Friday 11 May 2012
6th May
Woken by Adrian's many special cockerels. Early cuppas and then Karl and Abi set off with lorry for puncture and new alternator. Adrian kindly boxed Archie and Basil back up to Ross-on-Wye and Trish and Angie drove them to Highnam Woods car park where the support team supplied cake and fruit. Donations given by people who had seen the team yesterday and looked the web site up. A little girl was thrilled to be sat on Basil in the lay by as the ponies were swapped over. Basil and Archie got through Gloucester then Angie and Abi completed the day with William to Bush Street Farm at North Nibley. Basil, Archie and Felix were already there and were delighted to see William come up the drive.
Suzanne, Nick, Rosanna and Charlie spoilt us with their wonderful hospitality. Hot showers, beds and lovely food. Wilf had company as well. Abi is counting the nights to her own bed. Angie asked "are we going to be tomorrow night where we are going to be?" that is the plan most days! Kevin got the old' banjo out. Ponies doing well and despite holdups and mechanical problems Team Chinkwell is still on target. South West here we come!
