A note about my new thing: woodcutting. I got a beautiful Swedish Log splitting axe for Christmas, plus a terrific book, and over the holidays Matt and I have gained much satisfaction from the pleasing 'thud' of a split tree-stump. Very satisfying - especially when the result is a roaring wood fire.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Boxing Day Walk
On Boxing day we were joined by Christine, Rory and Issy and walked to Hutton Roof. Great to get out in the woods and amongst the limestone.
A Merry Christmas Day
This year's Christmas day was special because we were in our own house with our new wood-burner; lovely. Gran and Grandma stayed and we also had Kathleen, Mum's friend, to join us for dinner. The children got up at a reasonable hour and we managed a brief trip to the pub before returning for dinner, cooked by Anne and I on the new range. Later in the day there was a bit of sleeping. Lurvely.
Ingleborough summit, Christmas Eve 2012
For the fourth year in succession the Wagtail Villagers ascended the great hill, followed by a swifty in the Marton Arms. Mild but merky weather made it an effortless walk this time. This year we had a record, with 22 on the summit. From the Haygarth side, it was a male only representation (plus Polly of course, who was decidelyl better behaved than last year!).
The Little Drummer Boy
Lately Angus has been upping his game with the drums, for example being invited to join the local youth band, plus playing gigs in the church carol service. He was very chuffed, not to mention the attention of all the girls, which he handled admirably! Here he is pictured outside Booths supermarket in Kirkby Lonsdale on a blustery cold day before Christmas.
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