tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post6056239607333443433..comments2023-10-31T15:20:41.147+00:00Comments on The wind and the wellies: Time outFay McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-32535393747593857232011-09-27T22:33:30.200+01:002011-09-27T22:33:30.200+01:00If I die and get a chance to come back. I want to ...If I die and get a chance to come back. I want to come back as your dog. Pretty please!Marruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301685002603280995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-82966541904465944522011-09-27T17:19:12.729+01:002011-09-27T17:19:12.729+01:00Denine thank you for popping in. Crocosmia is a tr...Denine thank you for popping in. Crocosmia is a true stalwart here. Nice blog you have too!<br /><br />Marguerite - west Canada is a place I hope to visit one day. The dog has got away with much mischief with that face.Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-80420523604923799442011-09-27T17:17:18.207+01:002011-09-27T17:17:18.207+01:00Alistair it's gorgeous isn't it. Shetland ...Alistair it's gorgeous isn't it. Shetland has one or two choice neuks too (rosa steppanovas's garden is amazing) but here in Orkney it's a gorgeous spot. <br /><br />Jo running water and calm are happy companions. Peedie requires a haircut, he brought half the forest home.....Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-72515326466795657732011-09-27T17:00:05.291+01:002011-09-27T17:00:05.291+01:00These photos brought back memories of my former ho...These photos brought back memories of my former home on the west coast of Canada. Your descriptions brought back memories of similar walks in the forest. Beautiful photographs and what a delightful face your dog has.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-50495275655693640492011-09-27T14:16:40.411+01:002011-09-27T14:16:40.411+01:00Love your crocosmia picture - just beautiful. :)Love your crocosmia picture - just beautiful. :)Denine M. Anderson-Reganhttp://www.weknowstuff.us.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-14195835104516902852011-09-26T21:42:23.163+01:002011-09-26T21:42:23.163+01:00How or why do the trees grow there? Is it a shelte...How or why do the trees grow there? Is it a sheltered valley? Liverworts have a tactile inviting quality. Only see them in greenhouse pots in our climate!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-69298834183731380902011-09-26T12:52:16.202+01:002011-09-26T12:52:16.202+01:00I find that running water always brings a sense of...I find that running water always brings a sense of calm, I could fall asleep listening to it. What a cutey that little peedie pup is.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-71617996390422383832011-09-26T11:28:44.916+01:002011-09-26T11:28:44.916+01:00An unexpected and surprising treat Fay, and so bea...An unexpected and surprising treat Fay, and so beautifully photographed. I haven't visited the Orkney's but I doubt if this could be achieved in the Shetlands even further north.Alistairhttp://www.aberdeengardening.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-83067430284733904972011-09-25T20:42:30.652+01:002011-09-25T20:42:30.652+01:00Thanks or the lovely comments on Friday I needed a...Thanks or the lovely comments on Friday I needed a break, recharge and a re look at life. The mans (Harold) garden is amazing tucked in this climate. I'm very lucky.<br /><br />Thanks gin!Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-67747171389762359892011-09-25T20:41:16.225+01:002011-09-25T20:41:16.225+01:00Um I meant fran, not Frank!
Janet the peedie pup ...Um I meant fran, not Frank!<br /><br />Janet the peedie pup is a right scalliwag. nice to take you back to that happiest of vallies x<br /><br />Janet me dear, he is a spot the og challenge isn't he. Once the binding gas been done I can rest. But, finally I can put the files away, close the willow books and *enjoy* the next stage. Thanks xx<br /><br />Time sculptor thank you, blogs by smell wouldn't that be a bit great mostly! Glad you enjoyed.Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-62387793925119912092011-09-25T20:37:05.661+01:002011-09-25T20:37:05.661+01:00Yer actual, ta there the peedie dug likes a change...Yer actual, ta there the peedie dug likes a change of scene. Loved your past couple posts, gorgeous! Happy valley is n amazing achievement - he worked so hard. Ta for popping past.<br /><br />Sproutling, woodlands are very special, for all the senses. Very calming<br /><br />B-a-g ta, the vision that chap has was inspiring - the water is part of a home made hydro scheme - fantastic!<br /><br />Frank it's a feeling of freedom and loss really isn't it? Glad you liked the walk!Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-10686491118842221642011-09-25T19:59:17.710+01:002011-09-25T19:59:17.710+01:00Jan it's gorgeous isn't it, so unlike here...Jan it's gorgeous isn't it, so unlike here and just such a triumph of his hard work. Funny how I reflect in such a close space, exactly how lula says, you often crave your opposite norm. I'm glad you enjoyed this special place. X<br /><br />Cheri it's ne of my favourite plants, glad you came with us I enjoyed you coming. The earth smelt gorgeous.<br /><br />Gilibob he was plsying running and hiding, inbetween waiting poor lambFay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-69495752480617295542011-09-25T19:11:19.353+01:002011-09-25T19:11:19.353+01:00Peedie is very patient linnew, he's sat close ...Peedie is very patient linnew, he's sat close by throughout the write up sometimes til the wee small hours, we are truly lucky eith beaches all around and woodlands tucked by. Thanks!Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-18754750586939819342011-09-25T19:09:43.286+01:002011-09-25T19:09:43.286+01:00Jts thank you. It's how I feel right now. I...Jts thank you. It's how I feel right now. I've looked so closely at one project/goal (species) I hope you get to stand back too.....I'm glad you enjoyed the serenity. I'm lucky happy valley (the woodland) is very close to my home. Thanks againFay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-74069833206209670422011-09-25T18:27:48.161+01:002011-09-25T18:27:48.161+01:00so fantastic. this has been one of my favorite po...so fantastic. this has been one of my favorite posts of yours. the prose was lovely. your wee doggie is adorable and a good companion. i liked how you talked about stepping back and seeing the big picture ... how sometimes if we are too close, we don't see the whole thing. very apropos for me right now. a very nice read and it created a wonderful feeling of serenity. i'm glad you could spend some time there.Journeys to Scotlandhttp://ajb47.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-91791066699355075382011-09-25T16:25:31.591+01:002011-09-25T16:25:31.591+01:00I loved the walk in the woods. Such a place, with ...I loved the walk in the woods. Such a place, with a creek and waterfall and all that stonework. Just beautiful. The images of Peedie were great too. Dogs break my heart, they care so much... But I want especially to congratulate you on the thesis. A huge accomplishment-- Onward!linniewhttp://linniew.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-35023209479454236252011-09-25T16:21:30.966+01:002011-09-25T16:21:30.966+01:00Oh Fay, how beautiful. All of it. The pictures, ...Oh Fay, how beautiful. All of it. The pictures, the words, Peedie, the tumbledown stone, the plants, the water, all of it. Thank you so much for posting this - I think all of us feel the need for this kind of reflection sometimes, and thank you for letting us share yours.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897201600150757750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-64516269855210005842011-09-25T08:30:10.475+01:002011-09-25T08:30:10.475+01:00Luscious, absolutely luscious.
Funny to think how...Luscious, absolutely luscious.<br /><br />Funny to think how I seek the same reflection from your 'usual' landscape. I'm surrounded by trees & when 'it' all gets too much for me, I seek the wide open spaces !<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />LulaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-25032916192448789482011-09-25T03:57:57.472+01:002011-09-25T03:57:57.472+01:00Fay, this post fair took my breath away. What a wo...Fay, this post fair took my breath away. What a wonderful oasis amid those big skies. I, too, could smell the earth and feel the damp mist in the air from the stream. The photographs were stunning and I felt as if I was walking into them and alongside you. So you see you did take Me and Moo on a lovely forest walk. I find my peace in the forest amongst the wet earth, the ferns and the crocosmia which, I have to say, is one of my most favourite plants.cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01266842386436970708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-19553543649417475292011-09-24T22:58:43.911+01:002011-09-24T22:58:43.911+01:00Hi Fay, love the pics and peedie dog looked like h...Hi Fay, love the pics and peedie dog looked like he was saying 'follow me' and enjoy the journey. Congrats on finally getting there- it has indeed been a long journey, but a fascinating one. <br /><br />Gill xgillibobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17739807895366629906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-72103357685749383112011-09-24T11:30:12.083+01:002011-09-24T11:30:12.083+01:00That was a lovely diversion. I've read about t...That was a lovely diversion. I've read about this place before, in a now archived blogsite, I think! A remarkable achievement, it is/was! And the peedie dug had a fine day out by the look of things - suitably wet and muddyish for his tastes!yeractualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711767368876221729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-42065239164301583072011-09-24T11:24:59.577+01:002011-09-24T11:24:59.577+01:00What a lovely post! :) Damp green places like this...What a lovely post! :) Damp green places like this woodland are my absolute favourite places to be. They're very recharging and calm. Thanks for taking us on your walk!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-11750691848306624632011-09-24T07:01:41.335+01:002011-09-24T07:01:41.335+01:00This was a beautiful walk with you and your lovely...This was a beautiful walk with you and your lovely dog, the pictures are fabulous. I remember a wonderful feeling of freedom when my thesis was finally handed in and like you say also a feeling of what next? Have a good weekend xFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117681021989984923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-87524026451319948092011-09-23T21:58:16.267+01:002011-09-23T21:58:16.267+01:00You have the most appealing wee dog, Fay. I did en...You have the most appealing wee dog, Fay. I did enjoy a stroll through that tranquil happy place.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999513105724635810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-50525019985687609052011-09-23T21:21:30.035+01:002011-09-23T21:21:30.035+01:00Beautiful photographs Fay, I could almost smell th...Beautiful photographs Fay, I could almost smell the damp earth and moss. Your dog blends in alarmingly well, like one of those "can you spot the" challenges. You are right, we all need to take time to stand back and take stock, and you have had a crazily busy period. What a wonderful place to be able to take a breather.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.com