Monthly Archives: January 2010

Treats In Store

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

“I’m going into the village to get a paper.” “Hang on Granddad – I’ll come with you.” And that’s how the boys were booted, suited, helmeted and on their bikes quicker than you can say ‘a trip to the sweetshop’. … Continue reading →

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Trees – fallen; in fog; in dew drops.

Posted on January 24, 2010 by

At times yesterday it seemed that the fog might lift, but it clung on through the day.  Out on an errand, I took a detour (which turned out to be a long one) through Eaves Wood. In the damp, the … Continue reading →

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Walking Versus Gawking

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

  Sunday Quite a cacophony of birdsong when I set off through the village this afternoon and it soon became apparent why. Although I’m sure that they weren’t solely responsible – the Sparrows in the hedgerow were fairly vocal for … Continue reading →

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Bird Report

Posted on January 17, 2010 by

Took the kids to Leighton Moss with me. I was hoping that they would get a chance to feed a tame Robin from the hand., but it wasn’t to be. With the thaw mostly complete (although the meres were still … Continue reading →

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A Siege, a Wedge and a Water Dance

Posted on January 16, 2010 by

My recuperation is complete and I’m back to work on Monday. Obviously, it’s good to be getting better, but Thursday afternoon’s excellent excursion was tinged with the bittersweet knowledge that it would be the last such weekday walk seasoned with … Continue reading →

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Yes, We Have No Bitterns…Again.

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

“So, I’m sorry that it’s Yes, we have no Bitterns…again.” Which is what John, the leader of our merry band, said when we finished our Bittern-less tour of Leighton Moss. That’s an amazing coincidence, I thought, that’s exactly what I … Continue reading →

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A Bevy of Birds*

Posted on January 14, 2010 by

  Or: My Favourite Christmas Present Concluded (for now) Crossing the Kent Viaduct I didn’t get far after finishing my lunch before I was distracted again by Fieldfares and Redwings. Arnside, with its promenade, has pretensions to seaside resort status  … Continue reading →

Posted in Berries, Birds, Castles, Eaves Wood, Haweswater, Ice, Reeds, River Kent, Snow, Sunset, Walking | 4 Comments

My Favourite Christmas Present

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

Friday’s walk was a stunner, and may have to be split over several posts – we’ll see how it goes. Regular readers (hah!) may have noticed that I managed to get out for far more longer walks last year than … Continue reading →

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A Quick Stomp

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

Thursday brought an insight into TBH’s regular routine – drop S off at playgroup, ‘a quick stomp’ to Leighton Moss, a cup of tea and then ‘a quick stomp’ back again to pick him up. I obviously hadn’t listened properly … Continue reading →

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Yes, We Have No Bitterns

Posted on January 9, 2010 by

Lest, after my previous post, I’m accused of painting TBH as the villain of the piece, I should make it clear right away that Wednesday’s very successful trip was entirely her idea. She’d seen a poster advertising a guided Bittern … Continue reading →

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