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They led................... I followed..................

IMG_6682 I am not physically fit............................... This sounds like some sort of guilty confession doesn't it ..................... Yesterday, while Hugo and the doggies jauntily took the lead, I struggled behind them, on a walk that largely involved steep paths ................. IMG_9037 .................. Well, half the walk was going up a vertical incline, and the second half was going down a vertical incline. .......................... And I used to be so fit .......................... IMG_9008 Despite their unfeasibly short legs, Ellie and Douglas are real little troupers. The only hiccups occur when they are faced with puddles. (Puddles to us, probably ponds to them). On this walk, Ellie stranded herself in some mud, but I thought she looked like she had dipped her paws in hot chocolate ............. IMG_9028 We had lunch by this Cairn ................ the dogs were very interested in Hugo's delicious home-made pate ..................... And then we headed off back down the hill............... IMG_9022 We were walking in the cheviots, which aren't too far from where we live ................. we're very fortunate ............................ IMG_9032 ................ The winter light was soft, and made the far hills look hazy .............. and beautiful................ IMG_9036 This is one of our favourite walks, not just because it's lovely country side, (I love rugged landscapes), but because we always feel like we're the only one's there for miles around, quite a privilege on our crowded little island ................

Posted on November 17, 2008 |

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RI

SIMPLY STUNNING IMAGES VANESSA...
JUST BEAUTIFUL SO CALM ...
WHAT A LOVELY PLACE TO EAT HOME~MADE PATE !
BACK TO REALITY THE HOT CHOC PAWS !!!
YOUR HAT LOOKS SO GOOD ...{:>)))

Posted by: RI | November 17, 2008 at 10:30 AM

A Thrifty Mrs

Stunning images! Wow.

Posted by: A Thrifty Mrs | November 17, 2008 at 02:48 PM

Helen Lambert

Amazing photos..note to myself must get a better camera.....I can never catch majectic views like that..... it was also lovely to see you wearing such a wonderful hat!!! it's nice to see who you email/blog and post with.....I am usually bringing up the rear behind Pete then Polly....will send you example to make you laugh....love H

Posted by: Helen Lambert | November 17, 2008 at 05:13 PM

Lindsey

You live in such a beautiful place!

Posted by: Lindsey | November 18, 2008 at 09:14 PM

quiteahandful

I was so excited when I read this post...firstly to see you with your gorgeous handknits, then the stunning scenery and of course Ellie, Douglas and Hugo. All beautiful !

Posted by: quiteahandful | November 18, 2008 at 11:27 PM

erika

that is a very sweet picture of the doggies following hugo. i would try that one in black and white! i'm sure it will look great too. i visit your blog very often and love your paintings. why don't you try to portrait one of your sweet doggies? take care, erika

Posted by: erika | November 19, 2008 at 08:33 AM

Helen

What a beautiful place, how lucky you are to have it relatively near to where you live. And by the look of the walk, and the fact that you did it, I would say that you are quite fit - a lot fitter than most, anyway! Thank you for the lovely pictures.

Posted by: Helen | November 20, 2008 at 05:17 PM

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