Fencing at Kettlesing (continued!): 13-11-2012

This fencing job started last week and continued this Tuesday.

A couple of metres of dry stone walling on either side of the gate were tackled by five volunteers including Chris G, who provided the expertise – and it is not complete. It is like a 3-d puzzle except the components are lumps of stone of all shapes and sizes. 

The girls' team (Chris S, Anita and Ros K.) worked on one side, smiling throughout - superb quality achieved!

The boys' team (Chris G and Jan) worked on the other side - equally good result. 

(Note - quagmire working conditions!)

The rest of the team got on with the fencing consisting of posts, 4 rails and chicken wire to keep the rabbits out. Not sure how the latter will respond as they are good at tunnelling. 

Paul realized we were in danger of running out of materials so paid a visit to Todds, Summerbridge. You cannot have 14 volunteers standing idle; you must keep them at work until dusk. (Note photo below - lights on in school - children went home long ago!)


The weather was good, no rain to add to the mud at the entrance to the field. The school provided biscuits in the early afternoon. A great day!

Jan

Editor's note - I think that special mention should be made of Hannah and Dave's dancing demonstration. I don't think that everyone saw it, with us all being so engrossed in our work. However, those of us that did happen to glance to the end of the fence at one particular moment were rewarded by what must be the first alfresco rock and roll dancing display carried out by two contestants dressed as NCVs. The footwork was perfect in spite of the heavy duty work boots and the very muddy dance floor. I'll award them both a 10!  Apparently Hannah also gives demonstrations of the 'grass swimming technique' for mud removal from clothing, for a small fee.   Ros E.