We got a bit wet - and not because of my usual paddling in the Windfall Stream.
It poured with rain.
The Windfall is several little streams at the moment - and a raging torrent in places. Our one waterfall is now at least four!
We recently hired a professional woodsman to come and clear all the brambles and dead wood and to make the whole area generally 'walk-able'.... thank you Chris!
So here's the result - enjoy the virtual walk!
(some of the photos are a bit murky - that's because of the rain!)
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| up the drive |
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| noticing the snowdrops... |
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| the thingies.... |
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| and the violets |
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| Bottom Field Boundary |
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| looking over our boundary - note the nice natural log seat |
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| a bit of a muddy tributary! |
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| through the woods - notice the new easy access through the bank |
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| moss |
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| Baz has found something interesting |
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| Mum's Bridge (or the Bridge That Mum Built!) |
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| The Windfall - note the now cleared bank. |
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| The waterfall in full spate |
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| near Badger's Drift |
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| somewhat boggy! |
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| Upper reaches of the Windfall |
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| Pirate Island! |
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| loads of primroses are sprouting up now the bramble is cleared |
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| looking back down through op Wood |
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| and at Walk's End .... the rain stops! |
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| note the wet knees! |
Hi Helen, this blog is escapist reading for me! I love seeing your life in the country Thanks for the peek.
ReplyDeleteThanks Judith - its nice knowing there are people out there I can share my enjoyment with (and MY escapism!)
ReplyDeleteHi. I just want to say that I am loving seeing how you are getting on with your new life! So many of us talk about what we would love to do if we came into a windfall. Well, I saw your TV programme, and am thrilled for you that YOU DID IT! All the best for your second year in the country. Linda
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda - it does still feel like a dream at times; occasionally I think that I've got to pack up soon & go home, then remember we ARE home! I so love it here - still have a few tears on a beautiful day when walking down the lane, I get so choked because itis so fabulous!
DeleteIf it didn't rain, we'd live in a desert. I'm a Welshman - I love rain.
ReplyDelete"Many a man curses the rain that falls upon his head, and knows not that it brings abundance to drive away the hunger."
Saint Basil