'Olympic Torch of Shame'
Cymru Climb for a Free Tibet.
See: http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSB33504920080429
There is every possibilty that China has pulled off a flanker, obviously taking the 'Torch of Shame' through Tibet would have risked riot and revolt, the Chinese fear world response to any hard line Chinese re-action to protests in Tibet. Thus it is quite possible, the ''Other Torch'' is on it's way up Everest already and it may be only a matter of days before the Chinese announce to the world, that the 'Torch of Shame' has reached the summit of Everest. No doubt they will do so with much propaganda that is as much about claiming sovereignty over Tibet as anything to promote the Olympic games. Thus, despite the best intentions of a number of patriots and others to make journey to Eryri to reach summit of Yr Wyddfa at about same time as that ''Other Torch'' reaches summit of Everest, to hold a good solidarity gathering and rise up Flags of Tibet and Cymru, they may not be able to make it in time from other parts of the land. Thus, best bet is for Patriots and others living in area of Eryri to be ready for a ''Go'' as soon as they hear news that the 'Torch of Shame' is nearing the summit or has reached the summit. It is better that at least one or more Patriots carry out this action of Support and Solidarity with Tibet than no one does it at all. For further information see previous posts also The Welsh Patriot blog at http://welshpatriot.blogspot.com/ NB: The above has caught me out, I was planning to make my way to Eryri about Mid May, by then it could be to late? However, I shall anyway endevour to make my way up Yr Wyddfa some time over the latter May B.H. Myself by Train, being totally unfit and more used to the Urban pavements of London, than pathways up mountains, but it's the thought that counts. This latter bank holday weekend between May 23 - 26 could be generally best time for most people, not least families to make journey to Eryri to make their own contribution of support and solidarity with Tibet. In this sense it would not be too late to rise up your own National Flag, be it Y Ddraig Goch or Baner Glyndwr along with a Tibetan Flag (Obtainable via Web, send for now). Remember, if you have the facilities to do so, get your own Free Tibet action fotos up on blogs or websites or into Flicr etc. Also send copies to Free Tibet Campaigns throughout the World, one final thing to say and very important: DO NOT ATTEMPT CLIMBING UP ERYRI UNLESS YOUR ARE AN EXPERIENCED CLIMBER, IF WALKING UP PLEASE CONSULT GUIDE BOOKS AS TO SAFEST, EASIEST AND QUICKEST PATHS TO SUMMIT. TAKE NOTE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DRESS TO SUIT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OK! HAVING SAID ALL THAT, PASS THIS INFORMATION ON AND LETS SEE HOW MANY TIBETAN FLAGS WE CAN SEE FLYING ON YR WYDDFA OVER THAT MAY B.H. I am making this as interesting as possible and not just a weekend of protest, you can have a good bank holiday weekend touring Eryri, not least Pen y Gwyrd Tafarn and Beddgelert area, Inn of Sixth Happiness and all that.
Cymru Climb for a Free Tibet.
See: http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSB33504920080429
There is every possibilty that China has pulled off a flanker, obviously taking the 'Torch of Shame' through Tibet would have risked riot and revolt, the Chinese fear world response to any hard line Chinese re-action to protests in Tibet. Thus it is quite possible, the ''Other Torch'' is on it's way up Everest already and it may be only a matter of days before the Chinese announce to the world, that the 'Torch of Shame' has reached the summit of Everest. No doubt they will do so with much propaganda that is as much about claiming sovereignty over Tibet as anything to promote the Olympic games. Thus, despite the best intentions of a number of patriots and others to make journey to Eryri to reach summit of Yr Wyddfa at about same time as that ''Other Torch'' reaches summit of Everest, to hold a good solidarity gathering and rise up Flags of Tibet and Cymru, they may not be able to make it in time from other parts of the land. Thus, best bet is for Patriots and others living in area of Eryri to be ready for a ''Go'' as soon as they hear news that the 'Torch of Shame' is nearing the summit or has reached the summit. It is better that at least one or more Patriots carry out this action of Support and Solidarity with Tibet than no one does it at all. For further information see previous posts also The Welsh Patriot blog at http://welshpatriot.blogspot.com/ NB: The above has caught me out, I was planning to make my way to Eryri about Mid May, by then it could be to late? However, I shall anyway endevour to make my way up Yr Wyddfa some time over the latter May B.H. Myself by Train, being totally unfit and more used to the Urban pavements of London, than pathways up mountains, but it's the thought that counts. This latter bank holday weekend between May 23 - 26 could be generally best time for most people, not least families to make journey to Eryri to make their own contribution of support and solidarity with Tibet. In this sense it would not be too late to rise up your own National Flag, be it Y Ddraig Goch or Baner Glyndwr along with a Tibetan Flag (Obtainable via Web, send for now). Remember, if you have the facilities to do so, get your own Free Tibet action fotos up on blogs or websites or into Flicr etc. Also send copies to Free Tibet Campaigns throughout the World, one final thing to say and very important: DO NOT ATTEMPT CLIMBING UP ERYRI UNLESS YOUR ARE AN EXPERIENCED CLIMBER, IF WALKING UP PLEASE CONSULT GUIDE BOOKS AS TO SAFEST, EASIEST AND QUICKEST PATHS TO SUMMIT. TAKE NOTE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DRESS TO SUIT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OK! HAVING SAID ALL THAT, PASS THIS INFORMATION ON AND LETS SEE HOW MANY TIBETAN FLAGS WE CAN SEE FLYING ON YR WYDDFA OVER THAT MAY B.H. I am making this as interesting as possible and not just a weekend of protest, you can have a good bank holiday weekend touring Eryri, not least Pen y Gwyrd Tafarn and Beddgelert area, Inn of Sixth Happiness and all that.
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Hwyl!
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Gethin.
