Barry, Andy and Graham struggled with some of the largest stones encountered so far at this site and spent much of the morning, on what was a lovely day, taking down and digging out some very awkward and heavy beasts. The two bars were used quite a lot. After lunch some of those stones went back into the foundations and first course and whilst looking good didn't really do justice to the effort put in. That said we were very pleased with what we had achieved!
No. Wallers: 3
Just five this week Barry, Andy, Val, Chris and Graham. A wet start but dry by coffee time. Rather windy but generally a good day and good progress made with yet another 7 metre section topped off and another hole created ready for next week. We've now completed 80 steps of wall (measured by Chris) way beyond what we expected to do. After finishing a number of us went and had a look at a potential site at Picking Gill nature reserve.
Graham D.
No. Waller: 5
Steady progress on the mildest day that we have had for some weeks, and dry too apart from a few spots of rain at lunchtime.
The better weather attracted some ramblers, three pairs and a party of
six + dogs came past, those on the adjacent path making some encouraging
noises. A cockerel down the valley was also in good voice.
Andy, Chris & Val, Duncan & Barry added three chunky courses to the nine yard stint.
Fatigued by the lifting of heavy stones and much hammer work we finished the day at 2:30 with a satisfying conclusion.
Barry S.
No. Wallers: 5
A lovely sunny day with the temperature around freezing, but what a contrast with the wet and mud of the past two weeks. No mud because the ground was rock hard!
11th January and the second week of the year at Low Wood Farm. Whilst very damp underfoot, it stayed dry until lunchtime and then the rain came. All six of us Val, Chris, Rob, Duncan, Barry and Graham worked on the 10 yard stretch of wall opened up in December and three to four courses were added by the time we decided we were fed up with the persistent wetness!. Liz paid us a visit, so we now have an up to date first kit and a packet of biscuits.
Graham D.
No. Wallers: 6
A wet and soggy start for 2023 at Low Wood Farm with Barry, Rob, Duncan, Val and Graham braving the elements. Despite a mild forecast with very little rain but strong winds, the wind was not too bad but rain took its place. Apart from a brief spell of sunshine at lunchtime it drizzled or rained all the time. Barry continued with an extensive patching while the rest tackled the large gap , now 3 metres wider, but now completed to half height. With persistent rain returning and grey skies all round, we took an early 2pm finish. Too wet to take photos so see next week's blog
Graham D.
No Waller:5
