Annual Christmas mission with Welsh Greg: "Encircling Aldridge"
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Thanks for being patient this last month.
Plenty to come now, starting with this offering.
Twas the day before Christmas eve and I was joined by the returning Welsh Greg for what has now become our annual Christmas mission. This time however, rather than head east into the open countryside, we decided to do something a bit different. What if we encircled our hometown of Aldridge through the patchwork of fields, woods and semi-industrial areas that surround it? in doing so we would set foot in countless places that we never had any reason to set foot in, experience new and slightly mind blowing perspectives of very familiar places and discover things we never knew were right on our doorstep.
Along the way we regale funny stories from our youth, almost accidentally score a goal in football match, encounter a bafflingly out of place herd of animals, and last but not least, find ourselves with no other choice but to leg it through a highly fortified forest designed specifically for nervous and aggressive dogs.
SUBTITLES AVAILABLE - PLEASE USE!
I decided not to go for narration on this one because there wasn't much need for it. Instead I went for quite a natural edit which will hopefully make you feel like you're there with us. There is however a fair amount of mumbling and chit chat between the two of us which can sometimes be hard to decipher, so please use the subtitles for best results!
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Annual Christmas mission featuring Welsh Greg: "Encircling Aldridge" (YouTube)
Comments (45)
I'm American but listening to you guys talk about getting baked at various abandoned structures/hideouts resonated with me so much. Me and my friends had so many nearby spots we would regularly hit up that were out of sight or down by the creek to be discreet. I know you've already traveled through Philly but to anyone else considering it, Fairmount Park is an excellent spot
From Bavaria but not named Lukas. But I would say I enjoyed every moment of that video. Gets me motivated to explore my nearby area. Cheers mate!
Not Lucas from Bavaria but watching this made me reminisce on all of the adventures I used to go one with my friends when we were younger. Brought up some fond but not so often thought of memories and I thank you for that!
Been watching your videos for a while now, and I am always so intrigued by the big fences you have to climb, they all look so similar (specially the ones with the three pointy bits at the top). In my country one would not see so many similar fences around
Thanks for joining Guilherme! Yeah they're basically there to stop people (mostly "gypsies") from stealing anything that you can sell or melt down.. It's a shame, but at least it spices up our adventures!
as a fellow dc resident is great to hear that Greg has found a home here. Meet and greet needed!
Be sure to say hello if you bump into him!
Another legit adventure. Wonderful to see Greg featured again and the ensuing banter. I'm intrigued by all that underground cave system... perhaps you could make that an adventure and scope out that cartel?
Thanks Stuart! now that would be a risky one.. rabid beasts followed by West Midland's wiliest criminals.. bring it on
Squeezing the pennies out of my bank account to fund the Patreon subscription in forlorn hope of a new Welsh Greg sighting has finally paid off! :D
Gonna have to screenshot this and send to Greg haha. Thanks Gemma we both really appreciate it!
Great vid Tom, thank you! Watching you and Greg just messing around is classic entertainment🙌 Also enjoy the parts where you’re just having a drink at a pub, it always reminds me of how fun it is to just relax at a pub with a mate🍻
Thanks man! so glad you liked it. Very chilled but lots of laughs
American Greg! 😄 Gonna love this one I feel it
I'll have to start calling him that, he'll love it
This has put a smile on my face , thanks as always Tom and young/Welsh/American Greg
Most welcome Dan. He won't like that new nickname!
The stick/dog conversation had me dying 🤣 good stuff Tom!
haha I had a chuckle watching back too. Greg had a very valid point..
Loved that as an aldridge boy, thank you. Northern half next Christmas? ;-)
eyy cheers mucka! almost definitely!!
Is Greg wearing makeup or does he just have a healthy American glow about him?
I didn't think there was such thing as an American healthy glow to be honest! My money is on expensive skin products..
Good fun!
Cheers Sam appreciate it!
When i watch your videos, i always have a tab with Google maps open and trying to tag along on your adventures.
I always wondered if people do this haha. Love the idea you were checking out my local area
I came here refreshing the feed almost every day... we're back!!
Thanks for your patience Dustin. Stick around for more!
So nice to see you teaming up with Greg again!
Always a pleasure! kindred spirits
Looking forward to this one!
cheers jay hope you enjoyed!
Lets gooo! Excited to tuck into this
Thanks Gerne hope you enjoyed
Nostalgic to see you both back together! Hope you can keep this as a tradition.
I'm pretty certain we will, as long as we're both still able to walk! Cheers Zac
Was rewatching the Scotland straight line mission the other day, so this is perfect!
Thanks Sven appreciate it!
Finally a new video, I am so excited to watch it!
Thanks for your patience man! hope you enjoyed
So excited to watch this!! 🤗 I’ve been craving a good geowizard mission 🤌
Cheers Tamzin hope it hit the spot
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Priorities!