Last night's Owl Run was the reverse of the route
which traditionally marks the beginning of the winter Owl running season. With
Lee Bowden stretching his wings for the first time this season and new owlet
Sean Willis joining our 'parliament' for his first outing, we left the cricket
club and headed off along Intake Lane towards Dovestones, via the plantation.
Having not eaten since lunchtime I was flagging a little and holding the group
back. Unusually for me I had no food supplies with me and therefor expected it
to be an energy sapping run for the remainder of the outing. However, Andy G
came to the rescue with a squashed Mars Bar that looked as if it had been
hiding in the depths of his bum bag, undiscovered, for at least 3 years.
The climb up Rams Clough gave me time to consume
this historic piece of confectionery and revitalize failing legs. Busy in
conversation Lee and I strayed from the path slightly which resulted in a short
scramble to rejoin Andy and Sean, who were already perched at the top of the
ascent. After a quick photo, and under a blanket of stars, we found a good line
along the edge to Alphin Pike. A short while later we had made the descent to
enjoy a rewarding beer back at the nest.
Owl Points - 09.10.12. Chris M - 4, Andy G - 4, Lee B
- 4, Sean W - 2
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