The temperature spiked above 50 degrees F today so we legged it to Raccoon Creek for butties (sandwiches to our USA readers), footy and a yomp through the woods.
The recent cold snap has enforced a few quiet weekends at home so it was great to get some fresh air and throw off the cabin fever. Good for the soul!
However....although Pennsylvania parks are relatively free of dog turds, they are widely populated with hunters! I have a tough time getting my head around this one. Here we are in the middle of massive stretches of wilderness, on a scale that the average Brit can only dream about, and they allow hunting in Raccoon Creek State Park. To put this in context, the park is maybe 15 minutes drive from the Pittsburgh suburbs. Not exactly in the wilderness. There was a sign at the trail head that advised hikers to "wear orange clothing" and our peaceful stroll was punctuated by the sound of the distant (thankfully) discharging of firearms. Bonkers!!!!
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Hey Dave - you could wear your old Mod parker with a target on your back! Give 'em something to aim at!
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