I would just like to thank you all .....

14/12/2008 at 13:27

I'm shocked, pleased and humbled to announce that the 'backpackinglight' series of podcasts has won the first European Podcast Award for the UK Business section.

This was all down to those who took the time to vote and I just wanted to thank anyone on OM and in the outdoor world who took the time to do so, resulting in us being voted top out of the 128 entrants.

It is great to get any feedback at all for the 'wee small hours' spent on making these over the last few years, and winning such an accolade when up against some serious professional producers who make a living from it, is pleasing to say the least.

Thanks again to everyone for downloading and enjoying them, and here's hoping that awareness of the content following this award will bring more people into the pastime to enjoy sharing and appreciating the world around us, on foot or any other form of self powered travel.

goldilocks

14/12/2008 at 13:40

Keep up the good work. Best wishes to you and Rose for the year ahead.

Norrie

Trevor D Gamble

14/12/2008 at 13:45

A well deserved winner there, indeed Bob. It is really nice personally for me too to know you won, that my vote counted for something maybe! I suddenly believe in mini-democracy again!

Frum

14/12/2008 at 13:55

Congratulations Bob. Most popular win since Bovril Trev's triumph.

Alan Bellis

14/12/2008 at 15:55

Well deserved, Bob & Rose, keep up the good work, but miss the weekly ones and competitions ( although i never won

) Have a merry Christmas & happy new year.

Trevor D Gamble

14/12/2008 at 16:01

What could one win, little nice bags of sweeties perhaps?

Edited: 14/12/2008 at 16:01

Parky Again

14/12/2008 at 18:50

hearty congrats bob. you must be as pleased as a pleased thing.

Mole

14/12/2008 at 22:41

Nice one. Well deserved Bob.

I discovered the podcasts last Winter, and found them a great source of infotainment.

They helped drive my reintroduction into backpacking. Many thanks for that

Bob C - backpackinglight.co.uk @bpl_uk

15/12/2008 at 11:33

Thanks everyone, the feedback is much appreciated.

My production count seems to be going down slowly and it is becoming more or a struggle to find the time, but I still love doing them and chatting to other outdoor enthusiasts.

Just finishing one I did at the weekend, which will be up shortly, involving chestnuts and the honey stove!!

Trevor D Gamble

15/12/2008 at 15:39

Like the old song then, which my mum always played at Christmastime with her beloved Bing Crosby crooning away,|"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...etc."

john hee (www.walkaboutintheuk.co.uk)

15/12/2008 at 17:08

well done Bob - I see the chesnuts pcast is already up

Lucky Jim

15/12/2008 at 23:52

Well done and richly deserved!

Best wishes and season's greetings to you and Rose.

Montgomery Wick

16/12/2008 at 00:05

I recently discovered these and, as well putting me onto new stuff, I like the very civilised British feel to them, in common with the best BBC R4 podcasts. Almost makes me nostalgic for the UK...

John Manning 3

04/01/2009 at 13:27

Very well done your Bobness and Roseness - very well deserved and hopefully rewarding after all that hard work I know you've put in.

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