Marathon

Hello again - I am sitting here in front of my computer and the screen is lighting the dark room, outside there's a downpour of hailstones beating against the window - brrr! It's been so changeable here this morning, one minute it's dark and menacing and the next sunny and bright. I hope it holds up on Sunday, as the London Marathon is finally here and, although a light fall of rain is often welcome we'd all rather it didn't pour!

Anyway, the last couple of weeks have been wonderful as we have had the opportunity to meet more fascinating local people. Last week we met Rowland Dibble, who was such an authority on the Marshes and Braunton's war-time history that would could have more than filled the Exporers, web-site and more with his anecdoates and expertise. He very kindly showed us the sluice gates that so accurately control water levels on the Marshes and rather intrepidly guided us through certain water courses with camera equipment, microphones, lamps and all - it was such fun. I learnt so much and was lucky enough to visit places that people don't generally have access to, so I was very grateful to Rowland for all his help and hope that you will enjoy seeing the fruits of our labour.

Work on the Explorers is very very nearly complete. We've been adding finishing touches like sound effects and re-doing one or two items to ensure they are as high quality as possible. We've deliberated over which cows moo is more appropriate, what sort of screensaver we prefer and various other choices that have sprung up in these closing stages. It's so exciting to see everything stitched together and working as a whole, I just can't wait to see it all on an actual Explorer device and to be able to go out into Braunton and see the thing come to life.

Well, I can't bide here chatting all day - I've got packing to do. No doubt those of you who know David will be looking out for him on Sunday - he's really very grateful for all the support he's received and hopes he'll do everyone proud, despite not being too confident about his ankle and now his left calf too - all rather worrying. Anyway, will be in touch again when I return from the big smoke. In the meantime if anyone has anything that they would like me to include on the Explore Braunton web-site, please get in touch. I will be focusing all my attention on gathering content for that for the next three weeks. Adios!