King of the forests

We are approaching the season when hunters and gatherers prepare to secure the energy supply for the cold season. This noble creature is engaged on exactly the same mission. He also needs to make his best eforts to have enough fat on his loins to get him through the winter alive.

Careful wildlife management will ensure that the deer population will remain healthy and robust, whilst offering some of its surplus protein up to us humans to enjoy with gratitude.

This is far better than cattle force fed on antibiotics and hormones!

A proud skipper with his vessel!

Here is the proud owner and skipper of an 1891 Colin Archer designed pilot vessel, faithfully brought back to its original specification in the eighties. We skirted a very dark storm cloud but were swiped by it resulting in a howling gale and a serious test of the rig, ropework and pulleys. She stood up to the test like a true viking lady should!

It is a true privilege to sail such a fine vessel!