personal issues as a result of the loss of my dear twin brother Paul. Your good self not making it into a film is not personal. I wish you all the best. Mark
Wye Explorer oh I'm so so sorry, I didn't know💚
Brilliant that Mark. I watched it during different times today and felt like I had done the whole walk. You have a great affinity with nature . The Horse looked great. And I also enjoyed this part of the waterfall shots : ua-cam.com/video/xtBo_UXWgp8/v-deo.htmlm8s Thanks Mark for putting all that together. It can't have been easy. Dave.
Hi there Dave, good to hear from you my friend. A pleasure to put this one together - I'm happy you enjoyed it Dave....got you through part of the day with a little glow. See you in times to come. Mark.
Thanks Mark. Take care. Yes look forward to meeting up sometime.
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Good on you Senja. I always like your videos. Mark
Ahhgg, scrolling down on my phone, I hit the thumbs down. Reversed it straight away, but just in case you get a notification... sorry! rich.
That's OK Rich. I do have nasty little trolls so thanks for mentioning. Mark.