It was my owner Gail's birthday earlier this week. You might not be aware that Gail is always moaning about how, for someone who lives in Scotland and likes outdoor activities, it is a rubbish time of year to have a birthday,
Well I am delighted to report that on Wednesday the weather gods were, for once, in cooperative mood, and Gail and I celebrated the occasion with a lovely short hike to Tom's Cairn with her friends Kirsty and Yvonne.
In the still and crystal clear air we could see half of Aberdeenshire from the path along the broad ridge, and when we reached our destination (the 6913th highest peak in Scotland), it was even warm enough for the "girls" to sit down on the stones for a relaxed chinwag while I gnawed away on my chicken-wrapped chew.
It is only a small complaint that, after the walk, the humans opted for a birthday lunch at the Finzean (pronounced "Fing-in") Farm Shop restaurant, which happens not to be dog friendly. To be honest, I did quite enjoy my wee snooze in the car.
Happy Nature Friday friends! Do go and visit the other posts in the LLB Gang's blog hop. Perhaps some other pups have been on a nice winter walk too.
a happy (belated) birthday to your Gail ;o) and that restaurant was NOT dog friendly? but you are no dog you are the ambassador of scotland... so they should welcome you ;O)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful day. Weather cooperative. Even a snooze in the car at the end was good. Happy Birthday to Gail.
ReplyDelete38°C here today and supposed to be 40-43°C for the next few days. We're not moving much.
That sure looks like a SuperFun walk to me! Happy Birthday, Gail!
ReplyDeleteBertie please give Gail a belated happy birthday head bump from me. What a pretty day for a trek with you and two besties. Win-Win for all a nap for you and a nice lunch for the besties and Gail.. Thank you for the lovely Nature Friday photos.
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PS No human was hurt in the hit an run trash bin caper. Probably the nut driving might have had a hurting 'wallet' after the repairs.
How nice to have a lovely hike on a beautiful day to celebrate your mom's special day. Happy belated birthday to her.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Gail even though it's belated. I like your hairstyle and that's because it's just like mine except mine is gray. So glad you got to hike and the outdoors and the sun Shone on your birthday. Bowie on the restaurant that would not let Bertie in
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ReplyDeleteDaaannnng... I knew I was late - but still, you both had a wonderfurs day with good pals and nothing could be better. You go over and give Gail an extra special hand lick on my behalf, okay Bertie lad? Hugs and wgas, YAM-aunty xxx
Happy Belated Birthday to Gail! That looked like a great hike you all were on and how nice that the weather cooperated too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful birthday hike, and a beautiful day for it!
ReplyDeleteThe last photo is particularly lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Gail from all of us!!! That looks like a fine walk to us. We hope the ladies brought you a tidbit from their lunch.
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Happy birthday. It looks like a fun walk. I say if a place is not dog friendly it isn't people friendly. But, if the food is good, what are you going to do?
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Gail!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to Gail.
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday greetings to Gail from us here. We're glad that you were taken on such a lovely walk to celebrate her special day.
ReplyDeleteThat's awful that the restaurant wasn't dog friendly, so you couldn't enjoy the birthday lunch too. Did they remember to bring you a doggy bag?
Love,
Inca xx
Happy, happy birthday Gail!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Gail! I think that your countryside is always gorgeous! Perhaps my Celtic roots are shining through. Sorry about the dinner spot, Bertie. Once per year, a snooze in the car isn't bad!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Gail! What a beautiful walk. Blue skies, friends, scenery, and a dog: it doesn’t get much better than that, even in non-pandemic times.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a lovely birthday, and please do tell Gail we said Happy Belated Birthday. That's too bad about the restaurant. Mom found this neat restaurant in Gautier that is so pet friendly it has a dog entrance. She has yet to take us there though. BOL she uses the dog entrance though because it doesn't have steps.
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤Happy Belated Birthday! I'm glad Mother Nature cooperated so you could all enjoy a lovely day ...except for waiting in the car, Bertie. I hope they made up for it with a treat!
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY belated BURTHDAY TO GAIL!!!!!!
ReplyDelete(Ma's burthday was yesterday too!) Oh, I just loooooves your walkies! I am so glads you gots to take them with some friends! Butts, sorry abouts the restaurant....sigh. I hopes you gots yourself a 'doggie bag'!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
happy belated birthday to Gail! It sounds like it was a lovely day with all her friends!
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Happy Birthday Gail, I’m so happy the weather cooperated for your birthday this year :) it looked like a beautiful hike! Plus you got a delicious treat!
ReplyDeleteHi friend! Ojo here! Happy birthday to your Gail! Also I'm glad you got a present too - a chicken-wrapped chew sounds pawesome!
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