THE RAMBLINGS OF A STRUGGLING ARTIST ON LIFE WITH TWO TERRIERS, A PONY WITH ISSUES AND OTHER WILDLIFE AND BIRDS THAT CROSS OUR PATH

23 March 2014

WEEKEND SNOW


M was working today, so we all got up at the usual weekday time of 6.30am. It started to snow as I got downstairs and let the dogs out and by the time I took them out for their morning walk at 7.30 it had stopped and settled. No more words required really.














By 9.00am it was all gone and when I went out later it was looking grim again and I got drenched by hail and rain:


Today was beautiful again and bitterly cold. I walked over to the charred area where the swailing took place last week:


This pony seemed to be finding it quite tasty:


We were pretty busy this weekend and I fed Trigger later than usual this evening meaning I got the benefit of this lovely sunset in his field:


After months of emails and proofs backwards and forwards from the printers, I am hoping to receive the finished cards that you voted on next week. So much for them being ready for Christmas. I hope you'll like them. I can't believe how long it's taken - absolutely ridiculous but at least I've used a local-ish company and they really have done a great job or at least I think they have from the samples they sent. Time will tell. So until next time, here is Jack being chased by Snippet today at some considerable speed as you can see from his angle, banking. 


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  1. Anonymous23 March 2014 at 21:30

    good thing you were up and out early to capture the snowy photos before it all melted away
    I always enjoy looking at your photos, such lovely scenery

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:09

      I wasn't happy when the alarm went off though!

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  2. Tom Stephenson23 March 2014 at 21:38

    Jeepers. Like the traction-control of Jack in the last shot.

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:10

      Very Clarkson - they might need a fourth presenter?

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  3. Sue in Suffolk23 March 2014 at 21:48

    A few days of spring and then back to winter. No snow or rain here - very sharp frost forecast for tonight. Lovely wintery pictures

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:11

      It's all sleety rain today unfortunately. Dogs asleep....I'd like to be.

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  4. rusty duck23 March 2014 at 21:58

    Beautiful shots of the snow on the moor. We've had the hail, cold and rain but no snow. I was looking across this afternoon, the sun was out and I was thinking of you, hoping you were out enjoying it. Looked idyllic.

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:11

      It was. No snow below the cattle grid so it really was the snow line at work again!

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  5. angryparsnip23 March 2014 at 22:40

    Go fast gud dugs !
    Today, we that the air-conditioner on in the afternoon.

    cheers, parsnip

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  6. Dartford Warbler23 March 2014 at 22:52

    Beautiful snow landscapes and the dogs obviously loved it!

    Funny to see the pony chewing chargrilled gorse! The Forest ponies do the same and the greys end up streaked with black from brushing through burnt gorse thickets.

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:13

      Jack has a bit of charcoal every morning from the fire. he sits and waits patiently for it, so the love of charred things must cross species.

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  7. ChrisJ24 March 2014 at 00:18

    Good grief! Your Jack is a hyper bundle of energy! Good thing he's got plenty of space to run.

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:13

      I've never known an animal like it Chris - he's either like that or asleep!

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  8. Jane and Chris24 March 2014 at 00:42

    Love the shot with the fence!
    Glad your snow melted pronto.
    Jane x

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  9. Margaret Birding For Pleasure24 March 2014 at 06:29

    Hi em. Glorious snow shot, I especially love the light in no 3 also love the sunset through the trees and the banking of the dog!

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:14

      I was so lucky to be out so early with that very low sun for number three. It was even better in reality.

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  10. Roy Norris24 March 2014 at 08:39

    Some really nice scenic shots Em. Its amazing how a dusting of snow can change the look of landscape and possibly make it more interesting.

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:16

      It's SO photogenic isn't it? We've been graced with rain today unlike the rest of the country bathed in sunshine!

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  11. Anonymous24 March 2014 at 09:58

    Great atmospheric shots, Em. We've had no snow here this winter- hail, but no snow. So different from last winter x

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:16

      it is isn't it? I do miss the thick snow, even if we can't get out for days!

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  12. Elizabeth24 March 2014 at 10:25

    Your dogs are having such fun!

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:19

      I hope so Elizabeth. Most of the time anyway. I watched a programme about stray dogs in LA last night.....very depressing.

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  13. Wendy24 March 2014 at 10:57

    Lovely photos of the snow on the moor with the light and shadows. I love the last photo of Jack at full speed!

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:19

      I think he could give a whippet a run for its money!

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  14. Bridget24 March 2014 at 12:46

    So, so jealous, I love snow. My boys and dogs would have such a lot of fun in all that! Gorgeous pictures as ever. I honestly can't chose my favorite x

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:20

      It was a real treat, if a little short-lived. It was as deep as two inches in some places.....for a while! x

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  15. Amy at love made my home24 March 2014 at 13:15

    Beautiful, but brrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! Hope that the cards are really great when they arrive. xx

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 14:21

      Oh me too Amy - it's been such a protracted process! x

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  16. The Weaver of Grass24 March 2014 at 15:55

    Never have I seen dogs who appear to enjoy life like your two, snow or not.

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 19:32

      I hope you're right Pat. It seems criminal NOT to have dogs up here.

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  17. Jenn24 March 2014 at 16:53

    The best kind of snow... gone by 9am :)

    Also, chia seeds aren't related to chia tea, although I do love both. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my latest kitchen creation. I'm not able to respond to you via email, so here I am!

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 19:33

      I've just looked them up and they sound just what I need. Never heard of them before but I'll definitely be getting some - thanks Jenn.

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  18. DeniseinVA24 March 2014 at 18:24

    Hello Em, and what a joy it was to see these gorgeous photos. All pretty spectacular I'd say!!! According to weather reports we will be getting another dose of snow tonight. Hopefully it will be just a dusting.

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 19:34

      I hope so too Denise. You've had it so bad this winter.

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  19. Ragged Robin24 March 2014 at 19:19

    Lovely atmospheric photos. What a change in the weather from a week ago - much colder here too but no snow just hail!!

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    1. Em Parkinson24 March 2014 at 19:34

      Spring has sprung back into the box I think.

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  20. Linda25 March 2014 at 00:52

    The Moors are even more beautiful with snow♥️
    Enjoy your week..
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. Em Parkinson25 March 2014 at 10:09

      They are aren't they? Enjoys yours too Linda. x

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  21. Gail H. Ragsdale26 March 2014 at 16:43

    It was high 60's over the weekend and yesterday it snowed. Temps fell to the low 20's with howling wind. Winter does not want to leave.

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  22. Em Parkinson27 March 2014 at 11:28

    It really doesn't does it? Snowing again today! (Thursday)

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  23. SeagullSuzie30 March 2014 at 15:04

    Sorry I'm so late to this post Em, beautiful images of Dartmoor in the snow, I especially like image no.3 with the sunshine on the grass.

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