Category Archives: Clay shooting
Autumn is here
This weekend my body was telling me it’s definitely autumn and more wintry food was required. Because of that, and having a weekend with no plans, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen making comfort food. A gorgeous lemon drizzle cake (Mary Berry’s recipe) was made on Saturday, and the first roast dinner in our new house. Sunday… Read more »
A long time coming
Holidays
Holidays are always too short to fit in everything you want to do. This one was no different. The main priority was re-tiling the bathroom (fun, fun, fun!), and obviously catching up with family we don’t see so often so there wasn’t as much time for spending outdoors as I’d have liked. We got out clay shooting (see here), managed… Read more »
Clay shooting for Christmas eve
J and I headed over to Fennes in Braintree today to shoot some clays and it was great. We started with a skeet round as I’d had a taste at Eriswell Lodge and it’s definitely something I want to do again. It was close, and there’s definite room for improvement, but I shot well and pipped J by 1. Next… Read more »
Not as cold as expected
Sunday was meant to be freezing. The forecast promised it. I love the cold and one time I can properly wrap up all cosy. And with a lovely late start to the marsh (alarm set for 5am – this is late!) I gathered layers, and more layers. It’s always hard to dress for wildfowling. You’re going to be sitting for… Read more »
What a weekend!
It started with a wildfowling trip out first thing Saturday. I was introduced to a new marsh – nice and firm, but a maze of deadends. I was invited to lead the way (as this would be the best way for me to learn the marsh (!)), and with the help of Google maps (satellite view), I led the 3… Read more »