A final, blissful sunny day of school hols but aware a quietness had fallen on the County already. Sudden absence of roof boxes and Caravans- queues at crossroads – mini countrymen and Porsches. Quite suddenly, all gone. Instead yesterday in Torquay -just when I least expected it, at 1550hrs or so, sad sight of children in uniform. Rucksacks and pigtails. Our two with a fortunate 2 day reprieve. Tomorrow however (SHUDDER) .
I began R Sprite’s summer holidays on July 5th with a walking stick. Ended them confidently on horseback no stock 8n sight. Into the woods tonight Black dog as escort and we crossed the river hearing horn and Hounds. ( To our surprise) While attempting video of this extraordinary event was damn near swept off Teddy over his rump and had eyes knocked out too. Thank goodness for riding hat. Survived but had to dismount to collect phone, (knocked by branch) and then remount. Feeling much more confident as a result. Loving riding. We rode up into the woods later. Later Uniform check. Satchel and pencil case check. What is happening with BoJo meanwhile? Have not followed all the twists and turns. But.. we all need to move forward so, “Head down, bully and shove” I say to him.
The River Files 