Wednesday 19th March 2025
Being honest with oneself sometimes needs some effort. My prime objective today was to continue with my model making. I am making a dilapidated French barn diorama to pose my Achilles WW2 tank accompanied by a heavy lorry which has arrived to re-fuel the tank as they press on from D Day and Normandy. The construction has reached an absorbing stage. However, the clear blue sky and at last warm sunshine cried out for a walk. See the quote from Wind in the Willows on the side panel of this blog. This all sparked off debate in my mind. The brief opportunity for a good walk contrasted with the model making, which would still be waiting regardless. After a mind game tussle honesty favored the model making. As it happened I progressed with making 1 to 35 scale bricks and I still had time to set off about midday to drive a short distance from home for a most enjoyable little walk. I don't suppose honesty always pays off, but this time I was well rewarded.Hawes Water, the one near Silverdale, has had many visits over the years and it has always had an air of mystery for me. It is not possible to get an overall view of the lake from any vantage point, nor can one get near to the shore which is surrounded by reed beds.
From: hawes-water
"Hawes water is the largest pond in the AONB. In fact, despite its modest size, it is the largest natural water source in the whole of Lancashire. It is a 12.5 metre deep depression where the limestone has collapsed, forming a sinkhole or ‘doline’. It is lined with a sticky layer of calcium carbonate called ‘Marl’ which is covered in peat and the distinct clay formed from this geology has been used for local pottery. "
A giant eel or snake is said to have lived in the lake and sometimes to have taken lambs.
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| Trowbarrow - a regular climbing venue in times past! |
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| Hedge laying to make an impenetrable hedge. They regrow from not being cut right through |
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| End of tarmac continues with this path to Hawes Water |
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| My Lumix camera is hors de combat. Either me or my my unergonomic iPhone have decided to try and empty Hawes Water |
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| At my last visit only a few months ago there were just stiles on either side of the track. Now we have all this infrastructure. The money may have been better spent filling a few potholes? |
You can't miss a day like that. Plenty of time for modelling this weekend when it rains.
ReplyDeleteBC - My son W would say that I would reverse my decision because he believes I rejoice in hardship such as walking in the rain (preferably spiced up with a twisted ankle.)
ReplyDeleteRejoice in hardship…… that makes me think of “when the going gets tough the tough get going”. Sorry to read of your LUMIX problem, mine is still going strong after many years. The photos look good to me from your iPhone.
ReplyDeleteAlan R - The zoom on the Lumix is not working properly, if at all. Eventually I will try to identify my options. In the meantime I have my Olympus TG6 "Tough." This is a super little camera, waterproof and supposedly rugged. Its only shortcoming is a limited amount of zoom operating internally behind the protective glass lens cover, and therefore limited for space.
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