Wow! What a watery afternoon!
Raft building was just fantastic! All groups began by planning their rafts and learning the figure of 8 knot that would prove to be very important later in the afternoon.
Cags, life aids and helmets on and with paddles in hand we were off to build. It took a while….I must say. Shorts and a running vest weren’t the warmest. Team work and great encouragement was needed. They all played a part in creating what I can honestly say were some of the finest rafts I’ve ever seen (my attempts at sabotage whilst on the water were futile).
Once on the water the fun began. Splashing galore! With gust of wind reaching upwards of 25 mph trying to get anywhere on the lake was difficult….so we reverted to walking IN water. My, oh my, that was a shock to the system!
Piracy, heroism and destruction ensued! It was genuinely one of the most enjoyable rafting session I’ve had and fitting that it should be my last! The children were adamant I get wet and so a certain Mr Morriarty was to blame for a head first entry to the water.  (in fact it was seconds after that final picture was taken….you can even see him moving forward to shove!)
Children hung on for dear life and others chose to stay dry. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and were quick to get showered and changed. If only to get warm!
A full roast followed and we were ready for the D.I.S.C.O!
I’m sure my darling son would never do such a thing…