With great excitement, I told Dougie that Lauren wants to Coast to Coast again. He didn't look nearly as pleased and happy as I did. In fact, one could say he looked rather grumpy. Apparently, he doesn't like the idea of being left home "to babysit the dogs" for a month while Lauren and I trek across the UK having a grand old time.
I said he could walk with us - knowing he never would - and that didn't make him look any happier. He's a grumpy old geezer sometimes.
I suggested he hook up with our friends from Winchester to see if they would schlep around during the day w/Doug doing touristy things (drinking in pubs) whilst Lauren and I scramble over mountains and across raging streams. That seemed to put a little bounce in his step, so we'll see how things proceed.
In the meanwhile, Lauren and I are planning some adjustments to our route. I'm already getting excited about another cross-country journey with the best walking partner ever!
