well what a weekend from suiter fell and a ese to clough with a wnw to nnw, i am still buzzing from a unexpected end to the day. just thermaling for ever in light lift by grassmere and managing to stay high. it was just wonderfull to see the lakes in all the glory with even hot air baloons enroute. a great end to a weekend and a big thanks to the guys for picking me up on my selfish quest.
cheers gary
what a wonderfull weekend in the lakes this weekend
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Yes a lovely weekend.
Some great flying by Gary saw him getting good rewards for his efforts. My turn again next time!
If he'd been a real mate though, he'd have carried my heavy kit up Clough to save my poor ankle. But I'm hard, I managed and I managed the walk from Lattrig to Threlkeld and The Kings Head to Clough and I'm at work today. But I must admit that I'm sitting with the foot up, plenty iboprofen and no shoe
When I landed at Lattrig I tried to keep the glider flying by running with it and turned my ankle. I thought it was broken at the time, probably only saved by a very good pair of mountain boots. I lay on the ground pleading with the wing to stay still as it teased me trying to reinflate. I eventually got it under control, bundled it under me, unclipped and rolled out of the harness. I layed there for a while watching Gary thermal his way from a low save across the Bathenswaite valley. Eventually managed to pluck up the courage to weight bare, pack the wing and hobble to the road for a pick up from Ron Don.
Result, one big black pudding of a foot! Worse still!!!!!! John had to carry his own kit up Clough on Sunday, I could only manage the one trip. Think I might try a little cold water on it tonight,,,,,,,well the surf is only small!
Some great flying by Gary saw him getting good rewards for his efforts. My turn again next time!
If he'd been a real mate though, he'd have carried my heavy kit up Clough to save my poor ankle. But I'm hard, I managed and I managed the walk from Lattrig to Threlkeld and The Kings Head to Clough and I'm at work today. But I must admit that I'm sitting with the foot up, plenty iboprofen and no shoe
When I landed at Lattrig I tried to keep the glider flying by running with it and turned my ankle. I thought it was broken at the time, probably only saved by a very good pair of mountain boots. I lay on the ground pleading with the wing to stay still as it teased me trying to reinflate. I eventually got it under control, bundled it under me, unclipped and rolled out of the harness. I layed there for a while watching Gary thermal his way from a low save across the Bathenswaite valley. Eventually managed to pluck up the courage to weight bare, pack the wing and hobble to the road for a pick up from Ron Don.
Result, one big black pudding of a foot! Worse still!!!!!! John had to carry his own kit up Clough on Sunday, I could only manage the one trip. Think I might try a little cold water on it tonight,,,,,,,well the surf is only small!
See you out there!!!!!
Surf crazed and dazed
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Surf crazed and dazed
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