Our first official OWL Litterpick of 2021. A great group of guys; good weather; good atmosphere; good banter.
We knew there would be plenty to do – although some of our OWLs had undertaken their own individual litterpicks in January and February (what some stars!) so there could have been even more litter to collect.
Experienced litterpickers, we knew what we had to do and got on with it. Some emptying and replacing the ‘permanent’ bags we’ve left in many of the hot spots
Others working through the woods collecting the range of litter we are used to finding.
We think cleaning the woods up – especially of the large amount of sexual debris – is worthwhile. But we also find it difficult to understand why litter has to be discarded, rather than put in the various rubbish sacks and bins that are available. Some places are pretty grim.
Is it any wonder that members of the public, often with kids who enjoy exploring the woods and the various paths and hidey-holes, get upset when they see so much offensive litter? Although we don’t approve of it, does it come as any surprise that someone has cut down much of the vegetation, presumably to spoil our fun by removing the bushes that used to hide a popular hot spot? If we don’t want more of this to happen surely we have to take some responsibility and not leave evidence of our fun there for all to see?! (Rant over!)
A good first half and time for some well-earned refreshments (all provided in a Covid-secure way, of course).
Then off for more. And guess what?! Another area that many of us like to use for nude sunbathing. But does it really have to be left like this?
Much better if it was left like this
We don’t want to be party-poopers. We want guys to be able to do what they want to do, enjoying horny fun. But without causing offence to others and risking complaints and the inevitable negative responses.
Our willing volunteers (yes, we do it for no reward apart from knowing that we’ve potentially helped make the woods a better place for everyone) did a brilliant job.
Thirty six sacks of rubbish collected today. And add forty six sacks that individual OWLs have already collected in 2021 – that’s a total of EIGHTY TWO sacks of litter, including a very large amount of condoms, condom foils, lube sachets, wipes, tissues, the odd vinyl glove, syringes, a bong, poppers bottles and so on.
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