When the Dogs Bite: Matlock Bath Raft Race

Friday 26 December 2008

Boxing Day morn
Trickster comfortable
at DK's feet

Matlock Bath races
rafts of cold people
dodge flour bombs

Rafts drift away
into the sunset
and the weir

We follow the race
then a treat of chips
eaten in the fresh air.

BT said...: Oh, chips along the prom at Matlock Bath. Bliss....; 29 December 2008 at 01:33
Rachel Green said...: It was very crowded!; 29 December 2008 at 08:23
Unknown said...: What beautiful clouds! I liked the last photograph especially for some reason, though I'm not overly fond of crowds myself.; 29 December 2008 at 20:42
Rachel Green said...: nor I!; 29 December 2008 at 21:47
Anonymous said...: i was on the raft in the photo below your dog with they guy in striped prisoner costume on! it was a great day brilliant fun; 3 January 2009 at 20:46
Rachel Green said...: How fabulous! I remember you well!; 3 January 2009 at 21:03
Anonymous said...: lol, i was superman on the heroes raft, we won this year! :D; 5 January 2009 at 10:51
Rachel Green said...: That was a fabulous raft!
Well done to you all!; 5 January 2009 at 12:09