After a hot sticky night and with a very warm day (and week) forecast I took to the footpaths at 7:30 this morning, the visibility was very poor, I’m not sure if you could describe it as a heat haze, but I do know it was hot and humid, I pitied the poor commuters who would taking the train into town.
If you would like to see some much clearer views of the Peak District, learn how to build drystone walls,
or see the WW11 aviation wrecks on the Kinder Plateau, take a look at last nights ‘Country File’, BBC1 on iplayer ( sorry guys, this episode does not feature the pin up for men of a certain age, Ms Julia Bradbury)
Watching the rhythm of rural life, from the top of a hill in northern England.
Having spent most of my life avoiding writing, I now need to do it!
I am no domestic goddess, but if I were expecting visitors to my home, I would whisk round with the duster and plump up the cushions and generally make the place look presentable. I hope that by putting my words where others may see them it will encourage me to ‘tidy up and push the Hoover around’ my writing.
On the other hand I may just be adding to the compost heap. Only time will tell!
Pull up a chair, sit yourself down, I’ll put the kettle on.
Love the hazy view. I didn’t know all that about bulls. Well, I knew the part about bad-tempered dairy breeds. But it never occurred to me that any bull could be kept in a pasture with a footpath running through it. Virtual travel is so broadening . . .
That is such a lovely photo of the drystone wall, they are one of my favourite things bout this area of England. As for cows in fields, I like cows so don’t worry overmuch about them but would always steer clear (sorry:) !) of any with calves and would never go into a field containing a bull with or without female companions. Glad Mr Uhdd had a good time.
I don’t like the heat, but lovely photos. I do actually want to know about stone walls, as mine has a crack that keeps appearing – and once it fell down. That was a mess.
Another enlightening post I remember on my way home from school (in the UK) being chased by a cow (although I thought it was a bull) and I had nightmares for weeks! Anyway, very interesting to read the Rambler’s link. I also find dry stone walls fascinating ~ especially when learning about the different stones used, depending on the location, and the differences in how they are built in various areas. I’m glad to hear that Mr. UHDD arrived home safe and sound, and can imagine that he has many stories to tell of a great adventure!
PS, although I haven’t been responding because of my busy schedule at work and home, I have been reading your blog and got such a kick out of the delivery van stories
Wonderful photos, Uhdd. Interesting info about the cows and that poor guy getting trampled. A good think to be aware of, I guess. I love your drystone walls.
June 29, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Love the hazy view. I didn’t know all that about bulls. Well, I knew the part about bad-tempered dairy breeds. But it never occurred to me that any bull could be kept in a pasture with a footpath running through it. Virtual travel is so broadening . . .
June 29, 2009 at 7:29 pm
What I’m sure you don’t get with the heat and humidity there is the air pollution that I get here in London! xx
June 29, 2009 at 10:07 pm
That is such a lovely photo of the drystone wall, they are one of my favourite things bout this area of England. As for cows in fields, I like cows so don’t worry overmuch about them but would always steer clear (sorry:) !) of any with calves and would never go into a field containing a bull with or without female companions. Glad Mr Uhdd had a good time.
June 29, 2009 at 11:38 pm
I saw the countryfile program.
And thought of you Uphill when they showed the bit about the various stone walls at the stoe wall centre
June 30, 2009 at 1:43 am
I don’t like the heat, but lovely photos. I do actually want to know about stone walls, as mine has a crack that keeps appearing – and once it fell down. That was a mess.
June 30, 2009 at 1:44 am
Never mind, one has to be in the UK to see the program online
June 30, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Well I live and learn, I’m sorry, I didn’t realise you could only watch it from the UK! I thought it was a bit like ‘The World Service’.
Lynn you need to change how you log on to WordPress, your comments aren’t linking back to you blog.
June 30, 2009 at 8:14 am
Another enlightening post
I remember on my way home from school (in the UK) being chased by a cow (although I thought it was a bull) and I had nightmares for weeks! Anyway, very interesting to read the Rambler’s link. I also find dry stone walls fascinating ~ especially when learning about the different stones used, depending on the location, and the differences in how they are built in various areas. I’m glad to hear that Mr. UHDD arrived home safe and sound, and can imagine that he has many stories to tell of a great adventure!
June 30, 2009 at 8:15 am
PS, although I haven’t been responding because of my busy schedule at work and home, I have been reading your blog and got such a kick out of the delivery van stories
June 30, 2009 at 6:32 pm
I normally don’t think much of a hazy view caused by heat but you’ve managed to make it look lovely.
I love that wall.
June 30, 2009 at 10:18 pm
The joy ( well one of) this blog is that it makes me look at the everyday things that surround me in a different way and with a different appreciation
July 2, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Wonderful photos, Uhdd. Interesting info about the cows and that poor guy getting trampled. A good think to be aware of, I guess.
I love your drystone walls.
July 2, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I’ve been learning how to build them for real today … I don’t think I’ll be changing career any time soon though