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Post by Northy on Nov 4, 2019 7:58:10 GMT
I was at Dimmingsdale yesterday and the colours were starting to turn there, spotted a couple of kingfishers on my walk but no dippers unfortunately the river was too swollen in the usual haunts. Real treat on Wednesday morning just as I was about to go onto the field a flock of 40/50 lapwings went overhead. There's not many finer sights out there. In the woods in Marbury park yesterday morning was quite stunning in places, mist and the colours.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Nov 4, 2019 9:31:34 GMT
The colour changes along the valley and railway line here in this part of Wales was fantastic in the sunshine yesterday morning. Buzzards and Kites are as busy as ever and their gliding profiles really add to the backdrop.
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Post by thequietman on Nov 5, 2019 12:29:10 GMT
The colour changes along the valley and railway line here in this part of Wales was fantastic in the sunshine yesterday morning. Buzzards and Kites are as busy as ever and their gliding profiles really add to the backdrop. Was thinking much the same yesterday. It was drizzling but the air was dead still. The range of colours on the trees was stunning, counterpointed by the starkness of some of the deciduous trees that had lost their leaves. Amazing.
Weather much the same today but somehow everything seems grey and lifeless.
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Post by Northy on Nov 5, 2019 14:49:59 GMT
One I took early on Sunday morning when out for a run, the sun trying to break through before hiding again for another couple of hours, bottom of somewhere known locally as 'spud hill' guess what they grow in fields
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Post by felonious on Nov 5, 2019 18:09:02 GMT
One I took early on Sunday morning when out for a run, the sun trying to break through before hiding again for another couple of hours, bottom of somewhere known locally as 'spud hill' guess what they grow in fields At the race on Sunday it started off misty at 10:30 and just after the two mile marker at the top of the ridge the sun broke through in a similar fashion to the photo. Stunning.
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Post by Northy on Nov 6, 2019 10:24:52 GMT
One I took early on Sunday morning when out for a run, the sun trying to break through before hiding again for another couple of hours, bottom of somewhere known locally as 'spud hill' guess what they grow in fields At the race on Sunday it started off misty at 10:30 and just after the two mile marker at the top of the ridge the sun broke through in a similar fashion to the photo. Stunning. This was about 08.00, tried to break through then about a minute later disappeared again until about 10
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Post by potterinleeds on Nov 13, 2019 20:52:02 GMT
Saw my first snow of the season this morning, on the summit of Cross Fell in the North Pennines, about 20 miles north of the hill I was working on top of. Winter is coming!
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Post by felonious on Nov 14, 2019 7:45:26 GMT
Saw my first snow of the season this morning, on the summit of Cross Fell in the North Pennines, about 20 miles north of the hill I was working on top of. Winter is coming! I think snow was mentioned in Devon this morning and sleet was forecast here lat weekend at some point but it never materialised.
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Post by Northy on Nov 14, 2019 8:40:16 GMT
There was a good few inches of snow on the top of Moel Famue last Sunday, good job it wasn't the week before as it was Fell Hell 10k up there
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Post by felonious on Nov 15, 2019 19:37:30 GMT
Well me and Gnasher do a couple of miles around the fields twice a day, he's 9 and a half and still fit. To get to the field we have to cross a footbridge, handrail one side and open on the other, the width of two railway sleepers so we cross the footbridge 4 times a day. Yesterday as I crossed the footbridge I heard a splash. After 9 years of safely traversing the thing he fell in. I was howling with laughter and anyone who has a dog will recognise that look of indignation when they're being laughed at. It's the second time he's gone in off the bridge. The first time was when the old dog got so pissed off of being nipped by a puppy he maneuvered him over the edge. Many years ago we had a dog who was obsessive with cleaning his balls. One night he was a bit to keen, yelped and leapt two foot off the rug
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Post by felonious on Dec 28, 2019 20:28:27 GMT
Just put this song on the music thread but thought it's sweet and fluffy enough to go on here.
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Post by murphthesurf on Dec 29, 2019 18:35:30 GMT
Well me and Gnasher do a couple of miles around the fields twice a day, he's 9 and a half and still fit. To get to the field we have to cross a footbridge, handrail one side and open on the other, the width of two railway sleepers so we cross the footbridge 4 times a day. Yesterday as I crossed the footbridge I heard a splash. After 9 years of safely traversing the thing he fell in. I was howling with laughter and anyone who has a dog will recognise that look of indignation when they're being laughed at. It's the second time he's gone in off the bridge. The first time was when the old dog got so pissed off of being nipped by a puppy he maneuvered him over the edge. Many years ago we had a dog who was obsessive with cleaning his balls. (*) One night he was a bit to keen, yelped and leapt two foot off the rug Reminds me of that old joke, Fel: Family + visitor to their house sitting talking when their doggy, sitting on hearth rug in front of them, starts performing the same (*) action: Visitor: Ooo, I wish I could do that. House/dog owner: Here - give 'im this couple of bonios and he'll probably let you.
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Post by Northy on Dec 29, 2019 21:24:20 GMT
Large flock of about 100 redwings in the fields this afternoon, they all flew into the trees when the buzzard arrived
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Post by Northy on Dec 30, 2019 9:16:55 GMT
Couple of pics from last nights sunset, one from Northy land and one from Felonious land
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Post by potterinleeds on Dec 31, 2019 18:43:57 GMT
Fantastic day out to end the year in Haworth. Couldn't be arsed to drive so caught new train to Keighley and then old steam train to Howarth. I'm not a steam train buff but it was a lovely experience, spacious carriages, free mince pies etc. Weather was perfect for Howarth - a middle distance mistiness, some late afternoon sunshine on the fell tops, cold air. Lots of arty shops, some good veggie cafes, couple of really good pubs and loads of Bronte tat on the steep cobbled Main Street. Didn't have time to walk out to Top Withens (supposed inspiration for Wuthering Heights) but have done in the past and worth it on a good weather day.
All the best for 2020 to all sweet and/or fluffy posters.
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Post by Northy on Jan 2, 2020 10:00:35 GMT
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Post by potterinleeds on Jan 10, 2020 9:32:17 GMT
Was out running in the dark this morning before work, and there was an amazing full moon low on the western horizon, looking very large and golden in colour. Stunningly beautiful. Leathery, frosty grass underfoot, and yet coming back through a wood, in the middle of the densest undergrowth I saw a hawthorn bush with green buds beginning to unfurl as small leaves on one or two branches. Lovely sunrise too.
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Post by Northy on Jan 10, 2020 12:00:53 GMT
Was out running in the dark this morning before work, and there was an amazing full moon low on the western horizon, looking very large and golden in colour. Stunningly beautiful. Leathery, frosty grass underfoot, and yet coming back through a wood, in the middle of the densest undergrowth I saw a hawthorn bush with green buds beginning to unfurl as small leaves on one or two branches. Lovely sunrise too. we need a cold spell or else it will be spring by the end of this month and nature will be confused. I saw a robin doing a mating dance to another one on the back fence yesterday
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Post by thequietman on Jan 10, 2020 12:23:51 GMT
Was out running in the dark this morning before work, and there was an amazing full moon low on the western horizon, looking very large and golden in colour. Stunningly beautiful. Leathery, frosty grass underfoot, and yet coming back through a wood, in the middle of the densest undergrowth I saw a hawthorn bush with green buds beginning to unfurl as small leaves on one or two branches. Lovely sunrise too. we need a cold spell or else it will be spring by the end of this month and nature will be confused. I saw a robin doing a mating dance to another one on the back fence yesterday Yep, flowers already starting to bloom in the garden. Some have never lost their blooms all winter, even summer-bloom-only varieties. Cherry tree already budding, birds nesting. Craziness. Oddly, though, the weeds haven't started appearing in earnest yet.
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Post by Northy on Jan 19, 2020 18:40:40 GMT
Spotted the bullies on my run this morning, and this one stayed long enough for me to get a picture.
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Post by felonious on Jan 19, 2020 19:30:40 GMT
Spotted the bullies on my run this morning, and this one stayed long enough for me to get a picture. Brilliant last one I saw was on the Trent path.... twixt the Mich and the D Road
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Post by potterinleeds on Feb 13, 2020 20:02:27 GMT
Down in Staffs for 2 days for the old man's 75th birthday, and managed to get to Leek and Dimmingsdale today. View off the high ground between Leek and Ashbourne sublime - banks of cloud and shafts of sunlight like shifting stage scenery, revealing almost all of Staffordshire, to Shropshire, the Wrekin and beyond.
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Post by felonious on Feb 14, 2020 8:03:18 GMT
Down in Staffs for 2 days for the old man's 75th birthday, and managed to get to Leek and Dimmingsdale today. View off the high ground between Leek and Ashbourne sublime - banks of cloud and shafts of sunlight like shifting stage scenery, revealing almost all of Staffordshire, to Shropshire, the Wrekin and beyond. Nice to meet up with you on Wednesday morning for the Colemere walk I'll certainly be back there in the summer
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Post by chuffedstokie on Feb 16, 2020 16:25:50 GMT
Fantastic day in the sunshine today for a change albeit a little windy in Tywyn. On the footplate of the engine shovelling coal and in between watching the Buzzards and Kites floating effortlessly on the breeze. Can't beat it.
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Post by Northy on Feb 17, 2020 17:25:47 GMT
Booked into a bit of glamping and a safari at Knepp in Sussex
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Post by felonious on Feb 17, 2020 18:43:15 GMT
Booked into a bit of glamping and a safari at Knepp in Sussex Glamping, does the missus realise there's grass outside the pad?
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Post by Northy on Feb 18, 2020 11:06:10 GMT
Booked into a bit of glamping and a safari at Knepp in Sussex Glamping, does the missus realise there's grass outside the pad? yep, it's her idea/wish
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Post by felonious on Feb 21, 2020 20:39:54 GMT
Nice walk around Carsington today despite the heavy sidewinds on the dam Thinks just starting to bud in places and a fantastic array of snowdrops at the bottom of the creek. One of the local clubs was setting up for a 10K and a half marathon taking place tomorrow and Sunday.
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Post by potterinleeds on Mar 3, 2020 9:22:08 GMT
Short run this morning on local hills, over a covering of crunchy snow and ice, but beautiful sunshine. I think this is the first properly 'wintery' run I have had this year, despite winter (hopefully) nearly being over. Saw and heard my first decent-sized flock of lapwings of the season, and also think I saw my first curlew.
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Post by thequietman on Mar 3, 2020 12:30:51 GMT
Cherry tree in the garden well into blossom this morning, branches covered in hoar frost & a dusting of snow. Remarkable. Normally it blossoms in late April & the blossom's usually gone in a couple of days - generally blown off by gales & torrential rain.
If I was a bit more techno savvy I'd have snapped a pic of it. Oh, and more awake and less like a zombie at 6.30am. How you morning runners do it, I don't know, but bravo to you.
A kestrel was perched on the fence at the end of the garden for a couple of minutes, paying very close attention to something in the long grass in the parkland the other side. That was rather lovely, normally only see them hovering at a distance or whooshing down in a dive.
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