We were fooled by the fairly decent weather at home to take a drive over to the west. By the time we reached the Stainmore Pass we could see hardly a thing as the whole area was shrouded in a mist. A bit of plan change was called for, any days for me out on the fells require me to get references for the Wainwrights in Colour project and low cloud or mist doesn't help. After stopping off at Rheged for a coffe and a bit of retail inspiration we then drove down to Grasmere where I was able to replenish some painting stock at the Heaton Cooper Studio. Later we gave the dogs a bit of a leg stretch around the shore of Derwentwater, it was only a short stroll but with all the people and other dogs about it gave bailey a chance to socilaise a bit. I wonder what people think when they see such a skinny dog? (We are awaiting a call from the RSPCA!)
Derwentwater shore.
We then had the idea of heading into Keswick for afternoon tea but the traffic was dire, they are digging up part of the mian street which is probably something to do with the flood damage. So, not to be outdone a short drive saw us at the tearoom at Mirehouse Sawmill near Dodd. It's a small world, as we walked in there to greet us as Derek and Alison from the Wainwright Society- he didn't even offer to buy the tea for us! Next time perhaps.
This was not a wasted day as we were able to chat about ideas for the gallery etc some of which we plan to put into operation soon.
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