It is no excuse to say "well Bertie it was sunny when we set out".
Neither will the line "I was too busy trying to figure out a path that wouldn't be blocked by fallen trees" quite do.
In a cupboard back at home I have two winter coats and four hand-knitted sweaters, all capable of conferring useful protection against the worst of the Aberdeenshire weather.
Although not so capable if left in cupboard when we are out walking and the snow arrives.
And it's not even as if Gail succeeded in finding a route that wasn't an obstacle course.
Oh well. I guess it's a bit late in the day to trade her in for a more satisfactory model. Sigh...
