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Originally Posted by goosey  On Friday we were at Haweswater in the Lakes and hoping for a chance to spot England's only Golden Eagle - a male. It was tough steep walk but the views were stunning and was rather exhilerating. However, an hour later we realised we had probably taken the wrong path at the beggining of the walk so started our descent. On the way back we bumped in to 3 people who asked us about the hide and had we seen the bird, we said we hadn't and hoped it was on a different route. Eventually we got to the spot and a really great RSPB guy let us have use of the scopes so we were able to see one of the Eagle's three nests. He said we were the first to come up to the viewing point that day and gave us some interesting facts. After a while the 3 people we had met earlier arrived, we had a natter and were dissapointed at the no show of the Eagle, although we saw 4 or 5 Red Deer including a calf which my daughter WAB member Bambi was chuffed about. As we were about to leave the RSPB guy told us a good spot for seeing Adders. So I was absolutely delighted to get some photo's of a male and female and something positive came out of the day for me.
Yesterday I had a PM from GME saying he had met us at Haweswater!!!!! I can't believe it , it was so remote, we had met twice and hadn't realised. If my photo hadn't been in the Mugshots Gareth may not have made the connection (must have been my knees, I was wearing the same shorts  ). If only we had WAB badges, it would have made all the difference .
Anyway Gareth, it was nice to meet you and some of your family and thanks for contacting me. I wonder how often that has happened and members have been oblivious? |
On a light note.......
In the meantime while badges are being produced perhaps we could all walk around with the left trouser leg rolled up or wear a hat sideways or maybe declare 'Yan tan kipperbang haaaah!' in order to test for recognition
On second thoughts drop the trouser leg bit as it would attract too many midges, mozzies and ticks!