Monthly Archives: December 2008

Woodwell Two Times

Posted on December 30, 2008 by

Another cold and frosty day. Fine weather still, but the sunshine was more intermittent today. This morning all of the kids joined me for a trip to Woodwell. We took the field path to Silverdale Green and then went along … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Fungi, Walking, Woodwell | 2 Comments

Hutton Roof

Posted on December 29, 2008 by

Saturday was again cold and bright (and the weather has remained so despite forecasts to the contrary). With in-laws on hand to child-mind we had long planned to escape for a child free walk in the Lakes. Baby S had … Continue reading →

Posted in Crooked Trees, Leaves, Limestone Pavement, Maps, Walking | 5 Comments

Transformational Magic

Posted on December 27, 2008 by

Managed to get out for brief forays in Eaves Wood on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day, which were both bright, sunny pleasant days, although Boxing Day was quite cold. Both walks began with my usual companion on foot rather … Continue reading →

Posted in Bark, Eaves Wood, Leaves, Trees, Walking | 1 Comment

Christmas Eve Strolls

Posted on December 26, 2008 by

To Woodwell… …with the whole family, who looked out the geocache hidden nearby… Just past the solstice, the woods hold symbols of both autumn… Dog Rose leaves. And the regeneration to come… …with what are surely new leaves on some … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Fungi, Leaves, Walking, Woodwell | 1 Comment

Bonsor Mine

Posted on December 26, 2008 by

I didn’t get particularly far in my wanderings at Coniston, but I did walk up to the ruins of Bonsor mine a couple of times. The mine is above the youth hostel, alongside Red Dell Beck… There are lots of … Continue reading →

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Coniston Coppermines

Posted on December 23, 2008 by

We had a long weekend away with old friends at Coniston Coppermines Youth Hostel. The weather wasn’t always great, but the company more than made up for that. Maybe a howling gale outside provides the best conditions for catching up … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Walking | 6 Comments

Squirrel

Posted on December 17, 2008 by

I often see squirrels on my walks, but they rarely sit still long enough for me to even get my lens cap off, never mind take a photo. Darren manages to get plenty of photos, I don’t know how – … Continue reading →

Posted in Walking, Wildlife | 2 Comments

Vegetable Potential

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

In a brief window of opportunity on Sunday I took S out for a quick turn around the village, combining a fresh air fix with an errand by dropping off a birthday card for a friend on the Row. Although … Continue reading →

Posted in Fungi, Moss, Trees, Walking | 1 Comment

An Astronomy Lesson

Posted on December 14, 2008 by

“Dad, Dad come and look at the moon.” “It’s the shiny thing in the sky” Thanks kids.

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Forest

Posted on December 12, 2008 by

The word ‘temple’ comes from the root ‘tem’, to cut – a forest clearing. The inspiration of those who made civilisation’s first temples and churches all over the world, was the forest. You can see it in the pillars, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Trees | 5 Comments