For my own sanity I am having a day when I don't speak of any of the troubles in the world at present. It doesn't mean I am not aware of them but I need a break. Hope you all feel the same.
I have been on my walk. It is the most beautiful Spring day. There must be two or three hundred purple and yellow crocus out in my garden. I do wish I could show them to you but my shaky hands and having changed my camera together means I just can't manage to transfer the pictures. I will try again after lunch but don't hold your breath.
I walked out early because the forecast spoke of the wind getting up and Priscilla hates the wind. But consequently I met different dogs and their walkers. First of all I met the girl who lived opposite until three months ago when they moved to a bungalow much bigger in the road opposite. As usual when we came face to face I didn't recognise her or her baby or her dog, It was not until I asked her baby's name that I realised who it was. Now I imagine her going home to her partner and saying 'Poor old dear - going gaga - but she is nearly ninety'. Still - hope I'm not and we had a lovely chat. I also stroked dog number one - a cocker spaniel.
After another hundred yards or so B caught me up - we were both going the same way. Our talk -- as usual-- did rather concentrate on knees. I know the complete history of his and he knows the complete history of mine. And come to that his dog knows the complete history of both. But he is a lovely black retriever and was a gun dog. B was out on a walk about five years ago when he met a game keeper he knew up on the moors. B had just lost his dog and the gamekeeper said would he like a replacement - and so this retired gun dog came home with him. Now fourteen he is showing his age and is going grey all around his nose and mouth. And, like B, goes slowly. So that was dog number two to stroke.
And finally, just as I turned into my drive (John will be green with envy) I met two ladies (mother and daughter) and each had a beautiful bulldog on a lead). We chatted a while. The male dog was (to quote his owner) "standoffish" but the bitch was a darling and thoroughly enjoyed a good stroke.
I also chatted to a man already out tidying his front garden after the winter. Everyone likes praise for their efforts in the garden - and he was no exception.
So there you have it. If you count my carer that means I have already chatted to six people this morning. Spring has come.
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22 comments:
How delightful! Your walk was good for you, lifted the hearts of those you met, and was a joy for those lucky dogs!!
Our purple crocus have gone but the Bradford pear trees and plum tree are in bloom and the iris are coming up.
Hugs!
What a terrific walk! It is wonderful that you have gotten to visit with so many today.
It is very warm and cloudless here on Sheppey, after a chilly start, and is forecast to stay this way for the next week - real joy, life is good again and I've enjoyed working in the garden. Lapwings and ducks have begun to nest on the reserve and the first Wheatears are only a week or two away.
Did you see the excellent Joanna Lumley in Paris programme last night, I so enjoyed it and it took me back to my visits there in the 70's, 80's and 90's - such a lovely city.
To transfer camera pictures I now take out the SD card and put it in the SD slot in the computer. It's a lot easier than the cumbersome software they tend to provide. I wish I'd realised learns ago.
I hope your weather was as glorious as it was down here this morning, once some early mist had cleared. Coincidentally I also met a retired gun dog and his owner today; unfortunately someone had fired a gun in the vicinity (or maybe it was just a bird-scarer), The poor dog knew he should be faithful to his owner and return to her, but some deep memory stirred within and told him to go the other way - his dithering was quite something to observe.
Sounds like a lovely walk, it's so uplifting to see the sunshine and feel a bit of it's warmth.
I can just picture all those flowers.
It appears you timed your walk perfectly. How nice to meet and chat with multiple people and pet their dogs. This makes the walk all the better. Your mass of yellow and purple crocus sound spectacular. My crocus are still asleep but when I close my eyes, I can see yours.
It's good to talk..and to walk!
Spring seems to have sprung here too
You have spoken to more people than me today but late afternoon I did go out and engage with a few and very worthwhile it was too. Human contact, exchange and socialising is important.
Derek Indeed I did see the programme and how good to be ab;e to see how they are getting on with Notre Dame. Barbara - ( love pear blossom (and pears too).
Tasker - sounds a bit complicated - I will enlist the help of my son.
Thanks everyone - the sun is doing us all good it seems.
You had a lovely walk! I love how you meet and speak with so many people and their dogs. Most dogs certainly appreciate the attention of a friendly person. Your garden sounds beautiful!
What a good sounding outing you had, with new friends, neighbors, and plenty of dogs who loved your petting them. Our weather is turning wet again for now, but the Bradford pear trees are just about in bloom.
What a lovely walk you had, that too would have gladdened my heart.
It has been a perfect March day down here too. A fresh breeze and glorious sunshine, colours popping up in every garden border and buds on twigs getting a little fatter each day. Such a lovely time of the year.
I accost dog owners to ask to stroke their dogs too. I miss having one but know I couldn't give it the exercise and care it needed, but having the occasional meeting with one keeps me going.
I no longer watch the news - I just keep hoping.
I had to make a long trip to the bin and back this morning. A hearty walk for me, and no dogs to stroke.
A spring walk with stops for chats and stroking dogs - wonderful! I am sure it did you good.
Beautiful day here (Sat) but I'm still feeling rough - Covid! Husband kindly brought it home, he just had the head cold part, I had the inflamed throat and cough so I felt like I was drowning part. Please, anyone on their own, make sure you have at least a week's worth of very easy food in the house to see you through this, just in case.
We've seen a few beautiful days in Ontario recently and it seems to have put everyone in high spirits. The pubs were full to bursting on St. Patrick's Day. I didn't actually go out on St. Patrick's Day but made up for it yesterday when my husband and I slipped into the pub half way through our walk. I must say it was lovely.
A walk, a chat and a bit of sunshine all go towards making the day feel a little bit better don't they. I'm also trying to avoid the news for at least this weekend, it got me so low last week. It feels wrong to do so, but there's not much we can do really at the moment is there.
Have a good weekend. xx
Thank you everyone. Let's all keep super cheerful this week end and hope for better things to come.
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