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A couple of weeks ago the kids and I hooked up with Sir Jammy(Sean) and Mrs Jammy-Dodger(Anne) for a paddle and picnic at Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire, a delightful place for a relaxing paddle.

First to arrive at 9.00am, paid our launch fee (fiva per canoe) which includes parking for the day, and we loaded the canoes and enjoyed a little play waiting Sean and Anne's arrival.

Rudyard Lake visitors centre.

Luke and Bethany getting to grips with Disco for the first time since summer last year.[/align]

Anne and Sean arrive and we're soon on the water and heading for a spot for a morning cuppa. A suitable location was found, complete with rope-swing for the kids, and Bethany and Aiden were soon into the swing of things and loving every minute.

Intrepid explorers hunting out a suitable "brew-stop" spot.

Mowgli "man-cub. I know, Mowgli was a boy!

Lewie, the king of the swingers.

What is the connection with "The Jungle book" and why?

After coffee and biscuits, brewed by Sean of course. I mean whty else would you ask him along. We're back in the canoes and off to explore the north end of the lake.

A change of seating arrangements has Bethany hitching a ride with Anne and Sean.

Luke solo, time for contemplation, or may be his just glad to be rid of his sister.

Aiden was convinced that this is the ultimate paddle postition.

Luke enjoying the relaxed atmosphere.

Sean, Anne and Bethany with a rather dead tree in the background. I love this picture!

A bed of Yellow flag-iris provide some summer colour.

Up the north end.

Lillies coming into flower.

Heading south back into open water again, and the promise of lunch.

Lunchtime mooring.

everyone enjoying a picnic lunch.

Some just take relaxation to a new level.

Soon we're all back in the canoes for the paddle back to the visitors centre, but not before enjoying a water fight with splashing paddles and bailers being employed, it was great fun, and a good to cool off.

Fantastic day! The kids loved spending the day with Anne and Sean thanks guys. It was nice to relax while paddling and enjoy the gorgeous weather that was bestowed upon us for the day.

We'll have to do it again!

Looks like you all had a great day on the water, brings back memories of a great day on the water last year, will have to get back over in the autumn, Andy.

AAHHH yes Rudyard fond memories, nice TT there Nige its good for for Dad to see the kids enjoying them self, puts things into perspective, and with such tranquil settings, Seans Coffee what more can a Dad want, as Andy has just said its a must do again Soon.
Jungle book answer, Lewie was the king of the swingers, is Aiden's second name Lewis ???
Best Regards Bill

That looks just the job - the perfect English picnic scene and nice paddle to boot. Yet to sample Sean's coffee.

Picnic Kite

Nice one Nige,

I could feel myself becomming more and more relaxed as I progressed through the blogg..

Some nice photos in there....

Cheers
Nix

Quote:Jungle book answer, Lewie was the king of the swingers, is Aiden's second name Lewis ???

No Bill, Aidens middle name is is not Lewie, its Sean as is mine, and Luke's, and some other blokes' that came along for the day. Whistle

I really expected you to have got the answer!

(03-07-09 11:19 PM)Nige Wrote: [ -> ]
Quote:Jungle book answer, Lewie was the king of the swingers, is Aiden's second name Lewis ???

No Bill, Aidens middle name is is not Lewie, its Sean as is mine, and Luke's, and some other blokes' that came along for the day.

I really expected you to have got the answer!

Hi Nige, yep I do know all about Mr Kippling and he makes good cakes as well, Whistle

I thought your question was a trick, that Why I gave such a naff answer.
But my good friend Sir Jammy eloquently tells the real connection.
Sorry for being such a muppet, tell Aiden Im sorry, but I still think he is the King of the swingers.
Best Regards Bill

Bill, I know you know the real connection. Wink