Andrew

I think that unfortunately I shall not be free this Boxing Day owing to being away in Lancashire and social events / childhood friend.

Merry Christmas
ANDREW

In view of the news from Keswick, a sitrep may be appropriate.
Mike and Maria went for a run late morning. The bulk of us drove over Newlands from Buttermere to Keswick, The road up from Buttermere to Newlands Hause was acting as a drain and effectively, we drove up a stream for over a mile. After a coffee in Keswick, the shop owner advised us that they were closing as the town was being closed down. The main A66 west was under water at several spots. The fields were massive lakes. After about 3 miles the road was blocked by the police. The police advised us that Low Lorton was flooded, and there was no passable road to Buttermere by any route. The official Police summary was “You’re stuffed, sir”. Hence we have come back to York.
Mike and Maria remain in Buttermere of course (with all our kit, including Stefan’s car) …… because if there is no way in, in follows that there is no way out.
The book is open as to when M&M will succeed in leaving Buttermere.
The scenes around Keswick today were of Biblical proportions.
M&M report that Buttermere and Crummock Water have become one lake.
ANDREW

I anticipate leaving York sometime after 4pm on Friday. My car may be full, containing Dolly, Caroline and Marjan.
As there is only one kettle between all of us, I’ll be taking a Jetboil to make brews and do my flask. It is also understood that this is not a bunkhouse, its a camping barn. So we will all – sorry, each – need a mug, bowl & cutlery.
As we are eating in the pub on Saturday night, food needs are 2 x breakfasts, 2 x hill pack-ups, and any late-night biscuits or marshmallows to taste.
ANDREW