Walking the coastline of the UK to raise awareness of and money for SSAFA with my faithful companion Jet. If you see me please say hello
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Hi folks, I have been asked a few times of how to donate so this is my just giving link as I've not posted it here before C&J x
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We were getting a full on air attack from the Tirricks (Artic Terns) as we where walking yesterday! They are so aggressive and force me to constantly wear a hat when they attack🤣. I
Folks I hope you are all safe n well
love n respect, C&J x
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Jet n I made our way around the south of Burra! I was blown away by how absolutely beautiful this island is!!! The weather was amazing and now the sea has had a chance to settle the colours where spectacular! It was by far the nicest days walking I've had since last summer!
Jet n I made our way back to Burra to do admin shower n resupply! Because things have relaxed slightly up in Scotland I decided to get stuck in to Burra what would have been our next island! On the coast I won't see anyone so no harm in starting to walk it! It did not disappoint!
I hope you are all safe and well, jet n I sat up waiting to see the sunset in absolute disbelief at the noise of the island last night! Because of the time of year n the fact we are situated on a small island with two fresh water lochs we May as well be on one giant birds nest!
“I even found a football washed up on shore on Hildasay and got my very own Wilson. I have called her Hilda."
'Ex-para and fundraiser Chris Lewis feels like Tom Hanks in Castaway after becoming marooned alone on an island off Shetland' via @Colan13Lamont thescottishsun.co.uk/news/56…
How epic is this! Wikipedia have updated n now mention 2 inhabitants, a man n his dog on Hildisay 😁 has to be a keeper! One day when I settle that will be in the wall in the memory room👍
Jet n I are both keeping well n doing absolutely anything to keep busy!
Keep being epic 👌
So I had a call from Victor saying saying the weather was giving way for a few hours and being a fisherman and an all around epic guy he made a run for it with supplies!!!
He made it 😁😁
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Dog too a good home, loves otter poo knowing she sleeps in a sleeping bag with you 🤮 🤣
#anyonegotasparedogbath
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Strong westerly wind today n nippy in the house so jet n I stayed warm under covers when we woke at 8am.
I've run out of meat so have veg rice n tuna until resup! I've decided to do a bit of foraging. Always wanted a dandinettle rabbit soup😁. I love rabbits but needs must
C&Jx
After a rubbish morning of weather the clouds dispersed leaving only the wind! Jet n I where out the door in seconds, I know the island's little coves that will protect us from any wind direction! Turns out like a summers day tucked in to a cove facing North from Southern winds!
With chopping wood n dragging fresh water from the pier we had a full day of it. Last night I made a fire to make the most of being able to sit outside before the winds arrived, it was perfect, jet n I both fell asleep, woke when the fire died n we were freezing 😂.
❤️ C&J x
Jet and I made the most of a decent day of weather stocking up with wood and coal for when the weather turns, it will be a week before another supply drop with the winds picking up soon and today was a banging day to get stuff done👌
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Last night jet n I arrived back on Hildisay, my clothes washed, battery packs charged n I'm showered! A new man!
A massive omlette n coffee will set me up nicely for a day of dragging supplies, coal n water up n down Hildisay to the house😁
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Today Victor is coming over at 1200, I'm completely out of stores, battery power n water!, I've taken this opportunity n asked Victor If I could take a ride over on the boat to Burra another island off the west coast to my clothes etc in hot water!
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Yesterday jet n I spent the day out on the island, I took the time to take a more detailed walk of the island, I looked for good foraging spots n even bumped in to some Gull eggs! Considered a delicacy on the islands! Yum 😁
@ShetlandWild
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Last night it was winter again! Island weather is just epic!
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An amazing day of weather! For half hr it would be sunny, warm enough to sit outside n enjoy The next half hr would be snow blizzards n cold! In my entire journey I've never had a day that 1 min I was putting on all my warm kit, the next I was top off putting on sun tan lotion!👌
Me n jet made the most of it! We spent the entire day circling the island! Looking for anything interesting that may have washed up that I could use!, I decided to throw in a day of long walking here n there as not to struggle when I start again!
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Well I thought at least the head would have come off!! Turns out I was wrong! Godess of war living up to her name🤣🤣🤣
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