Just sitting there last night by the fire watching the sunset over the trees
Another pleasant evening, a cool breeze, peaceful. Or was it?
A few dark clouds overhead, they'll come to nothing
But then....Patter patter patter down came the rain
So what, I've experienced worse
So into my shelter snug and warm, a little rain will cause no harm
But then came the wind, not just any wind but a tearing screaming gale blasting the rain with the force of a bullet. Tearing at the skin, numbing the flesh
My firepit now a pool of ***** grey sludge, cooking kit scattered far and wide
OK, drop the sides so I'm watertight, one last warming scotch then I'm in for the night
Close my ears to that wild banshee screaming out there in the dark
0545am
The wind has lessened but still the rain is pouring down, a muddy swamp where was once hard ground
The gentle stream where I keep my beers cold now a raging torrent of ***** brown water
(I never lost my beers though)
I have a routine I rarely miss, a hot mug of tea after taking a ****
And I won't be beaten by a small summer storm
So into a dry bag where I keep some stuff, a few bits of wood and tumble dryer fluff
Between the roots of a tree a fire soon takes hold, on goes a *** and soon steam arose
On goes a pan with some bacon and beans
And then, out came the sun
To be caught in a storm like that isn't much fun but it's all part of the wild camping game