So, we're back at Sandiacre again. Only a bit of drizzle on the way but by 5pm the sun came out and by the time we moored up it was really warm. We had met up with Dennis and Margaret on 'Icing' at Sawley and after a very good Sunday lunch at the Plank and Leggit made our way back to our mooring. It is their Golden Wedding anniversary on Saturday and the 'do' is being held at Sandiacre Lock cottage. The first thing they did on arrival was to go and unlock the cottage. As they approached the gate they suddenly realised that something was not quite right. Where was the Damson tree that had stood just outside the gate for well over 20 years? All that could be seen was a split trunk and the hint of branches on the other side. Having gained access through the gate their path was blocked by the a mass of branches and leaves. There was only one thing for it so armed with a bow saw and secateurs, the four of us set to cutting branches and moving them to the hedge bottom where we hope to get the brazier out tomorrow and burn the lot. No longer will we be able to pick the Damsons for wine and jam making. A sad end to a small but noble tree. We found out later by the neighbours that a mini tornado had struck the area last Monday so the mystery was solved.
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| Is this a Damson in distress? |
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| No its a Damson in da yard!!!! |
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