Sunday May 20 2018

Compared to some, this year's weather has been kind to me. Today was pukka red-nose, red-knees sort of day and perfect for my widdershins tour of Puttenham. Irene and I each suffered a minor problem and delay. So when we arrived at Pinnocks the regulars (Alan, Bob, Ed, Lilian, Terry, Tony, Vic) were supping their favourite brews. Also  present were three irregulars (Keith, Jennifer and Jude from the Beginners section).

As usual Alan and Bob headed home. These are familiar roads so I won't bore you with the details (see map). Some of the highlights:

• Vic's gymnastics on the wooden bridge steps near  the Surrey CC ground;
• The 300 foot climb from the university car park through Onslow Village to the A31;
• Dining (several child's portions) alfresco at the less than full Good Intent;
• Dave arriving but not stopping after his usual drink and packet of crisps lunch;
• Getting round a car embedded in the embankment on the bendy section between Puttenham and Shackleton;
• Nobody falling off on the "secret" road from the Squirrel to Eashing's grade one bridge;
• The much expanded Supervet's (no sign of Noel perhaps rehearsing for his nationwide autumn tour);
• Stopping beside Phillips Memorial (SU968440) and gravestone (SU972447).

And for once no grumbles back at Pinnocks so I like to think they enjoyed it! Plenty of other folk enjoying the sun: a morning sportif near Ockham, an afternoon run in Ripley.