A tennis ball ice bound in the pond.
We’ve all been to a very nice Bar-B-Q this afternoon, it was a fell runners event, so a bit of cold weather wasn’t going to stop them in the pursuit of such an out of season activity. Mr Uhdd did a bit of a orienteering race, and the boys and I did a more modest one, except Tom got a bit ambitious and raced ahead, leaving Joe and I map-less, not to worry, we knew our way back to the BBQ and we had a nice amble around, just what we needed after the excess of New Years Eve.
Some photos from our ‘race’ and I use the term very lightly
Farms and buildings dating to about 1700
When your fabric is that old, bits tend to give way, here the lintel has broken over the door
The other elevations don’t look so good either.
Some rather handsome sheep, who must be used for showing because they were very tame and obviously used to being near people
A gate post with a history,
A delicate and elegant packhorse bridge, thought to date from 1700 or so, the packhorses were led by men known as Jaggers
January 1, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Very handsome sheep, indeed.
Too bad the gatepost can’t talk and give you its history. I’ve been following and like your gatepost shots.
I really like the next to last photo of the bridge. Beautiful capture.
January 2, 2009 at 3:11 am
Your images always fascinate me – so much history there.
January 2, 2009 at 7:20 am
Terrific photos ~ with the tennis ball being the only greenest thing visible! I agree that the history behind some of the buildings, gateposts etc. would be fascinating. Sounds like you had a super time. A very Happy New Year to you and yours
January 2, 2009 at 9:28 am
I just found your blog, and enjoy your pictures very much! They are so beautiful. Its great to see such history in an area, I live on the west coast of the US, our history of buildings doesnt go too far, and they arent nearly as interesting looking as any of those buildings you took photos of. Your packhorse bridge picture looks postcard perfect!
January 2, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Bleak but beautiful! xx
January 4, 2009 at 3:34 am
What a beautiful place! I especially love the first farm in this entry…