Ayup all,
Few photos from a stunning weekend spent by the river. Weather could not be better. Blazing sunshine and just the odd cloud to cool things down.
Rammed with wild garlic and trees with lush spring growth. We swam on both days which in fast flowing water from the hills is brisk at best.
Although once in and with the sun on your shoulders,, and providing your heart made it through the rapid temperature difference, it was quite pleasant..
One of the many great things about the river is the regular delivery of free quality firewood.
In no time at all it was feeling like home. Had to make most things from scratch as its been a while since we were out there.
Then it was time for a swim! No idea how cold it actually was but its never warm. The water was very low this time which was a nice change as it slowed the river. Last year when swimming it was only in the lea of an island. Anything further out was at running pace.
One thing the cold does is remind you of every old injury you have ever had. My wrists and ankles were the worst. However once used to the cold it was stunning. The Riverbed is large boulders and rocks so a steady foot is needed.
Some spuds on to go with the fish. Jerseys, salted butter and ramsons, seasoned with loads of fresh ground pepper and sea salt. Words don't do them justice.
Some fish n shrimp..... Anyone else hungry now?
Then it was time to knock up some hangers to put the tools in one communal place. Rather than asking "wheres the saw, axe etc"
Next day the Damsel`s were out in full force. All a bit docile and sleepy still
My usual hang. In the usual mess after me trying to find something that should be in its place!
The next day we had bacon and sausage butties from a local butchers. Then it was some whittlin. Thanks to Neil1 on here for the tutorial. Some practice needed.
That was us for the weekend. Managed to miss all the football n wedding type stuff.
Few photos from a stunning weekend spent by the river. Weather could not be better. Blazing sunshine and just the odd cloud to cool things down.
Rammed with wild garlic and trees with lush spring growth. We swam on both days which in fast flowing water from the hills is brisk at best.
Although once in and with the sun on your shoulders,, and providing your heart made it through the rapid temperature difference, it was quite pleasant..
One of the many great things about the river is the regular delivery of free quality firewood.
In no time at all it was feeling like home. Had to make most things from scratch as its been a while since we were out there.
Then it was time for a swim! No idea how cold it actually was but its never warm. The water was very low this time which was a nice change as it slowed the river. Last year when swimming it was only in the lea of an island. Anything further out was at running pace.
One thing the cold does is remind you of every old injury you have ever had. My wrists and ankles were the worst. However once used to the cold it was stunning. The Riverbed is large boulders and rocks so a steady foot is needed.
Some spuds on to go with the fish. Jerseys, salted butter and ramsons, seasoned with loads of fresh ground pepper and sea salt. Words don't do them justice.
Some fish n shrimp..... Anyone else hungry now?
Then it was time to knock up some hangers to put the tools in one communal place. Rather than asking "wheres the saw, axe etc"
Next day the Damsel`s were out in full force. All a bit docile and sleepy still
My usual hang. In the usual mess after me trying to find something that should be in its place!
The next day we had bacon and sausage butties from a local butchers. Then it was some whittlin. Thanks to Neil1 on here for the tutorial. Some practice needed.
That was us for the weekend. Managed to miss all the football n wedding type stuff.
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