Lumberjacking

Steve only has 9 chainsaws, so to make a bit of a challenge, I said taking trees down with an axe would be way more fun. It certainly kept me warm. We then employed climbing tech and know-how in an awesome display of semi-professionalism to get a few more ash trees horizontal. 

Rio

BIG tree, small dog.

The Tivoli

We waited a while for the food but when it did arrive it was worth it. Meanwhile we caught up on hilarious goings-on with our lovely friends.

Sunny Sunday

A beautiful sunny day in the valley but we went up in the clouds, where it was slippy and wet. The light bouncing off the trees and throwing the geography into relief was awesome. We came down a river/path to claim hot chocolates. As ever, Tim out-climbed me on every incline.

Super Saturday

After a day with Grandma, Claud and Simo, involving a nice walk at Crickley and a relaxing afternoon; we headed to Worcester to meet up with Iain and Bev, ahead of Bev's gig at the Huntington Hall.

It's A Dog's FT Life

After an initial week finding out he wasn't actually in-charge, Rio has settled into the FT Life quite well. A five mile run proved further than he'd thought but he managed it and was soon back to his muddy, damp, inquisitive, scared of my own shadow self. Only 3 weeks to go! 

Pipe and Slippers

Nige and Sarah took us out to celebrate 'retirement' and we enjoyed the best evening, reminiscing,  talking of future plans, trying on various appropriate presents for Jerry's time of life and having an absolutely brilliant meal. What a hoot! Thanks guys.

Penryn

It's beginning to feel a lot like home: Useful planning days enjoyed in our target zone.