By: Blonde Two
March 9th 2009 is a date that will go down in Blonde history because it was the day that I put my foot into a hole, fell over sideways and broke my ankle. It was also the date that I was rescued by the Devon Air Ambulance. Blonde One was there and she and I are very excited to be visiting the Devon Air Ambulance Base in Exeter on Tuesday. Last week we took a walk up to Red Lake on Dartmoor to revisit the spot and be grateful for all the wonderful walking-based things that have happened to us since that day. I don’t know much about legs but I do know that if mine hadn’t been dealt with so promptly, I might not have been the walking Blonde I am today.
We were both pleased to find cows rather than ghosts up at this remote but stunningly beautiful spot (I really would recommend a circular walk from Shipley Bridge but you will need some navigation skills). We spent a while remembering the accident, the Ten Tors training walk that led up to it and youngsters we have worked with since. After that we made a video to say ‘thank you’.
Devon Air Ambulance. Make a donation or make a regular contribution. It’s up to you.
As you know I broke my arm in the middle of nowhere not so long ago but managed to walk out to civilisation. If it had been my ankle or leg I could well have joined your air ambulance club albeit not the Devon one.
You may be interested in a blog I found where the writer describes at length the impressive amount of training and professionalism involved in joining The Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team, not to omit the huge commitment of effort and time. It really is a worthwhile read.
http://awalkonthemildside.co.uk
That is fascinating… thanks Conrad!