WW 30th November 2011

Three Grey haired men set off in Grey Weather (no drought on Dartmoor) to Grey Wethers and returned wet but unbowed.

They went for refreshment to the home of the special one but no sigh but there were more decorations than in Plymouth City Centre.

WW 23rd November 2011

A goodly number gathered
at a misty Peat Cot
it did seem rather cool
some even had their gloves on
down to Older Bridge
then along the leat
lots of vehicles have been
the track very muddy
pausing at one of the newer crosses
the Devonport Leat Cross
round the tunnel end
and out to Hingston Hill stone row
to Combeshead for a snack
and of course the stars popped out
up to Eylesbarrow
and the forest bound cobra
down the track to the cars
to the Plume
where doc was waiting patiently for us
full of beans
and buying buckets of beer
what a fine chap

WW 16th November 2011

That man, you know that man who stands there with the map behind him just as you are putting on your gaiters. Well he said that although there was high pressure over Scandinavia (Exeter way) the heavy rain was blasting in across Cornwall ready to strike Dartmoor. And so that is perhaps why the wise four put on all their waterproofs before heading out from High Down. And yes it did tip it down for nearly one and a half minutes. Up Doe Tor they went stopping for a refreshing cup of tea. Then out to check the lintels were still there before meandering their way to Brat Tor which is always a funny place to find. The stars were out and through the magic of spending loads and loads of cash they endeavoured to ascertain where the North and South Poles were. And yes it is amazing to find all the planets in the sky and the constellations. But it was all the more amazing to look downwards to check out the constellations in the southern hemisphere. Suitably impressed down to the ford, cars and the Mary Tavy Inn. Where they seem to have moved the bar, painted it all and installed lighting.

WW 9th November 2011

Well apparently as far as can be ascertained from one of the two who actually turned up this is what most likely happened. From Frank's place headed out onto the dark and damp moor and round the gallant two went up Great Nodden and to the peatworks track and along before turning to ascend Great Links Tor and down to Little Links under Great Nodden and managed to cross the boiling Lyd before returning to Frank's for a glass or two.

WW 2nd November 2011

Those that turned up at the RV this week decided that there wasn't a quorum. In addition, the weather was extremely extreme and we had been advised prudence by those left at home. Also, it was clear from recent blogs, that the most interesting part of Wednesday nights occurred in the pub after the walk. So, what to do? Straight to the pub where, as well as enjoying a pint in dry clothes, we learnt how the Koreans prepare dog for the table, the current market price for steers, a 101 ways to despatch fowl, how to escape rutting stags, how to read the stars on your phone and all sorts of other useful stuff.