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shrove tuesday
Posted Feb 24, 2009
This is a little of what happens in my neck of the woods today and tomorrow; although as yet, this is film from last year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=cvkCcCXweOo
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It's a long way down from here
Posted Dec 9, 2008
Ginger and white kitten from two gardens away (who actually lives in our kitchen) was obviously hoping for breakfast!
The dark patch at the bottom left hand corner of the picture are leylandii, which stand around 20ft tall - to give an idea of how high the little blighter had got. I'm surprised that the branches held his weight.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11305258@N08/3095484978/
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Dorset Autumn 2008
Posted Nov 25, 2008
Sorry for the delay – I’ve had MMF’s ‘black dog’ for ages and the report on my Dorset trip has been put back – good job I made notes at the time.
I had an absolutely wonderful time; Bluesue as usual, had made a reservation for me at the hotel – in just the right room – sea view and balcony where I could pollute the atmosphere, without breaking any of the house rules.
Bluesue had an issue with her car on the Sunday, so by the time she arrived; it was too late to actually go anywhere. However, we had a lovely few hours walking around Bournemouth. We walked down to the main pier and then on to a beautiful park; which for the time of the year, was alive with people, all intent on making the most of the decent weather. We looked at the shops (a magical place if you are into shopping; which we weren’t) and then back to the hotel; where we imbibed a small amount of the Scottish amber nectar before Bluesue had to return home. All in all, a lovely afternoon.
Monday morning dawned bright and clear; and I was walking along the cliffs at stupid
O ‘Clock before having an excellent breakfast. As I couldn’t sign in to the caravan site until 4:00pm, I felt particularly privileged when Bluesue invited me round to her home in the morning. I spent a little time on the cliffs at Boscombe and eventually found my way to the right address. Bluesue was out to guide me in and as I entered her home, I was confronted by this MAGNIFICENT black cat – Cpt Edward Teach – (don’t ask!); who was ensconced on his favourite chair in the hall.
I was given coffee and a comfy seat; and within a very few minutes I was being surveyed by HIMSELF! He looked up at me – sized me up – decided that I would perhaps pass muster and then climbed onto my knee, turned around in time honoured fashion and lay down for a snooze. That’s the moment when you know you are really welcome (I already felt welcomed by the human fraternity) but you know that you have really ‘made it big time’ when the cat of the house accepts you!!
Bluesue showed me her photo programme on the PC and explained such a lot I could do, which I hadn’t known about before. We then explored the garden where she had planted fruit trees and had loads of lovely plants in and around the place. We looked at the fox run and I thoroughly enjoyed myself, until it was sadly time to leave and drive to Poole.
On Tuesday we went over to Brownsea Island for the day. A magical place; with loads of red squirrels. However, the little blighters were far too fast for any decent photographs. We did see some of the camera crew, who were filming Autumwatch. The scenery was beautiful and the trip back by ferry took us around all the islands in Poole Harbour. The weather had been really kind for most of the day, so it was a bit of a surprise when we docked, to find ourselves in the middle of a hail storm. Bluesue needed to get home and I wanted to browse around the old town shops, so we parted company until the morrow …
Wednesday morning was an early start day. We went to Arne – a favourite of mine – It was fabulous. Unlike my visit in May when the deer were extremely timid, they were all over the place and constantly underfoot! We managed to get several decent shots of the stags with horns locked; and loads of pics of groups of deer (mostly with a stag in charge)
I will not put any deer pics on Flickr, because Bluesue and I were mostly walking side by side and were often taking similar shots. There were loads of different birds and a million squirrels (unfortunately grey). I actually saw a dartford warbler. (Why Dartford?) we were nowhere near Kent!!
Now! When I was down in May, Bluesue kindly gave me a location map, with all sorts of interesting places to visit. When making notes for this report, I kept putting bits saying (refer to map) - can I find the bl**dy map? Can I h**l. Therefore, although we also visited somewhere else, I can’t be certain that I remember where it was.
I know we went through the village of Corfe and then to Durlston Country Park; where we saw the Tilly Whim Caves and the lighthouse. We walked a little way along the coastal path from where the scenery is spectacular, and then back through a woodland path to the car park.
Thursday we spent a lovely day visiting Blashford Lakes (another of my favourite places) where Bluesue has already mentioned we saw what looked like a poorly chaffinch. We walked around to various hides and got several good shots. Then on to Bolderwood (where Bluesue took the photo of the white stag. The deer here were too far away for any reasonable shots.
We then travelled to the cider farm we visited in May, so that I could take back some more of the amber nectar for SS. I got some reasonable shots of the equipment; which I’ll put up on Flickr when I get a minute (what’s a minute?)
What I did manage to get though was a new ‘friend’ who was almost tame. A visiting fox who let me feed him from about three feet away.
All in all, another wonderful holiday; made so much more interesting having a good friend to share it with.
Thanks again Bluesue!
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Latest reply: Nov 25, 2008
Oh Dear
Posted Nov 14, 2008
Just a short notice to let any interested bodies know that Bluesue's computer has finally died the death; and it could be a short while before she is back online.
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Back to the sunny? South
Posted Oct 18, 2008
Well! I'm all packed - car nice and shiny and full of fuel - thanks to SS. Am off in the morning for another few days with Blue Sue in Sunny (hopefully) Dorset.
I've packed the wellies and cagoule just in case AND I have remembered all the camera equipment this time - lenses, new fancy posh case - fully charged battery re-installed into camera WS, so as I don't forget it in the morning.
Progress report at some point next week-end.
Yippppeeeeeee - I'm going to the sea-side. Most people pack shorts and swimsuits for the sea-side - I pack wellies.
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Latest reply: Oct 18, 2008
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