Friday 1 March 2019

Nature Friday (sort of)


Well it's been one of those weeks.

Glorious sunshine and unheard of February warmth on the days when Gail was too busy at work to find time for a 'Nature Friday' photoshoot. The when finally she had a free afternoon, thick grey cloud had descended on Aberdeen, and the best we could manage was this picture of me posing in Tolohill Wood on the outskirts of the city, moss and ferns providing the only sign of greenery.


Absent anything else more interesting to report, I hacked into Gail's employer's 'intranet' and found some recent photos posted on a page titled 'The View from my Office Window'.

It seems that there is wildlife a plenty in the fields around Gail's office - a badger was reported early this morning but no-one managed to catch it on camera - and the big picture windows afford excellent viewing opportunities (only in the brief moments when the workers are not 100% focussed on their day jobs, obviously...)

All the more frustrating then, that the workplace has a strict 'no dogs' rule...

From around the world, it is clear that some of Gail's colleagues get to enjoy more nature...
View from office in Northern Norway

...than do others.
View from office in Shanghai

PS I am promised a very special adventure this coming weekend. Watch this space...

13 comments:

  1. Hari om
    I commend you on putting together a fine post for nature day, despite restrictive circumstances Bertie lad. Only hope this weekend can live up to its promise!!! Hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx

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  2. we love your nature a lot... and that place with the little pond is sure a place where fairies live, right?

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  3. That was a shame, because the weather was really very beautiful! Hopefully the nice weather can come back for some more nice photo shoots out in nature.

    Mara from NL

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  4. What a beautiful posing spot for you, Bertie!

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  5. Bertie at least you have some greenery to take a picture of. Everything around here is covered in snow! We love that picture of the leaping fox. That sure was a lucky snap.

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  6. Mother Nature has been a buzz kill here too.
    Lovely sun and high temps for a 2 days (for which I'm thankful) now today high 44 dreary and damp and rain on the way.

    Bertie thank you for the lovely pose there by the mossy rocks. You and your furs look quite handsome. I had no idea Gail worked out in the middle of a field...where the deer and the fox and badgers roam. LOL What gorgeous photos from around the world
    Hugs Cecilia

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  7. We like the picture of you and your greenery the best...but Mama says she woiuldn't mind having that view of Northern Norway when she looked out the window!!
    xoxo,
    Rosy, Jakey & Arty

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  8. We are hard pressed to find much fresh greenery here so we are delighted to view your post. Nice posing too, Bertie.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  9. Personally, we think a wee break to look at the wildlife must improve productivity.

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  10. We love the picture of you with all the mossy green.
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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  11. The fox jumping happened outside lady's office this week. Looking forward to your adventures.

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  12. That looks like a lovely trail you were on. Very similar to the moss and fern covered places in Oregon. Our mom has a crush on red foxes right now and is always watching videos about foxes. If we don't behave, she might trade us in and get a fox...BOL! Wyatt and Tegan

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  13. Lee says we will skip the view from Shanghai high building are not ever on her itinerary again. Feet on terra firma.
    Your Friend
    Sweet William The Scot
    Sweet William The Scot

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