Despite living so close to the New Forest it is an area I rarely walk. Since the occurrence of a few cases of Alabama Rot affecting dogs in the forest I have been cautious about …
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A Circuit from Barton on Sea to Hurst Point
When at home most of out walking is done from the village, occasionally I venture a bit further afield but not often. I grew up here and have walked the local footpaths for well over …
Continue readingDanebury Hillfort from Middle Wallop
It is only a couple of days since I returned from walking in the Black Mountains and it is time for the car to go for a service. Rather than take a courtesy car for …
Continue readingSouth Downs Way – Day 1 – Winchester to East Meon
After weeks of preparations the day has finally arrived when I set off to walk the South Downs National Trail. This is the first time I have tackled a long distance walk over multiple days. …
Continue readingFred 2 v 0 Awning
Up early, as it’s moving day. Out with the dogs for a brisk stroll and then back to the van to prepare for departure. In my teens I suffered from migraines, but thankfully they stopped. …
Continue readingFrensham Little Pond
When we started caravanning we soon worked out that we would have allocated duties. Generally, but not exclusively, if it is something inside the Unicorn it falls into Lyn’s domain. Whereas, the awning and all …
Continue readingUp the Saints
Saturday arrives and for me that means a trip to Southampton to watch the Saints. Lyn has arranged to meet Lolly in Farnham and Dexter and Crosby have not been invited, they will stay in …
Continue readingDown Memory Lane
Crosby gives us an early morning alarm call, the sun is up and he wants to be out to sniff the spring air. There is no way that Lyn is venturing from the comfort of …
Continue readingDonkeys at Dusk
After the trauma of wrestling the awning the previous day, Wednesday is a day for catching up. An appointment takes us back to Salisbury and this provides the opportunity to jettison more excess baggage. We …
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