...if you're wondering. Not his - he's a dog walker. Nice chap but too much woofing for a proper conversation. Took lots of nearly but not quite photos today. Spent the afternoon working but my head was a bit vague so I'll probably spend Monday putting it all right again. Snow forecast - blimey. Adam's Headmaster (a geographer - much teased about 'colouring' by his staff) likes to do a weather forecast and two weeks ago he predicted early and prolonged snow and icy conditions because of the Gulf Stream being so far South. The Deputy Head has predicted milder conditions based on the behaviour of his bees. Looks like the bees may be confused.
Three good things:
1. Inside and can afford, despite the energy companys' best efforts, to have the heating on which is much more fortunate than many people in this country.
2. My latest batch of biscuits reached Rachel and are being appreciated by students.
3. Adam home looking fit and tanned. He's traumatised by the miserable weather but had an amazing time.
8? WOuldn't be allowed in Leeds there's a limit of 6. 6 is enough woofing I should think! Snow. oo that would mix things up a bit! At least a frost would be good.
really great shot here Judith - nice autumnal scene - wishing I'd bought my new winter coat last week rather than leaving it til next week! Going to be chilly on my run on Sunday!
@fueast What do you mean there's a limit? No limit down here that I've ever heard of. @jasonfury There is another chap with a pack of 9 and they are all his - must cost a bomb.
Thats a lot of dogs to control, and a lot of dog poop to pick up (I hope!) Snow sounds horrible, and with the clocks going back this weekend aswell, bah humbug! I'm swinging through the trees at Go ape tomorrow, I'm going to freeze! Gloves at the ready!
That is a lot of dogs to keep unentangled. Snow...brr. Glad at least I had to go away from home to encounter it. Yeah for warm homes. Wish everyone had them
Plenty of fresh air with job like that!
Speaking of warm homes. That's one of the best things about my apartment here - the heating is included in the rent! Bit different to my freezing flat in Nottingham last year where I had to wear up to 6 layers!
Stay warm :)
Lovely shot with lots to look at :)
In real life this would send my daughter into a complete panic. Working out what one dog will do is bad enough, but 8!!!!!!!!
Great shot - it was so cold today and my hands were freezing so I think the best thing for me to do is get a pair of fingerless gloves so that I can still keep control of my camera! Not looking forward to snow although it might make some pretty pics but would rather look at it from inside the house. Like you, I'm just glad we can afford to heat our home as I'm trying to sort Eon out as they have charged a 90 year old client £1,200 for her last electricity bill and she lives in a 1 bed bungalow! Estimated or what????
it's chilly here as well, they predict frost for this night. I can't believe the cold is already here, I feel like summer has left us only a week ago...
And i think this is a great capture!
I have great admiration for dog walkers. This one looks very relaxed with his bevy of dogs - nice shot! Hope you get your head together and I'm going with the bees.
First this is a beautiful scene, very picturesque! This is a very brave man, eight doges & not one on a lead & he has his hands in his pocket LOL ! I would like to have seen Montys face when he saw this lot coming towards him! Speaking of Monty has the the poor lamb had a haircut just as the cold weather arrives?
Heat is the best thing & such a terrible time for anyone cold & the older you get you don't move as fast.
A little competition at Adams school!!!!
@happypat I have some good before pics and rubbish after pics - he's always better with short hair but I may need to put his coat on (don't tell @fueast - she'll think I'm being soft - I nearly got him a Halloween outfit but Nigel would pack my bag for me!)
LOVE this!! The walker seems so calm and collected...and his wards are seemingly feeding off that vibe.
Snow already? Looks like it could be a long, cold winter. Glad you're staying toasty. Glad Adam is home safely. And I'm glad Rachel & friends are being well fed by care packages from home. :)
@happypat@bpaquette@peggysirk@jannaellen I'm pretty sure this is the dog-walker who 'sacked' my neighbour's lovely dog Arthur. He's a real sweety pie retriever but he decided to set off on a wander and was eventually relocated about 5 miles from this walk. I bet the poor man was a bit less calm on that occasion. He used a whistle to re-call the dogs - that works for Monty unless there happens to be wildlife in the vicinity. He came across three swans on the path (as featured in today's shot) and did an about turn before his charges noticed them!
Speaking of warm homes. That's one of the best things about my apartment here - the heating is included in the rent! Bit different to my freezing flat in Nottingham last year where I had to wear up to 6 layers!
Stay warm :)
In real life this would send my daughter into a complete panic. Working out what one dog will do is bad enough, but 8!!!!!!!!
And i think this is a great capture!
Heat is the best thing & such a terrible time for anyone cold & the older you get you don't move as fast.
A little competition at Adams school!!!!
Snow already? Looks like it could be a long, cold winter. Glad you're staying toasty. Glad Adam is home safely. And I'm glad Rachel & friends are being well fed by care packages from home. :)