Number 678 the blog continues...

As we leave May behind....

Our mummy duck still has all five of her ducklings and proudly displays them each day on the river.

Well, what an excellent bank holiday. It was decided that we’d have a communal bbq on the green for holiday Sunday, just as we did for New Years Eve. How we battled against the wind; a child on each leg fighting to keep it firmly on the ground as adults furiously knocked the securing pegs into place. In the end we had to sack the tent and settle for a gazebo and coats!!!! Nevertheless it developed into a fun afternoon/evening with all the children having great fun and parents and grandparents enjoying the selection of food and drink. There’s still only me that enjoys Tina and Brents home-made cherry wine but hey ho I’m not complaining. By popular demand Tom produced one of his now famous curries and, as is the case each time he makes one, it didn’t last long at all. So all in all, we beat the weather, didn’t get any rain and had another enjoyable get together.

Another feathery creature that has become a popular sight is the magpie without a tail. He is such a noisy bird and I’m not sure if the noise is to try and frighten predators away from his vulnerable state. The other magpies don’t seem to like him at all and continually chase and peck him, poor thing can’t fly so has heck of a job running away and hiding. I suppose it’s not so surprising that he’s so noisy, I think I would be the same if someone was continually pecking me although Tom said how quickly one gets used to it!!!! No comment!!!!

The next walk for the Rossendale Ramblers is Sunday 01 June, 9:00am meet @ Kay Street car park for a medium graded walk of 11 miles at Shining Tor and Goyt Valley.

Next Wednesday walk is 04 June, 9:00am meet @ Whitaker Park for a medium graded walk of 9 miles at Sedburgh. For further info visit: www.rossendaleramblers.com

Have fun!!!!!