last moments in the life of a tree.
Monday, March 13, 2006
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Highland Water
Today we walked from the Highland Water carpark it was the first time we had walked here this year. Years ago there was a Forest cottage , but at the beginning of the 20th century the cottage, which had no running water or power supplies ,was demolished. However although it was hard to see where the cottage had stood parts of the garden were recognisable by the plants that had survived. There are several Eucalyptus trees that reach way up in the sky and also a lot of daffodils. Today the daffodils were just beginning to bud up. However this may be the last year we see thenm as the new National Park authorities are doing a lot of work here.
Many new fences and gates have been errected and alredy some of the bulbs have been removed. Ponies are grazing down by the stream where previously they had been fenced out and many of the coniferous trees are being felled. Hopefully we will go back in a couple of weeks and take some pictures of the daffodils.
On the way home we saw the first foal for this year. It was just by the roadside but unfortunately at a junction and I was unable to stop and get a photo...but watch this space hopefully I will see it again in the week and get a picture.
Many new fences and gates have been errected and alredy some of the bulbs have been removed. Ponies are grazing down by the stream where previously they had been fenced out and many of the coniferous trees are being felled. Hopefully we will go back in a couple of weeks and take some pictures of the daffodils.
On the way home we saw the first foal for this year. It was just by the roadside but unfortunately at a junction and I was unable to stop and get a photo...but watch this space hopefully I will see it again in the week and get a picture.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Evening sky
I just looked out the window as I went to get the dogs their dinner......such a pretty sky.
Red sky at night
A shepherds Delight.
Red sky in the Morning
A shepherds warning!
Red sky at night
A shepherds Delight.
Red sky in the Morning
A shepherds warning!
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Salisbury Cathedral.
Its been raining in the forest so we are looking at Salisbury Cathedral today.
The photos are from September last year when Mattie was over from Canada.
Salisbury Cathedral has a 404ft Spire ...the tallest in England The cathedral was built in the 13th Century and the spire was added in the 14th Century
Edward Rutherfurds novel Sarum tells the story of the building of the Cathedral and of the original settlement of Sarum.
The photos are from September last year when Mattie was over from Canada.
Salisbury Cathedral has a 404ft Spire ...the tallest in England The cathedral was built in the 13th Century and the spire was added in the 14th Century
Edward Rutherfurds novel Sarum tells the story of the building of the Cathedral and of the original settlement of Sarum.
Monday, March 06, 2006
A tribute to JR
Yesterday a friend released her dog to the rainbow bridge.
A tribute to JR
I share the words I sent to Terry on hearing that JR had flown to the bridge......they were posted on the FCR list a few years ago.
I was standing on a hillside, in a field of blowing wheat,
And the spirit of a flat-coat was lying at my feet.
He looked at me with kind, dark eyes, ancient wisdom shinning through.
And in the essence of His being His love shone clear and true.
His mind did lock upon my heart as I stood there on that day,
And he told me of his story about a place so far away.
His take did put my mind at ease, my fears did fade away,
About what lay ahead of me on another distant day.
"I live among God's creatures now in the heavens of your mind.
So do not grieve for me my friend for I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbows hue, my leash a shooting star.
My boundaries are the Milky Way where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here and I am not confined,
But free to roam God's heavens among my Flat-coat kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud, gentle breezes rocking me.
And dream the dreams of earthlings and how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats and tennis balls abound.
And milkbones line the walkways just waiting to be found.
There even is a ring set up, the grass all lush and green.
And everyone who gaits around becomes the Best of Breed.
For we're all winners in this place, we have no faults you see.
And God passes out those ribbons to each one, even me.
I drink from waters laced with gold, my world a beauty to behold.
And wise old dogs do form my pride to amble at my very side.
At night I sleep in an angel's arms, her wings protecting me.
And moonbeams dance about us as stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent and you stand at Heaven's Gate,
Have no fear of loneliness for here you know I wait."
Author unknown
A tribute to JR
I share the words I sent to Terry on hearing that JR had flown to the bridge......they were posted on the FCR list a few years ago.
I was standing on a hillside, in a field of blowing wheat,
And the spirit of a flat-coat was lying at my feet.
He looked at me with kind, dark eyes, ancient wisdom shinning through.
And in the essence of His being His love shone clear and true.
His mind did lock upon my heart as I stood there on that day,
And he told me of his story about a place so far away.
His take did put my mind at ease, my fears did fade away,
About what lay ahead of me on another distant day.
"I live among God's creatures now in the heavens of your mind.
So do not grieve for me my friend for I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbows hue, my leash a shooting star.
My boundaries are the Milky Way where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here and I am not confined,
But free to roam God's heavens among my Flat-coat kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud, gentle breezes rocking me.
And dream the dreams of earthlings and how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats and tennis balls abound.
And milkbones line the walkways just waiting to be found.
There even is a ring set up, the grass all lush and green.
And everyone who gaits around becomes the Best of Breed.
For we're all winners in this place, we have no faults you see.
And God passes out those ribbons to each one, even me.
I drink from waters laced with gold, my world a beauty to behold.
And wise old dogs do form my pride to amble at my very side.
At night I sleep in an angel's arms, her wings protecting me.
And moonbeams dance about us as stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent and you stand at Heaven's Gate,
Have no fear of loneliness for here you know I wait."
Author unknown
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Cold winds at Deadmans Hill
Although the sun is shining the wind was very cold this morning at Deadman's hill.The little stream was all iced over. It looks very dry and brown........Hurry Up Spring!!
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Who stole the bridge?
Today we walked at Pigbush. We did a circular walk over the causeway by the bog and then round through the woods. At the end ogf this walk we cross the stream via a little footbridge.....but when we got there the bridge was closed and we had to wad across the stream. Fortunately we had boots on. They are rebuilding the bridge and we passed signs on the way back to the car saying no admittance . Too bad they didn't tell us before we started out!
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