Morning Mark, and sorry for the late reply but I'm not on here much these days. This mini series was for Mason to start his own channel, one of exploration with the old man. It was a great idea but his parents thought it best to leave for now. Totally get it, as the digital world has to be taken seriously and he is only ten so this edit was to pop it on this channel, sadly though most of Mason's chat was left out but he watched all four episodes and loved the re edit, bless him, he was still convinced they would go viral not fully understanding the algorithms of YT. To say he was disappointed is an understatement, me, well I know this channel is finished. The game is too much for me to play anymore. It was never about the numbers Mark, never. But while they were growing and the channel still progressing I could say that with confidence, but now as the numbers drop and people dropping out with all my recent uploads it's clear that my stile isn't relative anymore, sure I still have a bunch of loyal followers that wish me to continue, and for them I've got to this point. The enthusiasm to load the pack, drop out of work for a few days and head out on a lung buster has gone, just don't have it in me anymore, I accepted this fact after my Purbeck hills walk from a couple of years back, great walk and my last real adventure but man it was painful. My feet suffer big time on the trail while carrying a pack and later that year I was on the Great Stones Way and had to re think my trip as the feet were bad from the start, that trip was only a 25 miler over three days, fantastic trip spiritually but physically it took it's toll, I knew these trips were coming to an end. But I do still have a couple of videos to upload, slow edits that I really enjoy, closer to home stuff, family stuff. They will go up when the time is right but for now I'm busy with work and re vamping my van, life is great and I'm in a very good place, peace acceptance is with me and I'm grateful for every moment. I really appreciate your continued support over the years Mark, and wish you well. Take care my friend.

@@JimHolden Hey, there Jim. Many thanks for update on what's going on in your life and hey your grandson too. I get that leaving it at his age. Re-injury and feet and so on I've had a bad journey this last 4 years with my ankle-an old injury/arthritis. I've thought my hiking over - unlike you I'm not willing to let it ho just yet but I get how you've changed direction. And it's so good to hear you're in a god place. Well, Jim all the best as usual - I've loved my virtual trips with you over the years. Peace bro. Mark

He is already planning our next outing together. The idea was to show him just how magical it can be out on the fells with all the gear, enough food to survive and all that. He loved it, thrived up there and I'm proud of him as we must have walked 30-40 miles throughout the week and most of that off the main paths. Thanks for watching Steve.

Morning Asa, thanks for following this mini series, for us it was the best week ever, as you can imagine a ten year old would want lazy days, maybe a day off from walking but we stayed disciplined and stuck to the plan regardless of the weather. I'm proud of him and he now sees himself as a YTer a fell walker and adventurer all good stuff. Hope alls well with you my friend.

Morning Dave, thanks for following our adventure. It really was a great week, one that Mason was looking forward to for so long. As a home schooler, I was asked to help with his lessons so together we came up with this. It had to be a field exercise in an area with too much History to ever find. We found a lot, Mason learned a lot and I loved it. Thanks again my friend.

Thank you my friend.

Morning Asa, all good here my friend, it was a great week with Mason and a great area to explore. We plan to explore further round here, so many circles etc. Thanks for watching mate.

You are such a star Mason, the folks love you-and so do I. See you soon.

Thanks Sarah, yes it's an interesting area for sure, kinda took me by surprise once I started looking. Well worth another look at Moor Divock as we only found about half the sites up there and there is another large circle on the flanks of Loadpot that we couldn't find. The OS has it marked in the wrong place and we missed it while diverting the Red Deer. Mason is a lovely lad and probably the biggest fan of this channel so for him this trip was a long time coming. Thanks again Sarah.

Thank you Margaret.

Morning Dan, Those bleak moors go on for ever, and feel well creepy in places but I just couldn't get my head round the sculls. They were Crow's so looking at it now it was obviously the remains of a crow trap that had been dumped out, but for us to find them was odd. Thanks my friend.

Wow Jim, I haven't got one of your videos in months, it's good to see you back. This is a great video

Thank you David, Mason is full of questions and so is his sister, for me it's a joy to be able to answer them. ET yes for sure but the real origins of these figures is unknown and there was a forth one that we didn't find, you can google them. Here's a link dacrechurch.com/?page_id=31 again lots of speculation and that's what blows me away with our history, too many mystery's but it's fun checking it out, especially when you have a ten year old adding his innocent wisdom into the mix. Thanks again Old Dave, have a great day.

Hiya David, I know it's been a while but I'm always out and about, I need to upload more often. Thanks for watching.

Thank you Alan.

I like "Its got a good vibe to it"

Thank you Jim.

Thank you Jon, really good to hear from you. There are four vids to this mini series so another two to come. Hope you enjoy them and hope to record new stuff again very soon. Hope you are well my friend, and all the very best to you.

Thanks Old Dave appreciate you watching mate.

Hiya Mark old friend, yes I'm well thank you. Such a rich area this, so much history and atmosphere I just Buzz once out and like I said towards the end of last year I was going to make the move back up north but things didn't work out so my future is in the South, but I'm up here right now working, sadly, as I'd love to be out on the fells but I'm planning another trip in August If all goes well. Still not in the groove of doing YT on a regular and these vids were recorded at the end of last year but the inspiration that comes from here is infectious and can't wait to get the camera out again. Hope all's well with you Mark and the channel is still doing well. Hope to pop by soon and catch up. Take care my friend.

@@JimHolden Hey, good to hear you're well Jim. Yeah, the atmosphere shines through bro as does your connection. I hope the trip works out in August - life does get in the way. Me? Been battling an injury but have managed to get out on some inspiring overnighters in great locations. In your own time. Have a great week ahead.

I showed him your comment last night David, his smile said it all. He watches all the old stuff and I always promised to include him one day. My other grandsons are tec mad so I wouldn't stand a chance of getting them out like this. Thanks David.

@@JimHolden it's a pleasure to watch you both as always

Thanks Alan, the next two will be uploaded next week. Cheers mate.

It was really good to spend the week researching and getting out together. Mason is home schooled so this is my contribution to his education. Hope to do another week soon. Thank you Dave.

That was the idea Dan, get him out, away from tec, but to be fair he watches all the old vids and has always wanted to get out with me and he lives up here now so seemed appropriate to explore his local area. Thanks mate.

Thanks Mason, we will do it again one day.

Yes they all spend way too much time on line but I gave him a choice leave the phone at home and we'll head out on the mountains and he jumped at the chance. It was a great week. Much more to come from this adventure. Thanks for watching mate.

We had a great time Steve thanks. Mason has wanted to come out on the mountains and of course I've always promised him that one day we would make a film together. Thanks for watching mate.

Thank you .. Last month I completed the Isle of Wight costal path walk for charity.. your walk round the island was the first videos of yours I watched.. and will continue to so…👍 thanks Jim .

@@stevecedwards5393 Well done Steve, a cracking coast path that's constantly changing with the erosion.

Thanks for watching Alan.

Hiya Pete, it was a fantastic day, the Red Deer sure made it for us. Thanks for watching.

They blend into the country side so well, we walked right amongst them before seeing them proper. It was too late by then so thought I'd get me some footage. In truth I honestly thought we might be charged and wanted the drama on film, thankfully they moved off but yes a fantastic site for sure. Thanks for watching my friend.

Thanks Stan, all good here my friend. Yes we had a great time exploring the area. They do say if you want to really know an area you need to walk it. We are planning more trips together for the future. Cheers mate.

Thanks Dan, it was completely random for me as well, just minding my own on the way to the Lakes but perfect timing to see one of the best Bike runs for decades and I was totally caught up in it. I now want another Bike.

Thanks Mason, Love you mate.

Hiya Dave, I used to watch these two all the time, not for the cooking but because they were Bikers, but did start to appreciate what they were doing, and yes what a tribute, pretty special.

It was the banter that I loved about these two, the cooking I didn't get for ages but did appreciate it over time. Thanks for watching Derek.

Morning Paul, what a way to pay tribute to a fellow Biker and top bloke, these two kinda made Bikers main stream instead of fringe so much respect for the authenticity and banter. Thanks for watching Paul.

​@@JimHoldenGood evening Jim. Yes I agree. Two top blokes who I know I would have got on like a house on fire with 👍😊

Hiya Mark, yes me too mate, proper caught me off guard this. I thought I was just heading to the Lakes for a bit but ended up on a Bike run and it filled me with enthusiasm and nostalgia remembering the old days and all that. Loved watching these two back in the day, the humour and banter was spot on. Thanks mate.

It was proper cool, I had to remind myself I was in a van and not a Biker anymore but man I felt every part of it and was tempted to pull into the services with them but it came up quick and I just zipped by. No bother loved the drive and still buzzing about it. Thanks mate.

Thank you Andy and I couldn't agree more. It seems to me that this modern world is going in a direction that makes me uneasy, so decided I'm not going, and want nothing to do with it. I'll pay my tax and visit the supermarket and smile at whoever looks my way but that's it. Dropping out was. and still is the best single action I've done. We do not need to comply with this silly stuff anymore, the establishment has had it's day, just a matter of time before we see real change. Until then, Nature all the way brother. Take care my friend.

@@JimHolden you are 100% correct. We can only be controlled if we allow ourselves to submit to that control. Like you I want absolutely nothing to do with any of it. I'll resist with every fibre of my being as we owe it to the younger generations (our kids and grandkids) to do so. I will always sleep soundly at night which is more than our self serving political classes can do. Nice to see people out there are getting it. Thanks again for such inspiring and positive content. KZbin makes up 99% of my viewing as I simply won't pay my license fee to watch thr mainstream propaganda. All the best Jim.

Thank you, really appreciate it.