Autumn Bash 16th and 17th September 2023

[NewPaul]

It does get soggy down the bottom.

Mmmm Soggy bottom at Quigley Bottom

We’ve been so lucky with the glorious weather at the majority of the Bashes and long may it continue.
We had very flooded camping fields at Quigley Hollow a couple of times over the years but all great fun nonetheless. Mick was always on ‘hand’ to ‘pull us off’ if necessary though

Speaking of Mick….. where are you ? How you doing ? We’re missing you on here

[Blackrider]

Hey up Paul, how are you Mate, hope it hasn't been as wet down there as it has up here at our end !

[NewPaul]

Hey up Paul, how are you Mate, hope it hasn't been as wet down there as it has up here at our end !

Hi John. I’m doing really well thanks. Over three months now since my hip replacement!! It’s like I was never in pain and the op never ever happened, just a distant memory .
We’ve had rain but nowt like elsewhere in the country thankfully. We get our fair share here mind you with The Wye and The Severn and The Forest of Dean being twixt the two. Fortunately, I’m on fairly high ground here in Coleford so no real chance of flooding (touch wood). Strong winds can cause problems with fallen trees across roads everywhere locally but thankfully that hasn’t happened.

[Blackrider]

Hi John. I’m doing really well thanks. Over three months now since my hip replacement!! It’s like I was never in pain and the op never ever happened, just a distant memory .
We’ve had rain but nowt like elsewhere in the country thankfully. We get our fair share here mind you with The Wye and The Severn and The Forest of Dean being twixt the two. Fortunately, I’m on fairly high ground here in Coleford so no real chance of flooding (touch wood). Strong winds can cause problems with fallen trees across roads everywhere locally but thankfully that hasn’t happened.

Great to hear from you Paul, sounds like you made the right choice relocating down there. I'm not familiar with the F of D but I have a cousin living not too far away in Minchinhampton which is a glorious part of the Glostershire countryside so I'm pretty sure your location will be very similar !
Its been a real Bugger up here with the recent heavy rain, we're ok but so many aren't and my daughters place was very nearly flooded with excess water from the River Isla coming into the house under the floor but not quite up to the ground floor level. Its receded now but they are very concerned should it repeat the situation which is very worrying for them just now.

Great to know your hip surgery went well and you're making a good recovery, it must have been a major concern for you. In fact I'd go as far as to say you'll probably shoot better for it ! but we'll find out about that the next time we meet at the Spring Bash somethime next year Eh ?

Until then, Paul, take good care !

ATB,
John.

[TonyL]

The bucket might come in handy

It has a hole in it, Jonathan.

[TonyL]

I've not been down since the storm. It does get soggy down the bottom.

Er start shooting this weekend although I personally won't make it.
Off on a jolly with my good lady.

Have a lovely, relaxing break, Neil.

[TonyL]

Mmmm Soggy bottom at Quigley Bottom

We’ve been so lucky with the glorious weather at the majority of the Bashes and long may it continue.
We had very flooded camping fields at Quigley Hollow a couple of times over the years but all great fun nonetheless. Mick was always on ‘hand’ to ‘pull us off’ if necessary though

Speaking of Mick….. where are you ? How you doing ? We’re missing you on here

Yes, we did have a couple of soggy ones at The Hollow, didn't we? Especially so the very last time we were there in '19. Mick was absolutely at the top his game pulling many of us off that weekend, demonstrating true superhero status.

[TonyL]

Hi John. I’m doing really well thanks. Over three months now since my hip replacement!! It’s like I was never in pain and the op never ever happened, just a distant memory .
We’ve had rain but nowt like elsewhere in the country thankfully. We get our fair share here mind you with The Wye and The Severn and The Forest of Dean being twixt the two. Fortunately, I’m on fairly high ground here in Coleford so no real chance of flooding (touch wood). Strong winds can cause problems with fallen trees across roads everywhere locally but thankfully that hasn’t happened.

Pauly. That is absolutely tremendous news re the recovery. To be fair, everyone I've ever spoken to who has had the operation done have said how well it went and how much it transformed their lives. I suppose you put up with that pain for so long it just becomes the norm, like any chronic and then worsening condition. But then for the op to be so successful and help people so much, this is absolutely brilliant.

Any warnings to heed now or are you allowed to just do anything you want within reason?

[TonyL]

Great to hear from you Paul, sounds like you made the right choice relocating down there. I'm not familiar with the F of D but I have a cousin living not too far away in Minchinhampton which is a glorious part of the Glostershire countryside so I'm pretty sure your location will be very similar !
Its been a real Bugger up here with the recent heavy rain, we're ok but so many aren't and my daughters place was very nearly flooded with excess water from the River Isla coming into the house under the floor but not quite up to the ground floor level. Its receded now but they are very concerned should it repeat the situation which is very worrying for them just now.

Great to know your hip surgery went well and you're making a good recovery, it must have been a major concern for you. In fact I'd go as far as to say you'll probably shoot better for it ! but we'll find out about that the next time we meet at the Spring Bash somethime next year Eh ?

Until then, Paul, take good care !

ATB,
John.

Some more rain to come over the next few days, some of it falling on areas already badly affected. Fingers crossed for anyone affected. Some of the scenes of utter devastation seen on the news have been terrible.

[flyingfish]

It has a hole in it, Jonathan.

Someone's gun running hot!

[NewPaul]

Any warnings to heed now or are you allowed to just do anything you want within reason?

No warnings or restrictions really Tone but there is always the small risk of dislocation due to a fall say, or contorting the leg in some way. Hey, I’m not wanting to take up gymnastics or high impact sports so I can pretty much do everything I want in normal life. My leg muscles do ache after walking even a few hundred yards but I’m sure that’s down to being so inactive for over a year whilst in pain. I really need to exercise more.

[flyingfish]

Just don't get that hip wet Paul
Don't want it going rusty

[Bluefan]

No warnings or restrictions really Tone but there is always the small risk of dislocation due to a fall say, or contorting the leg in some way. Hey, I’m not wanting to take up gymnastics or high impact sports so I can pretty much do everything I want in normal life. My leg muscles do ache after walking even a few hundred yards but I’m sure that’s down to being so inactive for over a year whilst in pain. I really need to exercise more.

That’s great news Paul, couple of extra steps a day and you’ll not go far wrong kid .

[NewPaul]

Just don't get that hip wet Paul
Don't want it going rusty

I believe brandy is a very good internal lubricant so I should be ok mate

[NewPaul]

That’s great news Paul, couple of extra steps a day and you’ll not go far wrong kid .

I don’t exercise anywhere near as much as I should Gav and also put on 7 or 8lb during my year of inactivity but you’re right, every little helps. I’ve got a bit lazy and need to push myself a bit more.