Following Francis

We didn’t go out yesterday – storm Francis brought frequent blustery showers and high winds, putting a walk out of the question. Now the wind has dropped and it’s a fine late summer afternoon. We’ll walk along Shirlett Lane, down Ned’s Lane and back up past Round Hill – and hope the way isn’t blocked by fallen trees…

It transpired that Ned’s Lane had been blocked by a huge oak, but whether that was Ellen or Francis’s doing, I’m not sure. The tractor tyreprints suggested it had been cleared very recently – well done to whoever it was!