On Monday as part of the January Challenge I spent a good part of the day helping the Conservation Volunteers clear the pond opposite Cow Tower a prestigious site on the Riverside Walk to the city. Instead of going to the gym I dragged thick Pond Mud from the cleared pond margins to help create a living Hedge on the borders. A bit like waddle and daub. This was hard knackering work but I really enjoyed it and was much better being outside in nature. Swans nearly ate my lunch.