Monthly Archives: August 2008

Where There’s Muck, There’s Inkcaps and Earthworms

Posted on August 31, 2008 by

Yesterday afternoon, I took the sprogs for a stroll on Scout Scar. It’s a small hill near Kendal (235m). And what’s more you can park virtually on the top. The limestone strata here are tilted so that on the East … Continue reading →

Posted in Fungi, Walking, Wildlife, Woodwell | 1 Comment

Life In A Northern County

Posted on August 29, 2008 by

We’re rounding off the holiday period with a flourish. Well – day trips. Yesterday we went up to Windermere with the Outlaws and some Aussie Relies. We took a cruise on the Lake (hence the Swan), to Waterhead and walked … Continue reading →

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Strolling Therapy

Posted on August 24, 2008 by

Well we’ve had a couple of more pleasant days. Today in particular was good. Not especially warm, but dry and occasionally sunny. As a result we’ve spent much of the day outdoors in the garden and at the children’s playground. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sea, The Cove, Walking | 1 Comment

The Singing Ringing Tree

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

UPDATE: for those arriving from a search engine looking for Andy Goldsworthy sculptures – this sculpture is not by Andy Goldsworthy, but was designed by award-winning architects Tonkin-Liu. Last week we happened to be passing by Burnley and I bullied … Continue reading →

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Spores, Bindweed, Dragonflies

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

With cloudy but dry weather yesterday, and even some sunny spells, we made it into Eaves Wood for a stroll. One effect of this wet summer seems to be an abundance of fungi in the woods. These brackets on an … Continue reading →

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Rainbirds

Posted on August 13, 2008 by

Once again we managed to get out between showers and spent some time on Moss Lane collecting blackberries for some Apple and Blackberry jam. The hedgerows are full of berries. Rosehips and elderberries are mostly still green. The haws are … Continue reading →

Posted in Berries, Trees, Walking | 3 Comments

Sandyhills Bay

Posted on August 13, 2008 by

Last week the sun poked it’s head from behind a cloud briefly and after a rush of blood to the head I packed our two oldest kids into the car and took them away for a few more days by … Continue reading →

Posted in Camping, Holiday Snaps, Sea, Walking | 3 Comments

Between Showers…

Posted on August 12, 2008 by

After our splendid week in sunny Wales, the dismal wet weather has resumed. We have managed to get out occasionally. Last week we walked down to Woodwell for a fishing expedition. Inspecting the catch: We caught several small fish, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Bugs, Walking, Woodwell | 1 Comment

Towyn Farm – Hedgerow Flowers

Posted on August 11, 2008 by

Although it’s the coastal paths that come most readily to mind when I think of our holidays at Towyn, walking along the lanes or across the fields is also delightful because the hedgerows are bright with a profusion of flowers. … Continue reading →

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Carn Fadryn

Posted on August 6, 2008 by

Although we rarely ventured far from the campsite and the beach, we did find time one afternoon to walk up Carn Fadryn, the highest hill on the peninsula at 371m. The boys fell asleep in the car as we drove … Continue reading →

Posted in Bugs, Camping, Clouds, Flowers, Walking, Wildflowers | 2 Comments