Walkies 02/10/2010
In my previous Blog, I remarked about how the severe winter conditions had caused some deterioration to the surface of the bridleway adjacent to our house - in particular how old house bricks used for the original foundations had become exposed. At the time, I hadn't thought to take a photo; so, before today's walk, I wandered down to the spot and took this photo....  During the walk, I saw further evidence of the aforementioned weather conditions and, in particular, something which - at first sight - seemed quite scary.......  At the angle from which I was approaching, I could be excused for imagining that a body was hanging from a tree. However, it turned out to be a branch which, because of the weight of snow on it, had fallen away from a tree. The fact that there was a slight mist in the air added to the 'spooky' sensation and it didn't take too much imagination to envisage conditions when it might have been even more frightening - dusk, for example. Later, on my way home, I noticed that it wasn't only bridleways and trees which had been affected by the snow and ice. Here is evidence of some serious erosion of tarmacadam on the lane which leads up to where we live......  Walkies 02/02/2010
The weather and the conditions which prevailed as a result of it have meant that the few walks I have taken since Christmas have been mainly confined to tarmacadam surfaces. Today, however, I risked venturing down the bridleway which runs alongside our house and the first thing which caught my eye was the extent to which the path had eroded since my last visit. There were places (and I can't imagine why I didn't think to take a photo) where old house bricks - which had been used as foundations when the path was renovated recently - were completely exposed because a significant amount of the top-surface had been washed away. Another thing which hadn't been evident before winter set in was how many rabbit burrows were situated quite close to the path but hidden by foliage during the summer and autumn. Here's one of them........  Walkies 12/03/2009
With one thing and another (I've been a bit 'out-of-sorts', recently), I've not been out and about as much as I should. So, as a first step to put that matter to rights, I've bought some new waterproof boots to replace the ones which fell apart. I've also dug out an old pair of corduroy trousers as it's probably a few degrees cooler than when I last ventured out. Here's a picture of the boots before they get covered in mud.  Walkies 11/09/2009
The more astute readers (assuming there are any) may have noticed that I drove to the bonfire site mentioned in the last blog. In other words, I didn't walk - and the reason for this is that the previously mentioned waterproof walking boots have proved to be a very good example of what happens when you leave such items in the garage for more than a few years without touching them. Serves me right, really......  Walkies 11/02/2009
I haven't walked for a week, or so, which probably accounts for the fact that I was a little sugared at the end of today's effort. Another factor is that autumn is starting to show it's claws and it's getting a bit 'soggy' underfoot - making the going rather heavy. I don't think I can wander around in MBT trainers for much longer; so, I'll have to dig out my waterproof walking boots. This pond was on the route.  Walkies 10/20/2009
Today's walk took me past the area where the local village celebrations are held on the fifth of November. Clearly, the group known as "The Bonfire Boys" are well into their preparations for the event.......  Walkies 06/21/2009
  Here's a close-up. Not bad for an inexpensive little camera, I thought . Having said that, I believe modern mobile telephones are probably just as efficient. Walkies 06/20/2009
 Unfortunately, the pictures don't quite demonstrate just how steep it is and there are sections which are even more hazardous than those I've photographed.  The reason I'm drawing attention to it is that there was evidence that some idiot had tried to ride a horse UP the path - clearly designated as a footpath and NOT a bridle path, by the way. Had I been there when it took place, I would have made it quite clear what I thought and taken a photo which I would give to whatever authority is responsible for 'policing' what, in my opinion, is a clear case of animal cruelty. Walkies 06/19/2009
  It's just as well this construction-work has carried out because some of these bikers travel at break-neck speed. However, I have to say that, more often than not, they are very considerate towards an elderly walker and it's not unusual for the first of a group of riders to shout out how many are following. Walkies 05/12/2009
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