The Dreaded Whimsey
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1963 ish....My early morning dip - each morning we donned shorts and pumps to run around the Tarn where we jumped down a large hole, then our sadistic instructors released a gush of freezing stream water, soaking every inch. After circling 3 times we ran back to our dorm for a welcome hot shower. Long hikes in the fells, a 4 day mountain expedition and the solo over-night desaster, they all have thier tales to tell, good and bad. I have revisited Eskdale with my wife and was made very welcome, so much has changed, but I did meet my instructor of Young patrol, Mr Puttiman, who retired and lives not to far away. No, he didn't remember me!
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I was there in 1962/63ish too. I have a photo somewhere of our group, also Young Patrol, I can't remember our instructor's name but we called him Fungus Face. I would love to see all the old guys now. Maybe we are all fat old and saggy now but what great memories we could all share. Will look for the photo of our group.
Comment from Tony Livesley on Sunday, 13th March 2011.