What a difference a stick makes
Posted by 1troy3 on October 15, 2006
…but not enough to stop me falling on my arse through a rotten tree bridge.
Despite the scratches it was a reallly fantastic trip to Provence thanks to the hospitality of Morten and Fernanda. Glorious weather, nice food and breath-taking scenery. And the walking stick was a major bonus – don’t know how I’ve managed so long without. Perhaps it ought to be a permanent fixture. I’m certainly thinking of adding a muffet-guard 
I have posted a few pictures up tonight and will add some more when I have a few minutes.
I now know why the Normans were able to conquer England. Twerps like me were late for the Battle of Hastings. King William really took me surprise by landing two weeks early when I was in France so I’ve missed the whole invasion. And I was going to take my stick as well. Stupid boy!
Morten is back at Jet on Monday week so hopefully we can all get out for a social.
Ian said
Good to hear you are still mobile. I have the same problem staying upright while trying to cross a stream on the way to the school hut in the National Park. I have slipped or fallen into the stream now on 3 out of the last 5 crossings! There must be some sort of psychology going on as I prepare my route across the boulders – invariably to lose my footing. All the best.
Matt B said
Sorry to miss out this w/end. To get 4 miles in 1hour 20 mins was unrewarding… What is the World coming to?
Had to pick up the boat today also. Winter drawers on!
Dave G said
Mobility – it’s become the key consideration. What we’ve got at the moment simply doesn’t work.
I still enjoy Herefordshire though because however bad you think the traffic is, it’s 10 times worse in SE England.
When I get a bit more time I’ll post up some thoughts about it.
And I guess it will be at least a month before I can get back home due to the peasant conditions I toil under.