We have a man down!

 And the day started so well.

Family discussion and it was agreed, go to the Major Oak a mere 2 miles away. One slight problem, 4 of us had bikes and two didn't. Ah, but the two had towed their small car behind the motorhome, so the general consensus was for Alan and Angela to drive and meet us all there. But then unbeknown to me another discussion and it was unanimously agreed between them that I would go in the car with Alan and Angela.

Now don't get me wrong. I would have loved to cycle through the forest again, but this time, some road work would be involved. Me and road work don't get along! You can read that in yesterday's post and this time it wasn't just a small fairly quiet lane. Nop, it was to ride through a busy village complete with one way system and a lot of directional armography involved. So when I was told of their decision I was VERY relived!

All went according to plan. First the three bikers went to what I think is a brilliant idea, a service point for bikes. 

 

Within 10 minutes of arriving at Edwinstowe in the car all the family were together. First lunch at the Visitor center before heading off to the Oak.

 

Magnificent is too small a word to describe this tree. Estimated to be within 800 and 1,100 years old, oh if only it had a voice, what could it tell us? Did Robin Hood really exist for a start! 

The ancient limbs being help up by poles.

We were all giggling because I set the camera on timer and the run back to join the group must have been a sight to see!

 

Anyway after about an hour we headed back to the campsite, us in the car and Sheila, Chris and Ian on bikes. With Alan having the only vehicle transport, a shopping list was given and a shop at Co-op took another 15 minutes before we got underway. It stood to reason then that we would meet up with the yellow perils and was dismayed to see all three walking. Hmm, bet one has a puncture said I to Alan. But how wrong could I be. Nothing as simple, no Sheila had clipped the kerb, landed in a ditch with electric bike on top and trying to save herself, had put out her left arm as a shock absorber and broken her wrist! The obvious thing to do was for me and Sheila to change places. Before setting off on her bike Chris disconnected the battery. Pleased about that 'cos never having ridden an electric bike before I had visions of tearing down the road, passing cars along the route and disappearing into the distance never to be seen again! Anyway, back at the site and with Sheila in some discomfort both Sheila and Alan headed for the reception. Their advice, go to Mansfield hospital! 

So there you have it. They left at about 4.30 and eventually arrived back at 9.pm. Arm immobilised with a sling and a hefty plaster cast from the middle of her hand to the elbow. Methinks sleep in a large camper van for both Chris and Sheila may be slightly challenging and uncomfortable tonight!

This site is vast so here are a few photos taken earlier in the day,

What a great thing to have on this campsite, doggie washing station.

And wildlife,

No idea what species of Dragonfly this is. Smaller than an Emperor but similar looking.

Centipede of millipede?

Seen on the Major Oak

As this was too.