Windy Markenfield

Barry, Roderick and I battled with the wind and tussled with the crowds at Markenfield as it opened it's door to the public once more. Despite the skeleton crew we managed to put 4 courses on a 6m stretch. This was mainly down to the fact that due to the noise of the wind we were hardly able to communicate with each other. It's amazing what that extra energy does for you.

As a consequence of the wind Roderick was able to pick up the, to him, rather overpowering smell of a fox, although I can't be sure if it wasn't a subtle hint to improve my grooming habits.

The state of play at the end of last week

A course added before break time

Another course added in time for lunch

Two more course up by end of play

Richard H.

No. Wallers: 3

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In other News

We've had word from the stone shifter and cope chisler in chief himself Mr. Richard P.:-

The East Midlands branch of your worthy organisation opened for business today with a grand total of four volunteers. It was an interesting start clearing a very derilict wall so the tree surgeon could get in to remove to sycamore roots. The start is gentle 30 metres of wall approx 1 metre high at the inside and 1.30 at the road side.

All the best

No that is not me.....

Richard

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I do hope you are observing the two Richards rule in the new branch. When are we due to come and help out?
Richard the Younger.

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In yet more News

It seems the Cows didn't like our wall up at Eastwoods farm - the Cup and Ring site. They've made a bit of a mess of our fine work up there . You live and learn; cows have the turning circle of a barge and the spacial awareness of a toddler in a bumper car, you must give them plenty of room.