The clear up after the storm

After the storms of the past few days a mass of debris lay littering the ground. With this mooring having a secure grassed area, which is ideal for the Woofit, there is beyond the fence, a small coppice full of shrubs and gnarled trees which has continually deposited small branches and twigs on top of Free Spirit during the high winds. So this is where it was decided by ECP&DA Fridays work party to concentrate their energy. I was very surprised by the amount of branches and twigs that had accumulated throughout these storms. And this was only a fraction of what was cleared, the rest already been stacked in the dumper and taken off for burning.

Not just twigs but some substantial sized branches had also come down and as an added bonus we got to keep the larger bits instead of it going to the Society to keep the cottage warm. It's all very wet though, and not good for burning so Ian's job is to cut it up to manageable lengths and take it back to our garage to dry out.

 This morning I was peeved to see that it was raining. I've been going stir crazy the last few weeks being stuck in the boat and not being able to get out and about. Ian has had loads to do now that he has the use of ECP&DA workshop. He's never happier then when he's got a tool in his hand (-: But what with me being unwell and Jade only allowed to do short walks I've had to resort to watching daytime TV!!!( God help me!!) So when Ian suggested a day out I was overjoyed. Then we awoke to the rain and wind. A day out was no longer on the cards but with a lull in the rain we did managed a walk in Shipley park. To say it was blustery was an understatement. Take a look at this Cygnet. That shows how windy it was.

Wind ruffling it's feathers.

Jade in Shipley park today. Her antibiotics have finished so we keep fingers crossed that there is no return of the middle ear infection.

Loads of Snowdrops.

We arrived back to the boat just before another heavy rain storm hit. So I am again sat watching daytime TV but at least it's something I'm interested in. I keep changing channels 'cause I cant decide whether to watch the Winter Olympics or The Birmingham Grand Prix. (Athletics )


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