The Frog, Skirmett. 12th September 2007 (Run 24)

Run Report by Amanda & Jules

Well - we can tell that it is getting near the final run as the numbers are decreasing week by week. Various excuses were made for not turning up and many were Gullane related. Chris had set an earlier start time so that we did not have to run back in the dark but unfortunately that message had not got through to Fred (whose pc has blown up or something) who was our run leader.

Fred rocketed into the Frog car park at 6.59pm with Hollie and Lulu (the dog) and Chris, Presso, Fred, Hollie Jules and I set off promptly to complete the route set for us by Fred. The sun was shining and we started off with a very long hill. At the top we decided to head towards Turville rather than the Brewery. At Turville, we travelled back down Chequers Lane and then back to the pub via some very nice open footpaths. We arrived back at the pub after 45 minutes in very pleasant countryside, perfect weather a gorgeous sunset. What more could we ask for? The small (but perfectly formed) gathering adjourned to the bar - minus Holly who was wisked away by Jerome who was on homework duty!

We had every intention of knocking backs loads of beers with the large sum that has accumulated in the kitty but sadly Chris had forgotten to bring it. In the pub we were joined by Kate who looked stunning in a little black number.

It was decided that we could make two more runs this season provided that we set off promptly at 6.45pm as it is now dark by 7.45. Next week’s run will be from the Red Lion at Bradenham unless Jules, who is checking out the pub, decides that it is not up to the Wednesday runners’ standards and in which case a different venue will be posted on the blog. The following week will be the last run (the 26th) from the Bounty (by the river in Bourne End) and the Viceroy for afters. See you all on Wednesday for 6:45.

Amanda and Jules

The Flower Pot, Aston. 5th September 2007 (Run 23)

Run Report by Prof. C Roddick

To save time and to speed the process up I will refer to the Flower Pot as run A and Dashwood Arms as B The Attendees for the Runs will be referred to as A runners and B runners respectively.

So.........

We met at A in the rain and B in the sun A runners were cross (as I'd kept them waiting) Jules took a photo of David an AB runner getting out of his car with an umbrella!
Both A and B started up hill, and finished just by the pub There were other similarities: on run B as we neared the end we encountered a Dead Sheep, on run A we met Jerome.

Run B did get lost looking for a footpath which involved climbing our way up an overgrown bank (my fault! sorry) Run A did not get lost but did get stung and Susie fell over! (ouch!)

Jerome must be classed as a C runner as he came on a bike!

On run A all the "run B runners" were present, probably!

(except Selwyn.)
B runners included: Kate, Fred, Susie, Amanda, Jules, Duds, David, Aude and me.

I can't remember all the A runners however, this may help:
Jules was late for run A but early for run B Kate was in front of Susie but behind Duds Duds beat David in run A but was not there for run B Fred only ran run A

From the statements above can you work out:
1. Who finished third in run A?
2. Why Jerome came on a bike! and Fred had a Dog?

See you tonight!

Chris Roddick