tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post1062888316793443396..comments2024-01-30T10:46:39.914+00:00Comments on Dartmoor Ramblings: ENGLAND'S BROWN AND PLEASANT LANDEm Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-55869608428486288932013-08-07T08:37:06.293+01:002013-08-07T08:37:06.293+01:00Hi JoAnn,
Lovely to have you visit. I do know wh...Hi JoAnn, <br /><br />Lovely to have you visit. I do know what you mean about the black on grey. I'm able to do something on the mouse pad that makes the whole thing bigger, which helps. Next time, I'll try doing the whole thing BOLD and see if that helps!<br /><br />EmEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-57521499514579160012013-08-06T21:53:12.798+01:002013-08-06T21:53:12.798+01:00I love the photos on your blog - but my old eyes h...I love the photos on your blog - but my old eyes have such a time trying to read the black print on dark grey background, but that is ok - I'll just look at the wonderful photos.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-52101136634921987472013-08-04T20:43:12.845+01:002013-08-04T20:43:12.845+01:00Oh my memories were running away with me, I just ...Oh my memories were running away with me, I just reread your post I didn't mean I miss dead grass. LolWillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507537074005136610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-8288713776177900182013-08-04T20:40:33.315+01:002013-08-04T20:40:33.315+01:00I miss the moors, love the brown. I lived in the U...I miss the moors, love the brown. I lived in the U.K. for several years as a child fond memories riding on the moors. Now I have the cranberry bogs that we ride about next to, in the pony cart.<br />Great seeing lovey Tornado again ... such a beautiful little thing whatever he/she may be ;)Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507537074005136610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-29053182719714086112013-07-30T22:11:04.644+01:002013-07-30T22:11:04.644+01:00When we first discovered Chagford, 14 years ago, I...When we first discovered Chagford, 14 years ago, I knew I wanted to live there. We moved there a year later and have never looked back except to compare a previous existence unfavourably!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-57031949813704164962013-07-30T20:27:53.032+01:002013-07-30T20:27:53.032+01:00Photos 1 and 4 are just perfect. And the final pix...Photos 1 and 4 are just perfect. And the final pix of your dog are so like my first dog 'Hamlet'; I miss him terribly even after 35 years.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-55752714249123869602013-07-30T13:59:49.449+01:002013-07-30T13:59:49.449+01:00He's really not keen and whines the whole way ...He's really not keen and whines the whole way through but he's going to have to get used to it as he hates being brushed even more!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-51852260306895168082013-07-30T13:05:08.924+01:002013-07-30T13:05:08.924+01:00I'd like to see anyone get close to our pup wi...I'd like to see anyone get close to our pup with clippers. He tries to eat the brush when we try and give his coat a once over! It looks like such a fab area you live in! Cute foals too :)Lou Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933986820262509435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-73756217267145363802013-07-30T10:21:33.342+01:002013-07-30T10:21:33.342+01:00Exmoor is much more strict I think. The Stallion o...Exmoor is much more strict I think. The Stallion out there two years ago that produced all last year's coloured foals was AT LEAST 14.2hh and piebald. Not Dartmoor in the slightest!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-24273844157649015492013-07-30T08:48:35.805+01:002013-07-30T08:48:35.805+01:00Ahh that's v interesting. Must have much tight...Ahh that's v interesting. Must have much tighter controls in the forest then- v strict on who is allowed to roam and when. The arab blood was introduced in the 1800's (approx) to dilute things as the old gene pool was becoming a tad shallow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-12649077367592191662013-07-30T08:09:01.863+01:002013-07-30T08:09:01.863+01:00Not you I hope?Not you I hope?Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-81830003435967058322013-07-29T22:53:40.661+01:002013-07-29T22:53:40.661+01:00Lightening strike...Lightening strike...Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-44599529234967808822013-07-29T18:36:06.384+01:002013-07-29T18:36:06.384+01:00Our grass is almost back to green after only two d...Our grass is almost back to green after only two days - amazing. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-82517422037825142712013-07-29T18:35:35.604+01:002013-07-29T18:35:35.604+01:00It's been biblical Margaret!It's been biblical Margaret!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-23633343426563925692013-07-29T18:35:16.166+01:002013-07-29T18:35:16.166+01:00I've had the good fortune to have a smell of s...I've had the good fortune to have a smell of some of that hay and you're right, it's wonderful.Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-34110010745251766882013-07-29T18:34:25.561+01:002013-07-29T18:34:25.561+01:00The thrush has been gone for so long, I'd give...The thrush has been gone for so long, I'd given up looking for her/him. I think this one is a juvenile which is great news. I THINK those are the remains of gapes I can see....Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-91813654674967799362013-07-29T18:33:04.967+01:002013-07-29T18:33:04.967+01:00How lovely to be a highlight!How lovely to be a highlight!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-56707692808039547612013-07-29T18:32:46.598+01:002013-07-29T18:32:46.598+01:00I went to see the owner of those Spaniels today fu...I went to see the owner of those Spaniels today funnily enough. The drawings were a wedding present last year when I was the bridesmaid. Please, no one ever put me in a frock again!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-22854033606768281802013-07-29T18:31:27.352+01:002013-07-29T18:31:27.352+01:00We've now got a little too much rain and the w...We've now got a little too much rain and the water butt is overflowing!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-12616581558867905022013-07-29T18:30:42.901+01:002013-07-29T18:30:42.901+01:00There was much whining and attempts to sit down wh...There was much whining and attempts to sit down when I did it, but I think he's happier with the temperature. He had nearly four years of growth there as I'd never done it before!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-78092286141897797302013-07-29T18:29:46.789+01:002013-07-29T18:29:46.789+01:00He can really move when he wants to!He can really move when he wants to!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-75478374340360214822013-07-29T18:29:25.749+01:002013-07-29T18:29:25.749+01:00The pure Dartmoor breeders wouldn't let their ...The pure Dartmoor breeders wouldn't let their ponies out on the moor for fear of producing ones like Tornado. They could have ANYTHING in them quite frankly, given the stallions that are allowed to roam out there. <br /><br />Your'e so right about the new dog!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-69870992073917565292013-07-29T18:27:20.070+01:002013-07-29T18:27:20.070+01:00I love the Great Tits too. One of the most recogni...I love the Great Tits too. One of the most recognisable songs too which is always a help when that isn't your strong point. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-40262602793896470302013-07-29T18:24:26.013+01:002013-07-29T18:24:26.013+01:00You really must but I know you have a house to sel...You really must but I know you have a house to sell first! I can always make the farmer an offer for you regarding the foal...Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-48616606962258744442013-07-29T18:23:33.417+01:002013-07-29T18:23:33.417+01:00Isn't it lovely? Black and white too!Isn't it lovely? Black and white too!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.com