So Good I did it twice!

I know, JtE you won’t believe it, but I enjoyed our dash out to Darwen so much I went back with FSS to do it again!   And here’s the proof.

 

On the way, near Aggie’s Staircase, but we did go to the Tower and then off the far side and round to the visitor centre, back through Roddlesworth and the car which we parked at Slipper Lowe.  So only a short outing of 7 miles, as we wanted to get back to Horwich to see the finale of the Tour. 

We took the field glasses and camera with us in the hope of spotting the Owl (thanks for piccie JtE) and were rewarded by seeing the pair in flight as we approached.  Stayed and watched for a while but camera couldn’t pick them out clearly enough to post a picture.   But really lovely, and a privilege to see them in the wild.

Speaking of the Tour, Michelle Sunter picked up three prizes, 1st L45 today and for the Tour and something else which I’m not sure of, but will no doubt appear on Norman’s Blog in due course.   Daughter Abigail picked up Junior Lady Prize.  So only Albert went home empty handed.

Recognising our wide ranging blog, I thought you might like to see a picture of Karl Taylor whose 30th Birthday we enjoyed celebrating last night (which incidentally he shares with FSS, only 16 years later).  Bit of a surprise for him!  Here’s wife Gemma presenting him with a very appropriate cake.

As many of you know Karl’s celebrating his birthday by doing a BG next weekend, so hoping all goes well for him.  We’re planning to see him and Iain Kelly on the hill and at the end in Keswick, where no doubt a few celebratory drinks will be enjoyed.  

Not out for the next few Saturdays due to other Hilly commitments.  Keep the miles up!

NLN