Weekend of contrasts

The view on a walk can quickly change from this....

to this....

I just love Autumn!!!

Meall a' Bhuachaille

I was about to post this blog yesterday but was called out on a rescue to assist a walker with an injured ankle on Copt Howe, Great Langdale. See the Langdale/Ambleside MRT webpage http://www.lamrt.org.uk/ and Facebook profile for more information about the team.

I've recently returned from a short visit to Aviemore where Autumn and the Spey Valley birches are on full display. The weather wasn't looking very promising for the afternoon so I decided to have a quick walk up Meall a' Bhuachaille before the worst of it came in. The winds built up to quite a strength so there wasn't any lingering on the summit. My interest was drawn to what was at my feet on the way back down through the woods. Here are a few piccys:

Between the Stones - Trailer

The trailer to "Between the Stones" can be viewed on You Tube by clicking on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7qD2CS7HKg

The DVD can be purchased by sending a cheque for £10 including postage to:
Langdale /Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team
Lowfold
Lake Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
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Between the Stones

A major filming project that has dominated my life for the past 3 years is now finished. "Between the Stones" is an insight into the work of a bunch of volunteers, the Langdale/Ambleside mountain Rescue Team. Being a member, my aim was to give an honest, realistic view on how we work as a team. It is now out on DVD and can be purchased from The Climbers Shop in Ambleside, or from the team website http://www.lamrt.org.uk/ all proceeds are donated to the team.

Two Dogs

Well done Nick Fayers and newly graded Search Dog Sam, proudly showing off the well earned green tag. I'm sure they will both look forward to many a foul night on the back of Crinkle Crags searching for missing folk. Meanwhile, success for myself and Einich is still a very small light at the end of a very long tunnel. Here she is enjoying the beautiful heather on Holme Fell
Happy Days!

The Yurt Gallery 2010

Here are a few pictures to illustrate the unusual venue for my last exhibition. It was held last week in The Yurt Gallery in the grounds of Rydal Hall estate. Despite the mixed weather (mainly dreech), I had quite a few folks passing through. The wood burning stove (below) made from a gas cylinder kept me going on the damper days. Thanks to Diane Standen, who owns the yurt. Diane runs her textile and workshop business for here.

Ross-shire

Mellon Udrigle sketch

The last week has been total hardship -Relaxing, painting, sketching, coastal walks, wonderful dawns and sunsets. We have been house and dogsitting in the land of big skies and fantastic light. Even the wet windy days have come up with some little gems as the rain clears to make way for new inspiration.