Gosh I want to say a huge THANK YOU to Gail's friend Carol.
After all, without her intervention, it is quite possible that I would have ended up spending all of Saturday inside, watching Gail watching replays of a certain Rugby World Cup Semi-Final* on her laptop, and missing the opportunity of a fine walk around the Braes of Gight in the late October sunshine.
But fortunately Carol had earlier in the week suggested an outing to this lovely corner of Aberdeenshire, and held Gail to the plan. So late morning, after the rugby game had finished, we drove out to Methlick and then spent a magical few hours exploring the ancient woodland along the banks of the River Ythan. The humans even claim to have spotted an otter casually gliding down the middle of the river while we were all enjoying our picnic lunch (I'll admit I was too busy chewing my pig's ear to notice it).
I'm not saying that Gail resisted turning on the rugby highlights again when we got home...
*England 19 New Zealand 7
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteIt was top-class rugby, that. This morning's match is rather more scrappy... Well done on getting oot and aboot, Bertie lad. The weather continues very fine here this morning. Proper autumn. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx (Edinburgh)
It looks like you had a great day to be outside. You sure look like you are having fun.
ReplyDeleteBertie saved by Carol Whew...such a beautiful day I'm so glad you didn't have to stay inside listening to the TVeeeesss and watching replays.
ReplyDeleteI understand totally as my boy loves watching replays of NCSU when they won or our Professional Ice Hockey team when they win.
Congrats to England!
And thank you for the beautiful photos.
Hugs Cecilia
Bertie - Why bother about otters when you have a pigs ear to chew ?
ReplyDeleteThat was a perfect day! Ahhhhhhh, walk...pig's ear and that magnificent tree to sniff.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like a perfect day to us!
ReplyDeleteWe understand the call of watching sports, but to waste a beautiful fall day indoors would be terrible! Thank goodness for your friend Carol!
ReplyDeleteKiki and Rosie
Phew, lucky for you Carol was there!
ReplyDeleteHi hi hi! Ojo here! Wow, that looks beautiful and magical indeed! Can I join you next time?
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day for a walk in such beautiful surroundings. Much better than sitting indoors to watch the TV!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Inca xx
Bertie and Gail...did you 'catch on' to the
ReplyDeletelast photo with Pup and Kat having a conversation about Oklahoma .....OK
Hugs Cecilia