Month: October 2007
Being a bit (okay, a lot) of a grown-up kid, I planted a load of sunflower seeds this summer. Actually, I planted some last year too, but I planted them straight into the garden and the slugs (and mice!) ate them all before they got established. This year I grew them for a few weeks …
In a throwback to WW2 and following Gordon's plea (and heavy taxes) to be green, we have begun the task of feeding the whole of Cumbria with our own vegetables...
Despite an awful Saturday and miserable start to Sunday, the day turned out well in the Lakes and the rock was summer-dry. Aspirant Chris and I were keen to suss out the proposed CC hut site (and very well sited it seems indeed) so decided to spend the morning on South Castle Rock. We met …
The colours in Chamonix, with the glorious low angled sunshine, are fantastic at this time a year. Also, a note for the future – alpinism at this time of year might be better than the traditional summer season? What is certain is (thanks to global warming?) the season is longer…
A flying visit to see a friend.....
Keith James & Rick Foot live at the Acoustic Tearoom play the songs of Nick Drake...
Woodpeckers in Smardale......
A lovely evening for a paddle. I met up with a 3 others from Sedbergh & District Canoe Club on the shore of Windermere at 6.30 pm. Starting at the rather expensive (£5) car park near the ferry (The Nab?) we had a lovely trip south down Windermere. We just missed the ferry (or rather …
I am beginning to think that the sun always shines at Castle Naze. Standing in the car park, the wind was blowing and it felt quite cold. We were on the brink of turning back but the 10 minute walk to the crag brought us into a microcosm of Costa Blanca sunshine and warmth. Not …
