"RAIN STOPPED PLAY"

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Well, Well, Well, Oh Dearie Me !

Somethings happened we didn't foresee

For many years we've walked each week

Our Thursdays sacrosanct we'd say

The weather forecast warned of "dreek"

But we're prepared whate'er the day.

"Waterproofs" we've got the lot.

For rainy days don't give a jot.

just take a look...................

A well proofed jacket with a hood,

we put them on. So far so good

Then a pair of "plastic" trousers please

Nothing worse than cold , wet knees

A pair of gaiters will finish the legs

We don't want boots filled up with dregs

Of water flowing down the plastic

Our socks kept dry. Oooh great, Fantastic !

 We mustn't forget that boots we need

Strong and sturdy. Yes indeed !

A pair of boots are really key. 

To any walk . You'll all agree

To keep the feet both warm and dry

Squelchy toes !! Oh me Oh my.

A lot of gear for just one day

"Over the top" I hear you say.

But wait a Mo' we're not there yet

Your rucksacks contents can't get wet

It needs a cover. Oft "Built in"

Soggy "butties"  that's a sin.

There's  one last bit we mustn't fail

And then were done from top to tail

A pair of gloves. One each hand

We're all togged up. Eh  ain't that grand

 But "Why the stick ?" I hear you ask.

"That won't keep the rain at bay."

"No it won't. but still it might"

Help to keep us all upright."

With all that extra gear to wear

Top Heavy ! We'll need extra care.

To keep our balance in the mud

Then we can say "Well that wur Gud !"

Sadly it wasn't "GUD". the atrocious forecast for once proved all too accurate. For the first time in over a decade of walks "WE CANCELLED"  and as we sat at home listening to the rain  ceaselessly battering on our roofs we had to admit that our leader for the day ( A.D,)  was right .

See you all next week ........ WEATHER PERMITTING😉

JW