The weather holds, my hand is no better, but again, for the third day, I am lucky. My son and partner come up to see me. They bring their two boisterous dogs; there is no Seth to keep them under control this time. The answer is to take them for a walk when they arrive. So once again, I have a lift up to the fell and people to keep an eye on me if any problems arise. I hate to be fussed over, as I feel perfectly well. It’s just my hand that hangs uselessly from its wrist.Cowley Brook Plantation on the fell is our usual destination with the dogs.
They seem to recognise it now after many visits, and once through the gate, they are off lead, chasing whatever scents they pick up. There are deer up here, possibly foxes and traces of other dogs to explore.Disappointing to see so many dog poo bags discarded in the first hundred yards. Time for a litter pick foray before things deteriorate and the morons think it the norm. I’m not sure when I will be able to get back up here as I can’t drive.
It’s a cold, breezy morning with the wind moaning through the trees. Even more have come down since my last visit, and some are precariously lodged against others, not the safest place to be in a gale.
Our usual round is giving the dogs a chance for some wild water swimming. Dogs don’t stay still for long for their portraits.
At least we have worn them out. Back home for some pasta and salad before the family heads to Manchester.I do appreciate all the well wishes and help I’ve received these last few days. Being able to walk up the Fell is so beneficial to me.
I’m glad you managed to get out again BC, you got some good one-handed photos here and the dogs look like they were enjoying themselves.
Getting better with my one good hand. Thankfully I’m right handed.
Can’t manipulate a camera but can use my phone.
The poo bag thing really annoys me! Don’t people realise that bagging it and leaving plastic in the nature is worse than just leaving the poo? Bagging the poo is the worst part too, so if you’ve managed to do that you might as well take it to the bin 🙈
Rant aside, it looked like a lovely walk 🙂
I totally agree, I enjoyed your rant.
It’s good that you have friends and family to get you out and about and the dogs look like they loved the walk too. 🙂
The dogs love coming to Longridge. They become excited going up to the fell and can’t wait to get in the water.
You probably know this already but you can take a photo with iPhone using Siri voice commands. Check it out on Google.
Thanks, Alan, I’ll try that. Any hints for opening bottles or typing?