Volunteering
The first new name added to my mobile phone since retirement belongs to 82 year old John.
John leads walks for the Ramblers and having provided a tiny bit of navigational assistance during a previous walk, I was asked to join him on a reconnoitre of one of his future planned walks. I can confirm that John is ex-military.
The Footman Way did not need any navigational assistance.
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| One of these at every junction decision point |
The route has been devised in memory of a Wythall Councillor, Ken Footman. In a bizarre set of circumstances, on my next Ramblers Walk, Jimmy knew both John (unsurprising, both Ramblers) and Ken (next door neighbour). Odd how small the world can be.
The walking was a decent as South Birmingham can offer. Some agricultural field edges and a lengthy section across Kings Norton Gold Course. John will need to use all of his military training to get 15+ ramblers safely across without being hit by flying golf balls.
My reward for assistance - a half mile diversion to the Good Beer Guide Regular Coach and Horses at Weatheroak Hill.
Always a pleasure to return. I'll do anything for a Landlord.
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| A day late for the Hog Roast |
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| The Coach and Horses |
Walk Details
Distance - 6.5 Miles
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