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Showing posts with label common. Show all posts
14/10/2013

A Boy and his Dog

Just before the cold snap came in we had a little walk up on the greenbelt called The Common only a short drive away. It's a lovely place, nice and quite with a view over the town and we always find lots of little bugs like ladybirds and different kind of spiders in the reeds, as well as Holly and Blackberries. There are also Druid circles up on the common with a really old rock called the "Rocking stone". My mother came along for the walk and so did Mr A's best friend in the whole world - our family sheepdog Sam. We are so lucky to have Sam, he is such a pleasant and kind natured dog who has the patience of a saint when it comes to Mr A. He is getting on in age and between the two of them they almost walk at the same pace and there friendship is something of beauty and pure love and it truly will be a very sad day when Sam is no longer with us. It's been wonderful to see there friendship grow over the past 3 years and Mr A is very protective of ......
02/03/2013

Come rain or shine

No matter what the weather we spend at least 20min outside everyday, and when it's dry usually at least 1-2hours. Having grown up in South Africa where we have long summers and short mild winters and would live mainly outdoors. It's so hard to adjust to the sedentary lifestyle of the UK and it's hard for me to see so many young kids with little or no interest in doing sport. I am really excited by the prospect of spring coming and milder days and it hasn't been to bad this week. Yesterday we visited an open common, the last time I brought Mr A here he was very small and this time he spent the whole hour running around like a mad man. Sam the dog came with us too, who is getting on a bit now but also really enjoyed the fresh air. Mr A all ready to go in his Ben Sherman Parka The reasons why I think outdoor activities is so important is that it keeps us connected to the natural world, something we are losing everyday with technology. Fresh air an......