Little did I know what was in store on Saturday morning when Gail and I set off into the woods near Finzean with our friends M and J.
This intrepid couple (and perfect team) might just have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary, but their taste for adventure is undimmed.
I had assumed we would stick to the main forest tracks, but no, our friends were all for exploring uncharted territory.
With the path alternating between indistinct and non-existent, I heroically help scout a route through the dense undergrowth.
Crucial decisions were required on how best to navigate the many obstacles along the way.
As we penetrated deeper into the forest, hunger set in and I kept a lookout for wolves* while M and J foraged for energy-boosting sustenance..
There was a pause to 'regroup' before making the difficult decision to turn around and push back to the car park.
It was touch and go, but we made it just in time!
(Just in time, that is, to reach the nearby Finzean Farm Shop where the humans had reserved a table for lunch at 1:30 pm.....)
*Gail would like to point out that wolves have actually been extinct in the wild in Scotland for several hundred years.
no wolves in scotland? ....if you need them we can send you some... :O)
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ReplyDeleteWell, Nobby, colour me a tad jelly green. I recall many happy summers with the family in such environs and my father teaching us about blaeberry foraging and mushrooms and beechnuts... I am glad you were there to scout the territory for your aging but unwilted and adventurous companions!!! Good job, lad. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
An adventure, with friends, and a shared (delicious-looking) meal. What could be better?
ReplyDeleteNow you can add to your resume, True Adventurer. I would not be able to do what you all did, a path is necessary, but i would if I could. Nice to see a post after reading the comment about M and Hamish the unsere Wecker. smart dog. Beau is the best clock dog of our 6 we have had in 38 years. they all had clocks but his is the best. if we do something a 3rd time at the same time, it is locked in his brain
ReplyDeleteThank goodness that Gail and M & J had you as their guide, Nobby! Those blueberries sure do look yummy!
ReplyDeleteNobby M&J are an inspiration to all of us who are young at heart and mind in spite of our pieces and parts sometimes needing a rest. YAY for them.
ReplyDeleteYou can never EVER no NEVER let your guard down while running about in the wild Scottish woods. Maybe no wolves but OMDS scents galore and maybe a wabbit
Hugs Cecilia and Bryan.
PS The foodies in us want to know what the humans had for lunch!!
M and J both had soup (pea, basil and courgette) and a fancy sausage roll. Gail had a mozarrella, tomato and pesto panini with salad. Drinks were ginger beers and afterwards espressos.
DeleteYou did a great job leading the group on your walk, Nobby. We hope you got a little of the lunch for your efforts, too.
ReplyDeleteWolves! Oh, my goodness, I was so glad to read Gail's footnote! I think even for a brave little chap like you it would have been difficult to protect your entire flock!
ReplyDeleteYou really have had some super adventures already Nobby - what's next I wonder?
Love,
Inca xx
Whew...what a wonderful wilderness adventure, Nobby...We sure hope you were rewarded for your wolf guarding with a leftover nom or two from the human's lunch!
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Sunny, Rosy & Jakey
Wow! That looked like a fun adventure! We're glad you didn't get lost in the underbrush, Nobby. Oh, and I bet the food at that Farm shop was delicious!
ReplyDeleteAfter 55 years I don't know where they get the energy
ReplyDeleteThat was quite an adventure off the beaten path! Your human friends are very brave to push ahead!
ReplyDeleteOh My! You certainly would have all worked up excellent appetites with that adventure! Well done Nobby for driving those wolves away. You are BraveNobby aren't you!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great dogventure, and you did a great job of leading your group through the uncharted ways, and then brought them back to civilization; not sure if we could do that!
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