Hi folks, heres some pics of my weekend out at a local reservoir. I spent two nights out doing a solo. So Friday lunchtime i headed up to Alemoor reservoir which is only 9 mile from my home. I took the Bison Telt and the Frontier stove for a bit of luxury.
The Tipi set up at my location.
Once the sleeping quarters were arranged,it was time to fire up the stove.
So with a brew in hand, i chilled out by the water side, watching the night draw in.
It was a still evening, with blue skies and a chill in the air.
I retired early to bed around 9oclock, listening too geese coming in to roost on the water.
Well the stars may have been out when i turned in, but Saturday was grey and over cast, and it remained so all day.
Seeing it was not so nice i decided to carve a rough chopping board out of a pine log, that some others had left from a prevous campfire.
Well my peace by the loch was shattered, not once but three times by the local hunt. The first time the hounds were sent charging through my camp, so much for solitude.
The next time the mounted brigade. As quiet returned and i thought i had got rid of them, next thing a Fox came hurtling past with a single hound in pursuit, followed by the baying mob again. I do so hope they had a bad day.
So once peace finally returned and the so called country folks had gone home, i used my rough chopping board to prep the veg for my evening stew.
After my meal and a brew, i turned in early again and read for awhile.
I was awoken by the crows calling in the trees and i knew it must be nearing day break.
There was a chill in the air, so i decided to stay put in my cosy bedroll, i finally rose at 9.30, stuck the hexy stove on for a quick breakfast brew, i did'nt bother with the Frontier stove this morning as i would be packing up.
Upon exiting the Tipi i was greeted to some ice on the water.
Well i was all packed up by 11.30, but the day was just to glorious to head home yet, so i took the camera and had a wander around.
The super market was even open way out here.
You know some days just feel great to be alive, and to day, with the sun shining on my back, and a chill breeze for a reality check, it sure was good to be alive,to witness mother nature in all her splendour.
From the hills looking over the soft lowland borders.
And my first panorama shot.
Well it was a good weekend being back in the outdoors, soaking up the fresh crisp clean air.
It a shame i had to come back to reality though, hoo humm.
And so there you go, that was my weekend, thanks for taking the time to look.
Cheers Stuart.
The Tipi set up at my location.
Once the sleeping quarters were arranged,it was time to fire up the stove.
So with a brew in hand, i chilled out by the water side, watching the night draw in.
It was a still evening, with blue skies and a chill in the air.
I retired early to bed around 9oclock, listening too geese coming in to roost on the water.
Well the stars may have been out when i turned in, but Saturday was grey and over cast, and it remained so all day.
Seeing it was not so nice i decided to carve a rough chopping board out of a pine log, that some others had left from a prevous campfire.
Well my peace by the loch was shattered, not once but three times by the local hunt. The first time the hounds were sent charging through my camp, so much for solitude.
The next time the mounted brigade. As quiet returned and i thought i had got rid of them, next thing a Fox came hurtling past with a single hound in pursuit, followed by the baying mob again. I do so hope they had a bad day.
So once peace finally returned and the so called country folks had gone home, i used my rough chopping board to prep the veg for my evening stew.
After my meal and a brew, i turned in early again and read for awhile.
I was awoken by the crows calling in the trees and i knew it must be nearing day break.
There was a chill in the air, so i decided to stay put in my cosy bedroll, i finally rose at 9.30, stuck the hexy stove on for a quick breakfast brew, i did'nt bother with the Frontier stove this morning as i would be packing up.
Upon exiting the Tipi i was greeted to some ice on the water.
Well i was all packed up by 11.30, but the day was just to glorious to head home yet, so i took the camera and had a wander around.
The super market was even open way out here.
You know some days just feel great to be alive, and to day, with the sun shining on my back, and a chill breeze for a reality check, it sure was good to be alive,to witness mother nature in all her splendour.
From the hills looking over the soft lowland borders.
And my first panorama shot.
Well it was a good weekend being back in the outdoors, soaking up the fresh crisp clean air.
It a shame i had to come back to reality though, hoo humm.
And so there you go, that was my weekend, thanks for taking the time to look.
Cheers Stuart.
