Half way tree pressure

Dan leads the climb

In one sense this morning was less than optimal, in another it was glorious.

Ice and snow had us down to a team of 9, and it was a long slog up snowy fields to get where we needed to be, but we got 250 plants in, and the view (though very, very, bright) was stunning. All things considered, highly satisfactory.

We were; myself, Philip B., Dave, Geoff, Hap, Stephen, Paul, Alfie, and Dan.

A Rupie Edwards version

It all went down the drain

 Another 500 plants went in at Meal Hill. We were; myself, Philip B., Dave, Geoff, Cath, Stephen, Philip H., Ben, Dan, Dianne, Jess, Lee, Jim, Tanya, Paul, Alfie, Sam and Ptol.

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Dave's pride and joy

Misty mountain hop

Lovely pic by Tanya

Back to Meal Hill. Despite a slightly reduced crew we managed another 500 plants easily.

We were; myself, Dave, Philip B., Jess, Cath, Ben, Tanya, Hap, Geoff, Stephen and Jon.

Weather was foggy, but dry.

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Kling, Glöckchen, Klingelingeling

Philip, Stephen and Hap.

Back to Meal Hill. And another 500 plants went in on a morning of variable weather. Better than expected for a while, then hellish, then not so bad again. Hap brought extremely nice homemade bakewell tart and mince pies.

We were; myself, Sarah A., Cath, Jess, Dianne, Tanya, Hap, Dan, Ben, Stephen, Philip B., Philip H., Geoff, Jim, Tess, and Jon.

After work we retired to the Sair and were joined by John, Neil, and Peter. We ate Handmade bakery pasties and had a very nice time.

Happy holidays everyone!

The most Christmassy of (German) Christmas music