Category Archives: dog walking

It’s been real….

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Food,Photography & France

I felt like I was Roger Hammerstein as I walked along the forest paths this morning. There was a bright golden haze on the meadow, and the cattle were standing like statues but unfortunately the corn wouldn’t reach up to … Continue reading →

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The Hound of the Daffodils….

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Food,Photography & France

Much as I dislike diminutives, I’m very fond of Trigger and Gypsy. The two eponymous poodles have been in our charge over the last few days, which has meant that I have been drawn away from stove and keyboard and … Continue reading →

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If you go down to the woods today…..

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Food,Photography & France

Apart from the discovery of a wasps’ nest in the wall of the house, today started well. The dogs and I were strolling down the sun dappled sandy track that leads into the depths of the Forest of Mervent. On … Continue reading →

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