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It\u2019s that time of year again, wild windy weather, when seeking any possible shelter from it becomes a high priority for us, to be able to sing carols. After all, we don\u2019t want our efforts to be lost to the howling gale or, maybe we should let our efforts be tactfully carried away on the wind to oblivion. Whatever, we nine Slow Warts had to reach our first point of shelter in Jarvis Clough, from Cutthroat Bridge.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initially, although we\u2019d enjoyed some lumpy terrain, the track proved inviting but it was not dry. The choice of Neoprene socks proved to be wise assuming that we\u2019d already made the decision to step into this alternative wild universe. We could have stayed away, of course, when warm wet feet would not have appeared quite so attractive. The Cap\u2019n did warn us that risk was involved at the Jarvis Cabin because of the flimsy twiggy supports for its roof. The risk was exaggerated further by the makeshift bridge (a plank) across the stream. Firstly, it was slippy so there was the chance of testing our Neoprenes again and, secondly, the plank appeared to have been part of the structure of the cabin. For the sake of self-preservation, Tim and Tom chose the most robust looking place to sit under the roof supports, the rest of us took our chances under the rattling tin roof. However, we had shelter; it\u2019s a good place for an open-fronted cabin and for our carolling so we sang with gusto, if not tunefully and we completed all the verses of the three carols chosen. In the interests of recording this momentous event, a photo was taken and the result was prophetic, a spectre at the cabin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n