Anyway, what we had in our lunchbox were delicious turkey sandwiches. Just like sprouts, we can't get enough turkey, so turkey leftovers are a definite treat. We varied our turkey sandwiches by the addition of cranberry sauce in some, and Aunt Jessie's famous marrow chutney (remember Oakley making it recently with Tommy's marrows?) in others. Both sorts were wolfed down happily by hungry bears.
The Midland branch had saved up a real treat for the after lunch stretch of the walk. One minute we were walking down a muddy lane keeping a wary eye on the bull that we had to walk past, the next we were looking at something rather special.
Chelmer took off like a bolt of lightning when he saw this marvellous armoured vehicle, as he couldn't wait to see if he could start it up. Unfortunately, Chief Mechanic Blue Bear wasn't with us at this point, as he was still at the canal in Braunston talking diesel engines with a canal boat owner. Without his expertise, this tank was going no-where and was stuck fast in the mud. Still, we had a great time pretend driving with lots of war-like sound effects.
Chelmer was a little disappointed at the lack of guns until our minder pointed out that it was an armoured personnel carrier rather than a tank. That didn't stop Chelmer telling every he'd been tank driving when he got home, as he thought it sounded more adventurous than driving an APC.
Thanks Midlands Branch for arranging a walk with some much variety and a great surprise.
Lot of love, all at Bears Unlimited xxx
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Hi guys! Of course we're still reading the blog but we thought turkey sandwiches were a bit too obvious and were trying to think of something more weird and wonderful. After their New Year trip to the Lakes, Suffolk Branch can confirm the Keswick Cornish pasty shop is still delivering fine lunchbox fare as tried during the Cumbria Way -spicy veg and spicy chicken tempted their taste buds this time!
Uncle Grumpy can't remember the tank on his Boxing Day walk. We have all told him why, and he says that after his operation last week, he will be o.k. for the full walk next year.
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