(12th September 2024, 12.5 miles) The following morning, and after an excellent, large breakfast requiring intense, uninterrupted attention, we prepared to leave Darrowby/Grassington and packed away our overnight stuff ready for collection. I had arranged for Sherpa Van to transport our two wheelie bags between overnight stops. This meant having the bags packed, zipped and […]
(11th September 2024 – 15½ miles) We had last been in Skipton two years previously. Back then, Jim and I were hiking the Dales High Way – a smashing long distance footpath which I have yet to write up and post to The Walking Gardener. Sorry. But hey. Enough self flagellation. On this our second […]
100 miles on foot through Yorkshire and Cumbria In 1643, the 60 year old Lady Anne Clifford inherited the lands which should have been hers at the death of her father 38 years earlier – but instead were grabbed by her uncle. But even 38 years late, her inheritance was one worth waiting for. As […]
The Anxious Gardener 
…………………. jane 😉
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Profound Jane. And much more so than usual I might add. (If I weren’t so very nice that is). D
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I was surprised to see a Wordless Wednesday post from you since you’re so loquacious. 🙂 I hope you’re enjoying your new camera.
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Gosh but loquacious is a good word. See if I can’t work that into a post soon. A loquacious one. Love my new camera, GS though it is very, very, very, very complicated. D
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Absolutely beautiful photo, David. From The Priory is it?
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Hey Faisal, no it was at the Old Forge a couple of weeks ago. With my brand new camera! Dave
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Should people leave a wordless comment? Here’s mine:
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Ah. One of your wisest, if I may so! D
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Lovely photo – and glad I’m not the only one who can’t quite manage to be wordless on Wednesdays!
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Thanks Kate.
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Too cute!
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Which is saying something as the adults are pretty darn cute. D
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Ahhhh! A real cutie. Long tailed tits, one of my favourite birds. I haven’t seen any for quite a while now. As for wordless, well it made me chuckle.
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There was a small flock overhead when I was sitting having my lunch at the Old Forge. They even posed for me! D
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Not so wordless wednesday but fantastic photo! He/she looks cute!!
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Thanks Boys. Dave
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I love long tailed tits so cute. I also like Wordless Wednesday – little effort on the blogger part 🙂
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Indeed, Helen. I used to do regular Priory Picture Posts – perhaps I ought to again. D
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🙂
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A smile is good, Sharon. D
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Oh, sorry. Elaine. This went to spam! You OK? You seem puzzled. Dave
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Great photo and commentary! Hilarious.
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Thanks PBMG. D
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Wordless, is hard! Especially when you’re showing such an interesting image, more info please and forget the wordless! Christina
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Too difficult for me, Christina. Don’t imagine I’ll be doing them regularly. D
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Beautiful !
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Thanks Pauline. D
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What a charmer — such tiny, perfect feathers. More of a Succinct Saturday-type post, seems to me.
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Perhaps Succinct Saturday would suit me better. D
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