This morning I published https://derrickjknight.com/2022/01/28/a-knights-tale-96-kings-lynn/
During mid afternoon we took a forest drive to Puttles Bridge and back.
Several groups of walkers set out on the flat and reasonably dry trail through the woodland, while I chose
the wetter area alongside Ober Water, with its ripples, reflections, mossy stumps and gnarly roots.
It was there I met Steve and Fizzy, his twelve year old companion with the spring of a puppy who never tired of chasing and returning her thrown stick. We had an enjoyable conversation.
The sun was weakening as we returned home via Brockenhurst where ponies cropped the soggy verges.
What, I wondered, had chewed the lichen-covered log lying in a Winterbourne stream.
This evening we dined on duck in orange sauce, soft centred and crispy coated; crunchy carrots; boiled baby potatoes; tender runner beans and cabbage, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Shiraz.
What a pleasant afternoon out.
Thank you very much, Anne
My favorite is the header photo with Fizzy going after his stick. I love to see a dog having a good time!
Much appreciated, Liz. Like minds again
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Wonderful images today, Derrick. With Liz on enjoying the header of the pooch in the water in pursuit of that “stick”.
Thanks very much, Maj
You have to love most joy of life. Beautiful pictures. š¶š¶š¶
I mean dog’s love of life.
Thank you very much, Pat
So many wonderful photos here. I love whole series of dog photos, especially the header.
But the nature shots are beautiful, too–the roots and branches look like mythical creatures coated in green.
I wonder, too, what chewed the log.
Thank you very much, Merril for these careful observations
You’re welcome, Derrick.
By the way, we had to get Chinese food for dinner last night because you put it in my mind. š¤£
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I loved the look on the dogās face
Thanks very much, Sheree. So intent
Exactly
Oh, the photos of Fizzy and Steve bring the smiles!!! š Fizzy is so proud to bring the stick back in good form!
A beautiful day filled with trees, clouds, ponies, streams, bubbles, ripples, moss, the sun trying to peep through AND a doggy = perfection! š
(((HUGS)))
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Great photos, Derrick! Gorgeous Shepherd!
Thank you very much, Jill
Fine action shots of the dog.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Love the adogable with the stick and all the moody captures Derrick.
Thank you very much, Cindy
I enjoyed your forest drive photos, Derrick and Jackie, especially the dog playing in the water with his stick. He looks very happy. š
Your dinner sounds good!
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia
12 years old and sheās still playing like a puppy š¶ Thatās wonderful! Gorgeous photos as always!
Thank you so much, Ribana
Soft green moss, sturdy ponies, and a big dog having fun! – these are a few of my favorite things. Thanks, Derrick. I always enjoy Ober Water.
Much appreciated, JoAnna
Ahh … the old adventurer Derrick, taking the wetter and more intruing route … proved to be the fun way go ..
š It certainly did, Ivor. Thanks very much
I love seeing a happy dog! And I think it was likely a hungry deer that ate the lichen. They do that. I can’t remember exactly what lichen are, but they’re a strange combination of fungi and something that produces chlorophyll? I should look it up–two things with a symbiotic relationship.
Thanks very much, Lisa.
Weirdly, it’s fungus and algae…
Thanks again, Lisa.
Oh, it is lovely to be so transported to where you meander….and my husband craves Jackie’s meals. Sigh.
Thank you so much, Cynthia š
That looks such a good afternoon. Beautiful photos.
Thank you so much, Gary
You have brought home the wet, mossy landscape with those shots. The dog is only too eager to please in contrast to the nonchalance of ponies.
A nicely observed contrast, Uma. Thanks very much
Beautiful dog! Wonderful she has so much energy.
Thanks very much, Laurie. Steve explains that eventually she gets tired and walks as we do.
I did so like the reflections along the Ober Water. And particularly the one where the dog has dropped the stick but Steve has turned his back. I am trying to imagine what the dog is saying.
“Stop talking to him. Throw my stick.” Thanks a lot, John
It might sound daft, but do you have any beavers in your area yet? They seem to spread very quickly and apparently most of the Scottish counties already have some.
Not at all daft, but I don’t know of any yet. Thanks a lot, John
What a super set of images. Oh, I loved seeing Fizzy, a long time ago we had a German Shepherd just like her but at twelve years old, our beautiful Heidi was certainly not capable of running around like Fizzy.
Thanks very much, Sue
Happy to see a dog that age enjoying the activities he liked as a pup!
Thanks very much, GP
It never ceases to amaze me just how daft dogs are.
Thanks a lot, Andrew
Such lovely photos, Derrick! I love the header with the dog chasing the stick.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The dog had a good time and the owner looked very proud. Great pictures.
Thank you very much, Bridget
Such beauty you found on your afternoon out. The dog playing reminds me of our boys playing in water.
I’m pleased it did, Mrs W. Thanks very much
Your welcome.
I have enjoyed the set of ripples and reflections, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
I would love to have a walking trail where there were dogs, ponies, donkeys, pigs, and the likes that you come across. Thank you for introducing us to Fizzy! What a beautiful, healthy dog. š
Very much appreciated, AnneMarie
My fave photo here is the one of the moss around the stump, looking like a green island in a sea of brown leaves.
Thank you very much, Crystal