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A weekend of adventure activities and curry at Rookin house farm in the lake district (2/2).
When I have been to Rookin House farm before, I have always been fascinated by the zip wire.
This time I decided to have a go for myself.
You have to climb to the top of a wooden tower.
Then your harness is fastened to a safety rope.
Its then a matter of sliding down the rope.
The best part, is when you slide over the lake, and you can see it between your feet.
There is a mechanism, so you come to a comfortable (comfortable !) stop at the other end.
Next up, Quad biking.
Here Alistair, shows us how to operate the "quad".
Of all my hobbies, I think quad biking is probably the most exciting.
Its the freedom to travel across the country side, at high speed that exhilarates me the most
We went driving all around fields and forests and ravines for 45 minutes, it was excellent.
I tried my hand at clay pigeon shooting.
We were using over and under guns with auto ejectors.
There were a few jokes about me coming from Manchester, and never having fire a gun etc.
My brother David, distributes the ammo.
The instructor was a really nice chap, and taught us many useful things about shooting.
For example, when hunting duck, you go for the legs.
On Saturday evening, after the days activities, its time for a night on the town.
Keswick is my favourite Town in the Lakes and only 20 minutes drive from Rookin House Farm.
We visited several local pubs but spent most of our time in the Keswick Lodge ,my favourite pub in the area.
A few of my friends have Children, and don't get to "do their own thing" very often. The evening really brought out the best in them. While out, I saw Steve Smith from Woodsmoke.
After this we went to the curry house next door to the Keswick lodge and had a fantastic meal.
After closing, a few of us went to the "loft". A crime against God, which purports to be a nightclub. Looking at the website, you would think its quite nice. Its not.
Next day, it was up early, and then paintballing.
Everyone gears up, with face protectors, and NBC cammo clothing.
Me and my friend Lee, preparing for combat.
What a brilliant weekend.
I want to thank all the people who came along, especially Danny and Ash, who drove up on Saturday.
I would also like to thank Deborah at Rookin House Farm, for Organizing everything (www.rookinhouse.com).
