Joe had not chosen the best of mornings to invite his friend Keir to join the club. We set off towards Buckfast with light drizzle in the air, planning to be home by lunchtime in view of the poor forecast. A right turn took us through the sheltered Burchetts Wood track, which for once was almost bone dry. After tackling the steep hill to Holne a Galaxy bar proved highly effective in recharging Keir's biological batteries, and soon we were off again to Gallant Le Bower and the descent through Hembury Woods that offered plenty of fun for everyone.