It deluged yesterday much to the chagrin of those doughty souls who attempted to fish the tarn.  By afternoon the river was in full spate with many meadows and pastures under water and the ford at Newhouses running about 4 inches high.  It's a better morning with even the occasional glimpse of sun, but it will take a few hours for the river to fall and clear.  When it does don't be surprised to see a few salmon up at Horton.

The shrimps arrived safely yesterday and my plan is to settle them in their new home later today.  They look well enough with a good range of sizes indicating a good spread of ages so they should breed well, I hope.

I will also try to set up the disinfectant trough today - outside the hut (thanks Mike).

I have just looked out the window to see the clouds descending to obscure the valley and its now chucking it down again.  Don't you just love England now that summer is here?

Ian