Sunday 23 November 2014

No crafting today (well, not with paper!)

Just a quick post from me today - and not a crafting one! I've been getting so fed up with myself not feeling too good (I'm not a very good nurse, but a specially rubbish patient!) that I've been growling a bit at everyone! One of my best friends rang me today and said "It's a lovely day, come for a walk with me and the dogs for an hour and we'll have a coffee" which was probably just what I needed. So I donned the fleece and boots and had a relaxing walk in our local park in the gorgeous autumn sunshine and we stopped for a yummy coffee in the little cafe there. And here's a pic of me (always a rare occasion!) with the beautiful Monty, my friend Sarah's fabulous Newfoundland - she was walking her 15 month old 'puppy' Merlin (who is nearly the same size and about 65kg!).


As you can see, he's a rather imposing size of dog - and attracts a good deal of attention from passers-by. In fact, when you're out with them it can all take on the feel of being a circus side-show, with a continual stream of people pointing and taking pics! I thought it was rather funny (although unplanned!) that we had a 'visitor attraction' sign just behind us lol! We had just had a group of about 6 people all stroking the dogs, asking questions, etc.! But it was so nice to have a dog with me to walk again and a dog-lead in my hand - I do miss Tilly the Dog so much! She used to love going out with Monty and could run straight underneath him lol!

So, feeling a bit more cheerful by the time I arrived home, I headed to the kitchen to do the other activity that relaxes me so much - baking! With some music on the radio to hum along to, I produced us some shortbread and cherry scones - which have been sampled by husband and son!


I hope you've managed to have a relaxing Sunday - although I really must get on with some card orders and crochet orders now!

Back soon,
Kim x 


12 comments:

  1. Glad you had a lovely relaxing day Kim, sounds wonderful. Wow, such a gorgeous dog no wonder he attracts attention! It's rained non stop all day here so you definitely did well xx

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  2. That's not a dog Kim, it's a small horse!! What a beauty!! Love the look of the shortbread too xx

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  3. It looks like you've had a wonderful day! Hope you have a equally as nice week! X

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  4. Oh what a lovely dog and glad you got out and walked the dog I am sure it was a good way to relax

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  5. Sounds like you've had a good day! Great pictures.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Chrissyxx

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  6. It seems you had a wonderful relaxing day and those cookies and scones look so yummy, I can smell them right from here :-) Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Karon.

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  7. Hi Kim, pleased your friend called and 'rescued' you from an otherwise dull day, sounds good, a walk usually works for me too.

    Now this is a strange thing, when we were out the other day, we passed a cafe with seats outside and there were two ladies sitting there with two of these dogs as in your photo, and a few people had gathered and were making a fuss of them, now that is some coincidence don't 'ya think!!!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  8. The dog is awesome Kim. So glad you had a nice walk and felt better afterwards.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  9. What a lovey pic. So glad you had a relaxing time and that it did the trick. Monty is beautiful and no wonder he attracts attention, I would be the same cooing over him. I know what you mean about missing Tilly, I miss my Sadie so much and although Phil and I still go walking it's not the same.
    Hugs
    Gina x

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  10. Love the pic Kim, that dog is gorgeous, you just want to hug them don't you...
    Glad you felt better after your walk, hope your ok...xx

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  11. Fab photo Kim, Monty is gorgeous, glad the walk cheered you up a bit and those biccies and scones look delicious, hugs, Colette xx

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  12. WOW that is one BIG puppy! Glad you had fun with your friend ... your shortbread looks delish :)

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I love reading your comments - and thanks for taking the time to leave one!
Kim x