tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post2469857024554145223..comments2024-01-30T10:46:39.914+00:00Comments on Dartmoor Ramblings: ARK REQUIREDEm Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-75135615219101877532013-12-21T18:21:46.876+00:002013-12-21T18:21:46.876+00:00Fingers are crossed but probably in vain I'm a...Fingers are crossed but probably in vain I'm afraid. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-82387925806813381162013-12-21T18:21:22.606+00:002013-12-21T18:21:22.606+00:00Those trees really exacerbate the noise of the win...Those trees really exacerbate the noise of the wind. I love the noise as long as I'm safe and warm inside!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-30624528533258404962013-12-21T18:20:13.267+00:002013-12-21T18:20:13.267+00:00Me neither Margaret. There just isn't time. ha...Me neither Margaret. There just isn't time. have a lovely, lovely Christmas. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-52633527924387062132013-12-21T18:19:33.860+00:002013-12-21T18:19:33.860+00:00We are right in the thick of the weather Sarah. Ho...We are right in the thick of the weather Sarah. Horrible again today!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-87504750689901052082013-12-21T14:56:34.455+00:002013-12-21T14:56:34.455+00:00Oh I feel your pain, another day of the grey and w...Oh I feel your pain, another day of the grey and wet stuff and no end in sight! Let's hope Dartmoor is just having one of her weeks and will be kind in the new year, we can only hope!The Three Muleteershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247097408523136083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-3496605210863197192013-12-20T23:06:39.671+00:002013-12-20T23:06:39.671+00:00It`s a wild night here in the New Forest and I`m s...It`s a wild night here in the New Forest and I`m sure the ponies will be huddling together out in the rain. <br /><br />Lovely photos of Dartmoor and your birds.<br /><br />It is good to know that you have found a Tourettes support network.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-78355366236893094912013-12-20T19:47:02.130+00:002013-12-20T19:47:02.130+00:00HI Em You certainly are having awful weather, hop...HI Em You certainly are having awful weather, hope it improves soon for you. Great shots of the Moor, birds and horses. May I wish you a VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS. I will be with my family on the I.O.W. adn will not be posting or commenting as much during the festive season.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-61170261274986352092013-12-20T19:20:25.165+00:002013-12-20T19:20:25.165+00:00It was dreadful weather here yesterday and the day...It was dreadful weather here yesterday and the day before. I know from past experiences that Dartmoor's weather is more extreme. I didn't realise you lived right on the edge of the moor. I'm glad the party last weekend was a success.<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-64449204639327240762013-12-20T16:53:48.410+00:002013-12-20T16:53:48.410+00:00I've barely taken any pictures at all, and tho...I've barely taken any pictures at all, and those I have are hardly worth publishing. A bit of stormy light can be very atmospheric but that's not what we've got!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-17913969682092893652013-12-20T16:50:22.075+00:002013-12-20T16:50:22.075+00:00It improved for a bit but is looking a bit dire to...It improved for a bit but is looking a bit dire tonight......high winds and sleet............super. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-37750076609162849472013-12-20T16:49:48.592+00:002013-12-20T16:49:48.592+00:00Jack is constantly sniffing round the presents but...Jack is constantly sniffing round the presents but, so far, hasn't indulged. I think the smell of Bendick's Bittermints is putting him off!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-75415556136513115902013-12-20T16:48:40.845+00:002013-12-20T16:48:40.845+00:00OB is less excited this year than previous years, ...OB is less excited this year than previous years, or perhaps he's just trying to be cool about it as he approaches 10!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-36780086268382194942013-12-20T16:47:06.737+00:002013-12-20T16:47:06.737+00:00You too Virginia, thank you. Are you basking in gl...You too Virginia, thank you. Are you basking in glorious summer sun I wonder???Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-61038813659712404392013-12-20T16:46:41.157+00:002013-12-20T16:46:41.157+00:00Dreadful sounding weather Em and it looks like mor...Dreadful sounding weather Em and it looks like more is to come in the next few days :-( As you say this is not very camera friendly weather at the moment !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-42901058071336691022013-12-20T16:46:27.067+00:002013-12-20T16:46:27.067+00:00You poor things. I bet those beautiful but large h...You poor things. I bet those beautiful but large horses are churning up the ground too!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-39330273248824013122013-12-20T11:55:55.409+00:002013-12-20T11:55:55.409+00:00The weather sounds totally dire - do hope it has i...The weather sounds totally dire - do hope it has improved since your post.<br /><br />Some lovely photos of Dartmoor as always and I'm so pleased the party went well. It can really help talking to people who are going through a similar situation.<br /><br />Love the Christmas Tree :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-28921206322833792022013-12-20T09:46:50.691+00:002013-12-20T09:46:50.691+00:00Love the pic of the light on the moor. Jack looks ...Love the pic of the light on the moor. Jack looks to have grown. And I'm very envious you can have prezzies round the tree- no chance of that here this year. Poppy would unwrap and chew them all the second she discovered them :-)<br />Glad you have the tourettes group as a contact- I should imagine that will be more useful to you than almost anything else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-87240553383259569232013-12-20T09:26:47.863+00:002013-12-20T09:26:47.863+00:00Dartmoor sounds a great place to live on ;), I sup...Dartmoor sounds a great place to live on ;), I suppose it will get better when the rain turns to snow, but life becomes pretty miserable when the rivers and water start to rise. Stock up, stay safe and have a lovely Christmas. Glad OBs party went well, the atmosphere of Christmas for children is always exciting....thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-65261000164974052932013-12-20T04:04:27.521+00:002013-12-20T04:04:27.521+00:00Hi Em,
Your weather sounds dire! I do hope it let...Hi Em,<br />Your weather sounds dire! I do hope it lets up enough to let you get out and stock up - or have you done that already? I'm glad the party went well. Those contacts will be helpful as you work your way through the various scenarios in the future. Happy Christmas to you all.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-29306022540964629282013-12-19T17:51:31.150+00:002013-12-19T17:51:31.150+00:00We are having similar issues with rain. The backy...We are having similar issues with rain. The backyard is so wet I have to watch my footing when putting birdseed and deer feed out. The ground is saturated and water is standing everywhere. We've had a respite this past few days but more on it's way tomorrow through Sunday with HEAVY rain and thunderstorms on Sunday. I keep telling myself that at least it isn't snow...<br /><br />Always love the moor photos and those of the ponies. Love the immense vastness. LOVE the one of Snippet and Jack racing up on the hill looking down on Chagford (?)Gail H. Ragsdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491594160247541113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-40279521044192684242013-12-19T13:14:27.757+00:002013-12-19T13:14:27.757+00:00I hope you're right Christian. We fear depress...I hope you're right Christian. We fear depression in his teenage years but can't get too wrapped up in worrying as it won't help him. I try and take every day as it comes. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-87740230023154392792013-12-19T13:13:06.578+00:002013-12-19T13:13:06.578+00:00Feeling that rain Dean. I think we have a lot in c...Feeling that rain Dean. I think we have a lot in common weather-wise!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-32723345076916888052013-12-19T13:12:25.251+00:002013-12-19T13:12:25.251+00:00There was little else on so I carried on with it. ...There was little else on so I carried on with it. Foolish as I missed the first half of the Monastary Farm. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-79943879276134664402013-12-19T13:11:21.024+00:002013-12-19T13:11:21.024+00:00They are talking about 100mph winds over Christmas...They are talking about 100mph winds over Christmas. Help!<br /><br />We have a couple of the Jeremy Butler books, including the one pertinent to this area. Not a light read but fascinating. Talking of reading, I've started Cross Stitch. It's BIG isn't it! Really enjoying it so far. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-78578894156881248042013-12-19T13:09:48.042+00:002013-12-19T13:09:48.042+00:00The squelch factor is massive. The squelch factor is massive. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.com