R's rue

The window of Oyster Clough Cabin Today's walk was on  moorland east of The Snake Pass, before the road turns up onto Snake Pass Summit. I had parked Clint by ten fifteen. Soon I was ready to climb the long steep path northwards out of Birchin Clough through a pine plantation. Twenty minutes later I was up in the light again clasping a detailed map of the area and ready to complete a long circular route that did not involve any proscribed public footpaths until I met Doctor's Gate south of Cowms Rocks near the old sheepfold. You have to watch every step when walking in such terrain. Moorland vegetation can hide deep holes filled with water and there's squelchy peat and bogland to negotiate. I plod along slowly and carefully because one thing is for sure - if you have an  injurious accident out  there, there will be no good Samaritans passing by. You are as skiing aficionados might say  - off piste. I circled the head of Birchin Clough and schlepped* over to t...

  This framed print arrived today.I’d bought it when planning my new blue bedroom. It was posted from Florida. I’ve cut the lawn. Phoned a friend. Cleaned the windows. Washed Bluebell and cut flowers from the garden. Pippa from the Rectory caught me in the lane, worried about the possible closure of the Church.I’ve asked her to get as many people that are interested to email the vicar supporting the possibility of it becoming a pilgrim church. She said she would.  I go back to work tomorrow  I really don’t want to go from Going Gently https://ift.tt/3jTGqGk

 Strolling down The runway With a Bellini  In my hand Capri on My mind And in  The rear view  Mirror from R's rue https://ift.tt/3hlkPEZ