Since I am a young and energetic pup, and Gail does not have to rush off to work these days, quite often we extend the morning walk round Duthie Park to take in green spaces on either side of the River Dee, next to the park.
It's always good news if, when we reach the SW corner of the park, Gail clamps on my lead so we can cross the main road and the bridge over the river and I can expect a fine gallop along the broad grassy paths though the trees and across the recreation ground.
On Friday morning it was raining heavily with 25-30 mph winds thrown in, and I'll admit I wasn't sorry when, after a very quick peek at the swollen river, we returned home (although not before the wind had turned her exceptionally robust 35 year old golf umbrella, survivor of many previous storms, inside out).
The stormy weather continued all day and night. By Saturday morning I was starting to get restless so I persuaded Gail that we should try the park extension walk again, the rain having eased off, if not the wind.
Well this was the 'green space' on the south side of the river.
And here's the low lying recreation ground where dogs are permitted to roam when the football players are absent.
In the afternoon Gail drove me inland a few miles and promised me a walk along what should be a "relatively dry" forest track.
Hmm. I guess she did say "relatively".....
Nobby, have you gone off water already? Or was it simply not muddy enough for you? Interesting ear formation you have adopted in the 'from uder the brollie' shot. Gale force tail wind was it? Looks like the footballers are going to need fins and snorkels.
ReplyDeleteit's a little like living in venice.... we hope the rain stops before we have to buy a boat....
ReplyDeleteNobby - you could really do with some wellington boots! Some nice red ones to go with your very smart raincoat.
ReplyDeletePerhaps Gail should snap up the boat that Angus and Sophie looked at last week? You might be glad of it to get around.
that is a lot of rain! hope it stops soon, or you may need the boots or even swim fins to go on your daily walks. the road looks like a canal and we agree it might be soon Venice type living. We have been walking in wind, but not rain this week. perhaps a doggy treadmill for indoors?
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteWell... Nobby... let's just say it will have prepared you for Clydeside conditions!!! (Though I admire Gail's excellent shots which convey well the prevailing light standards as well as those on the ground!) Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
You are very lucky to have convinced Gail to get out in that weather, Nobby. My mom never would have bought into it. The two of you are most hardy!
ReplyDeleteJumpin' Catfish Nobby you might want to order a canoe for 2 from Amazon with overnight delivery! BTW your furs might be flat from rain but your WFT tail is flying high and proud
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
That sure is a lot of rain. Just make sure if someone starts building an ark that you and Gail make it onboard.
ReplyDeleteOh my, those are some heavy rains! Even though you were surrounded by water, we're glad you got out and about for awhile.
ReplyDeleteNobby, in the first photo, your ears are straight up! I didn't know you could do that! You are, indeed, a multi-talented, if wet, pup!
ReplyDeleteIt's what happens when fox terrier ears meet a 30 mph headwind!
ReplyDeleteLaughing! My Cardigan Welsh Corgi's ears would flatten against his head in gales (when we had to do night-time walk).
DeleteWow! You got the rain and we, across the Pond in WNY got the snow! Hope you stayed nice and warm in your red coat.
ReplyDeleteYou should be a field reporter for the Weather Channel
ReplyDeleteGood thing all that rain wasn't snow!! Else no walking anywhere, let alone a bike ride for your Mom. Soggy stuff, eh!
ReplyDeleteWe thought you liked the muddy stuff?? Have you recanted?
Yikes!!! That is a lot of water in your way on your walks. We are sure that Gail makes sure you get your walks, but even the hardiest of walkers does not like to be out in cold windy rain (RIP, Gails' umbrella!). Better to be SNOW!
ReplyDeleteRosie and Redford
Hi friend, Ojo here! I thought I had a wet Walk today! Yours has me beat! I am glad you have a Good Human who still takes you out on Walks, even in the rain!
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