- the waders at Boulmer - who were not concerned by Saturday's rain. YC spotted redshank, dunlin, and bar-tailed godwits on the beach.
- Scotland - who finally won a 6 nations game, beating Ireland 23-20 at Croke Park courtesy of Dan Parks' 78th minute penalty.
- fellrunners - who turned out in force in the Ingram Valley for the Brough Law race and were rewarded with a beautiful spring day on Sunday. Old Cheviot (a close relative of YC) stirred his ancient bones into action and enjoyed a trot round this 5 miler. There were superb views over to The Cheviot which still had a covering of snow. OC isn't getting any younger (who is?), but managed to complete the course in 44 mins. Afterwards he adjourned to the Powburn Cafe with Charles, Rebecca & Jane for some VG sausages and mash. And tonight, it might just be time to complete the fellrunner's diet with a pint (or three) of good wholesome real ale.
- Rev T - who sang "One more step along the world I go" in true fellrunner's style: he kept tapping out the beat with his foot. The Evensong congregation had no option but to keep in time. When asked why he was striking such a strident beat, Rev T simply replied: "Will you listen to the man! Is not the foot stamping the most important part?"
runners on the steep descent at Brough Law ; Old Cheviot at Wether Hill (photo - Pat Dunn)