This weeks nocturnal foray to the high moors was
shorter and more sedate than usual due to Big Belly Bruce having to get back
and pack for an early morning flight to Eastern Europe. We could have engaged
in a longer evening of night stalking but Bruce, always striving to gain full
points, didn't want to miss out on essential 'nest points' in the bar
afterwards.
After a short drive in the battle bus, Tuesday's
outing began at Dovestone Sailing Club, from where we swooped through the lower
plantation and gained the old tram-way to Chew Reservoir which, when completed
in 1912, was the highest reservoir in England. Under a clear sky we restocked
our sugar levels and posed for the traditional owl photo before making a rapid
decent back into Dovestone's Valley before returning to the nest for drinking
and merry-making.
It was good to have yet another two new owlets join
us in the form of Ian Marshal and John Heathcote. John gained 2 points on his
first flight with us whilst Ian, never missing an opportunity for a pint or
two, secured the full 4 points. Complete with a new and smaller head torch
Bruce B made his first return since we ventured onto Black Hill in thick fog.
In addition, Mark B also returned after complaining that he had been kidnapped
and forced to run on the hills a few weeks previous.
There will be no Owls Run next Tuesday as Charlie
will be hosting the annual Pule Hill Petrifier
This weeks points are: John Heathcote - 2, Ian
Marshall - 4, Big Belly Bruce - 4, Mark Breakspear - 4 & Chris M - 4.
Note:
There are no points this week for fellow wise owl Andy G who was lay at his
burrow, in his warm bed, suffering from that most debilitating of illnesses
...... man flu!!!!
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