Well after another prolonged hiatus from walling I finally made it back this week. We had another splendid turnout this week, probably had a lot to do with the equally splendid weather we have been enjoying.
Many thanks to Chris, Em (II), Richard, Graham, Phillip, Roger, Nick, Walter and Paul. A very warm welcome to Anita and Pete who joined us for the first time this week.
We split into decidedly masculine and feminine teams this week with the girly team tackling the curve round the tree and the men heading further up the wall to work on the sections already under way and unearthing the foundations from the rubble piles.
Good progress was made with the curved wall around the tree topped and the other sections being honed to perfection.
Apologies for the lack of pictures this week, hopefully the rain will be kept at bay for another week so we can get some evidence of all the sterling work that the team have been doing so far.
See you next week.
Em
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Wednesday 9 November 2011
One step forward ...
... and, well, one step back.
Another great turnout this week despite the Ems not being on top form (good wishes to both for a speedy return to good health). 'Cos David likes to know, I'm delighted to acknowledge sterling work from Catriona, Morag, the Richards, a Graham, Barry, Roger, Paul, Phillip, Nick, Walter, all of whom will freely admit, if sufficiently bribed, cajoled and threatened, that I too was present. Em I brought goodies at lunchtime for which many thanks.
And the one step back? Richard, Paul, Morag and I got fed up of walking past the tumbledown mess left round the ash tree by our predecessors and took it all down for rebuilding. The rest of the gang made further good progress up the hill.
D'you know, I think we're beginning to get the hang of this wall and its idiosyncratic slip-ups and slide-downs. By Christmas we may know what we're doing!
Roll on next week! Thanks everybody.
Chris
Another great turnout this week despite the Ems not being on top form (good wishes to both for a speedy return to good health). 'Cos David likes to know, I'm delighted to acknowledge sterling work from Catriona, Morag, the Richards, a Graham, Barry, Roger, Paul, Phillip, Nick, Walter, all of whom will freely admit, if sufficiently bribed, cajoled and threatened, that I too was present. Em I brought goodies at lunchtime for which many thanks.
And the one step back? Richard, Paul, Morag and I got fed up of walking past the tumbledown mess left round the ash tree by our predecessors and took it all down for rebuilding. The rest of the gang made further good progress up the hill.
D'you know, I think we're beginning to get the hang of this wall and its idiosyncratic slip-ups and slide-downs. By Christmas we may know what we're doing!
Roll on next week! Thanks everybody.
Chris
Wednesday 2 November 2011
Markenfield Photos
Here is the evidence of today's progress at lunchtime with Richard the Biker keen to get going:
The next stage:
and at close of play:
The next stage:
A section of the original wall further along the path:
Updated by Tony
Markenfield Walling Festival
Well, it felt like it anyway! The world and her dog made their merry way to Markenfield and we numbered 16 (one-six) souls including Boogie, (who has loads of soul) and ... let me think now ... me, of course, a couple of Grahams, a brace of Richards (one on a bike which I think is a first), Em II (Em I being slightly crook and bruised this week - get well soon), Tony, Morag (welcome!), Nick, Walter (also welcome!), Phillip, Paul, Barry, Roger and Catriona.
A fantastic turn out and a lot of ground covered. Stints one and two completed up to rather heavily improvised copes; loads more stripped out; and a new stretch up to three courses on the downhill side.
Sincere thanks to everyone - I hope you enjoyed the day. Tony and Barry will hopefully fill in the photographic void with which I now leave you.
A fantastic turn out and a lot of ground covered. Stints one and two completed up to rather heavily improvised copes; loads more stripped out; and a new stretch up to three courses on the downhill side.
Sincere thanks to everyone - I hope you enjoyed the day. Tony and Barry will hopefully fill in the photographic void with which I now leave you.
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