Shardlow July 2014

Tue 29th July 2014
We set off at10.50, we had had to go to the hospital first, Rich had an appointment about a colonoscopy and also had to attend A&E to have his burns checked, he got burnt the day before trying to control a fire in the field and we had been in A&E 'til gone midnight. An uneventful trip we arrived at Shardlow at 1.45 and had a drink while waiting for reception to open. We set up and sat outside and had a sandwich, I had a sleep and Rich took Crackers for a walk. In the evening we had a meal in the pub, it was a very good meal, well presented, a slight down side was the pub clientele who were mainly muscle bound/fat, shaven headed, tattooed wearing vests with kids/dogs running round. It had been a lovely, hot, sunny day slightly cooler than previous days.
Miles travelled 71
Site fees £45

Wed 30th
A very hot night but a bit overcast in the morning. We went to Bingham to see Bry. we got a bit lost but found it eventually, he has a very nice apartment, top floor with lovely view, very modern. We walked into the town and had a super meal in a pub then walked back through the town square, as we were walking along a car drew up and called us it was Brenda & Doug! They'd spotted us. Back to the site and sat out for the rest of the afternoon. T

hurs 31st
Another very warm day although a bit overcast. We went to Brenda & Doug's and had a good chat before setting off for Ashbourne, we first called at a garden centre where they had a sale of summer plants, I bought 3 for £3 and hope they will survive. We carried on to Ashbourne parked and had a walk round the town stopping for lunch in a cafe which was very nice. Back to theirs for a cuppa and a cake then back to site.

Fri Aug 1st
Up early and away by 0910, good run although it started raining as we hit Shropshire. Home by 10.40.
Miles travelled 72