Tuesday morning started slightly overcast and the odd drizzle teased the patrols as they flirted between eating in or out for breakfast. The morning followed this pattern until lunchtime when the sun finally burnt off the clouds and sunlight burst through.
The activities for the day were swapped and the second round of the Horner Shield filled the morning slot. As the battle intensifies and the group stage draws to a close some patrols have definitely realised that it's not their year while others dream of golden boots and the honour of their name on the coveted shield.
Lunch followed a similar format to most days - baguettes, choice of filling (ham, cheese, pate, brie, tuna, etc....) with a selection of chutneys, crisps, fruit and a chocolate biscuit of some description.
By now the sun had come out which boded well for the river activities. Though Horner Water is undoubtedly beautiful it could not be even remotely described as warm. As I can testify having gone in for a wash while the boys were on their hikes. My eight year old delighted in pouring buckets of freezing cold water over my head so that I could wash the shampoo out of my hair!
The river activities seemed to go well and stores were issued and dinner served. Pork escalope with spaghetti in tomato sauce. Mine was delicious!
As evening came the dreaded midges also started to arrive. Hungry after a day of idleness I guess. Though people often talk of tics at Horner they have been relatively small this year and have caused some discomfort but little cause for concern. The midges however.....
Twice on camp we have a camp fire where we sit around, sing songs and simply enjoy ourselves. Last night's was a smasher. The boys got really involved, the fire burned brightly and the marshmallows and hot chocolate were well received. Mr Orbell led us in prayers and an almost perfect day on camp came to a close.
