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KaFayOLay · 03/09/2011 21:43

that my OH started a yomp up Scar Fell at 09:30 this morning and I have heard nothing since :(Angry.

He didn't have a signal at the camp site, so text me as they were setting off up the hill.

So, if he had a signal previously, I am assuming he should still have had one later on when he came down and would text me to let me know he is safe.

We had a bit of a joke before he left about his funeral wishes, the first time in 10 years of marriage that we have discussed it ConfusedBlushGrin.

He works away from home all week and rings every night either to speak to the children, or after they have gone to bed to check all is well.
What I'm trying to say, is he is usually pretty good at ringing and isn't the thoughtless variety of man.

I am pissed off as I know he won't ring now as he knows it is my bed time. I'm sure his whereabouts will be in the deep abyss of my mind, prodding my sub concious all night.

I'm going to be one tired, grumpy Mama tomorrow :(.

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GloriaVanderbilt · 04/09/2011 11:50

Yes when is he meant to be back?

GloriaVanderbilt · 04/09/2011 11:52

sorry, x posts...was busy reading and didn't refresh before posting!

I think I'd try and call the pubs and campsites.

If he is lying out there injured somewhere, no one is going to know he's missing unless you tell them to look

pozzled · 04/09/2011 11:53

I think if he is usually very good at staying in contact, I would start to investigate. You say 'if he has come to harm, I'll find out soon enough' but how would you know if he had got lost or hurt his ankle or something? Sorry, I don't mean to scare you but I also don't think it would be a good thing to just wait until he turns up.

festi · 04/09/2011 11:54

Op really I think you should at least call the campsite now to see if he has checked out or they can check he is around. if he had no ID then you may not have heard anything by now.

browneyesblue · 04/09/2011 12:02

If it were me, I'd probably start ringing campsites to see if I could track down the one he was staying at.

He hasn't texted, even though you would have expected him to, and he isn't home yet, even though you thought he would be.

As this is unlike him, I'd start making phone calls.

browneyesblue · 04/09/2011 12:08

There's a list of campsites and phone numbers here

MyGoldfishIsEvil · 04/09/2011 12:08

No practical advice I'm afraid, but I hope he gets back soon - or gets in touch. If I was in your shoes I would be getting panicky by now.

UserNameNotAvailable · 04/09/2011 12:09

Definatley start ringing round the camp sites and local pubs.
I hope he's home soon.

loopylou6 · 04/09/2011 12:14

Echo what the others have said. If he has no I'D how are people supposed to know who he is? He could of fallen and broken a leg or knocked himself out. He would need fluids etc, please call for help.

FetchezLaVache · 04/09/2011 12:18

I doubt very much he'll have left his wallet in the car- the Lake District is notorious for car break-ins, there are signs everywhere telling you to take all valuables with you.

pozzled · 04/09/2011 12:39

OP, I'm hoping that you've not been back for a while because your DP has walked in and you've been giving him what for expressing your disapproval. If so, please let us know that he's ok when you get a moment.

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KaFayOLay · 04/09/2011 12:40

The wanderer has returned.

I have yet to speak to him ... he is with the children at the moment.

He'll be incurring my wrath when they aren't around!!

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Crosshair · 04/09/2011 12:42

Glad he's home safe!

pozzled · 04/09/2011 12:42

Glad he's safely home.

Talker2010 · 04/09/2011 12:45

Glad he is back and safe

Alliwantisaroomsomewhere · 04/09/2011 12:48

Smile for you
Angry for him

Cleverything · 04/09/2011 12:49

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browneyesblue · 04/09/2011 12:49

Good news! I'm glad he's back, safe and sound.

Please drum into him the need to use basic mountain safety in future. He should always make sure that someone knows his route, and should have agreed check in times with you so that you know whether to worry or not.

Sadly, our family learned the hard way what can happen when the proper safety precautions aren't taken :(

SauvignonBlanche · 04/09/2011 12:50

Glad to hear he's ok - for now!

Maryz · 04/09/2011 12:56

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cat64 · 04/09/2011 13:07

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KaFayOLay · 04/09/2011 14:08

cat64 As I keep saying, I'm pretty certain he would have left his route with somebody.

And he did, the camp site owner.

His excuse for not being in touch?
He'd left his phone in the boot of the car on the journey home ... so that accounts for this mornings silence. Last nights silence will be discussed later.

He has been sent to do the weekly shop as his penance Grin.

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GeneralCustardsHardHat · 04/09/2011 14:44

I bet he's not even gone climbing. Why has he gone somewhere like that on his own in bad weather? Either he's an idiot or there is another explaination for him turning his phone off not having phone signal

HerdOfTinyElephants · 04/09/2011 16:01

Mmm, yes, and when I had twelve people on Scafell with phones going to voicemail I expect they had all turned their phones off and had an orgy. Probably with all the other groups who also had no phone contact with their base support. I wish I hadn't waited in the car park now...

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