Monthly Archives: January 2011

A Walrus Speaks

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings Sorry, the kids have been watching ‘The Sound of Music’. And prompted me to think about the Joy of … Continue reading →

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Wellies Walk

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Haweswater After my day-off last weekend it was TBH’s turn this weekend, but my parents were on hand to tend to the herd, and TBH hadn’t made any arrangements for her day so I suggested that she might like me … Continue reading →

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After the Deluge

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Aira Force It rained. Rained again. Paused. Then rained some more only heavier and with added spite. On Saturday afternoon X-Ray called in to pick me up and drive us both to CJ’s in Keswick. CJ’s house is beside the … Continue reading →

Posted in Birketts, Friends, Wainwright bagging, Walking, Waterfalls | 2 Comments

The Bare Bones Of It

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

He was glad that he liked the country undecorated, hard, and stripped of its finery. He had got down to the bare bones of it, and they were fine and strong and simple. ‘He’ is Mole, heading: towards the  Wild … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Eaves Wood, Gait Barrows, Haweswater, Trees | 4 Comments

Boundary Riding

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

from the Mike Moon Postcard Collection Another get together of outdoor bloggers? Could be – note the beards and soft-shell fabrics. Actually it takes us back to where this blog began almost three years ago – with the idea of … Continue reading →

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The Holly and the Ivy

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

The holiday season has been and gone, the decorations are safely stowed away for next year and I’m back at work. Somehow I’ve managed to let the blog slip again – not that I have a lot of walking to … Continue reading →

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