Well said nutty. Unfortunately some people are too arrogant or dim to see that WE need to help the countryside/national parks initially so then there will be no more outbreaks and we can head back into the hills afterwards. It's all about GIVE AND TAKE, but all some people are doin is taking and it really is not fair. I love canoeing and we are under strict orders from the BCU (british canoe union)NOT to go out on the water. At first it was only if we had to take our stuff through farm land but now there is a total stop on it. I believe that the majority of people are abiding to this, but please, if there are any canoeists here, PLEASE follow these guidelines set out by the BCU as it IS for our own good in the end. NO-one in our canoe club is going out, although tees barage is still open as it is manmade in the middle of middlesbrough almost, so there are still some places for us to go if we get desperate.

Blessings to all the farmers and everyone involved in this terrible disease, and all the animals, we all hope that this can be resolved soon.

Peace

Emma xx