April 14th - Bowmont Forest

Took the head-staggers this morning and suggested a family trip to the swimming pool. This is always met by high-octane excitement from the kids and inward groans from Anna (and me). Hamish has recently learned to swim, Oscar isn't far behind and Toby quite likes the idea and talks a good game, but soon remembers that he's not actually all that fond of water.
Managed to avoid breaking any bones this time (unlike March 17th), and we all emerged unscathed at lunchtime. The gorgeous and unseasonably warm spell shows no sign of breaking, and after spending a good couple of hours unpacking and setting up my whizzo new sliding compound mitre saw and associated stand (wake up!), I asked Hamu if he'd like to join me on a run. Opted for Bowmont Forest again, and thought it best if the wee man brought his bike for the easy bits at the start and finish, and just ran the loop in the woods with me. Worked very well, and with my ankle in the state it's in, it wasn't really an imposition to have to run at his pace. He's a bit too exuberant, which Neil Renton will soon beat out of him when he starts training with Gala Harriers next week! Total running time (for me) was 24 minutes.

Hamu in Bowmont Forest