Wednesday 15 February 2017

Topping toppers

Unaccustomed early arrival for Barry was rewarded by fine view of the resident sparrowhawk on the hedge on Hell Wath Lane, and a second sparrowhawk which took off from its perch on the top of the barn a bit further along. Catriona, Graham and Rod joined him at the wall and lined out the day's stint. Tantalising glimpses of blue above the mist promised some sunny weather, and birdsong too spoke of a fine day, but hazy sunshine was all too brief as the clouds moved in. The benign meteorological conditions contrasted with mild irritation among the group as we scavenged for suitable stone and inadvertently created a plentiful supply of fill while attempting to fashion the fragile material. Good humour was restored by a satisfying completion of the days work with conforming top stones.

The wall in the morning


The wall at the end of the day


The end of the day

The end of the day 


Barry S.
No. of wallers: 4
Grid ref: SE 29558 67806

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