Thursday 11 August 2011

Tootling

Tosca isn't very nimble since her other leg 'went' recently, so our walks are slow and easy - more of an amble really. Flossie comes too, but once off the lead, can race ahead and generally exercise herself; she has a longer, more energetic walk later.

Today there was light rain as we set off for our morning amble. No one was about. I had my camera, but not my specs, so half my pictures were taken on the wrong setting and are blurred, and I missed the recurring rainbows, but I'm including them so that you can see what's just a few hundred yards away from my house.



Flossie hasn't shown much interest in horses, but this one came over at such a smart trot that she felt it only polite to say good morning.



Cautiously.





The little brook that I can hear at night  is alongside as we stroll damply home. Living here, I will never have straight hair again.



Time for breakfast. The sun will be out later.

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

I looks marvellous Rachel, you'll know your way around very soon. I hope you will post more pictures of your area in the future. Have you been to the pub yet?

Susan said...

Wow !! it looks & sounds like heaven.
The team sounds, well, happy & settled in.

xoxoxoxox les Gang

Mary ,East Coventry USA said...

So who cares about straight hair? What a beautiful area- so happy for you and the furry friends.
Best wishes-
Mary

Desiree said...

Wow, you're making me jealous, what a lovely neighbourhood. You really made the right choice.
And yes, more more pictures please, I love the english countryside. :-)

Planet Penny said...

How does it feel to be a country girl? I envy you the hills and running water. You'd think I'd have plenty of water living on the Broads, but you actually have to be ON them to appreciate them, and you need hills to make the water run anywhere. It all looks lovely, nice to see you settling in. xx

Marcheline said...

When you live in such a heavenly place, who gives a hang about straight hair? Sigh...

judy in ky said...

Oh, it's so beautiful there! The horse is very sweet looking. Tell Tosca for me that I am an ambler, too.

jabblog said...

I love the rolling hills and the streams. Lovely area.

the veg artist said...

Ahh. Hair and rain. I know all about that! The countryside looks lovely - even in soft focus!

Arthur Ransome said...

How beautiful it is, how lovely for you and the animals. Your brambles are so far on - I've just disposed of one in my new garden and it was only just flowering!

erleichda said...

lovely pictures! i am on my way to pick up some blackcurrants : )

Mary Ann Tate said...

Looks and sounds lovely :)

A Heron's View said...

Good to see you finding your way around the countryside.
So with all that fruit available will you soon be making a blackberry & apple pie/crumble which goes very well with west country clotted cream m'dear :)

Noelle the dreamer said...

An absolute delight to view something of your corner of the world! Please continue to share!
It appears all your dreams came through!
Blessings,

Lucille said...

I can smell that damp mossy air.

Anonymous said...

I love the photo of Flossie and the horse!! Who needs fancy scientific instruments to measure moisture/humidity - just ask a woman how much her hair has curled!!

Lyn said...

Lovely walk, lucky you!
xxx

Dartford Warbler said...

I gave up on straight hair years ago, when we moved out here.

Your new locality looks so beautiful and full of character. The pony, by its greyness and its build, looks like a a young one and will be as inquisitive as Flossie is! A new friendship in the making ?

lovethosecupcakes said...

Ah, embrace the frizz.
(Funny, I posted about a walk with the dog. Different setting, obviously).

kathek said...

Thank you! you ARE in Heaven, I just know it. You are living my dream and I am loving seeing it through your eyes!

Pam said...

You mean you haven't had pouring rain for the past fortnight? Ah, then, you didn't move to Edinburgh. Wise.

Looks beautiful.

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