tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post4293536858367823556..comments2024-01-30T10:46:39.914+00:00Comments on Dartmoor Ramblings: SKETCHING TEDDYEm Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-69627242061526818432013-10-28T10:41:01.096+00:002013-10-28T10:41:01.096+00:00It wasn't too bad was it? A big relief!It wasn't too bad was it? A big relief!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-39520631892408575692013-10-27T17:57:05.327+00:002013-10-27T17:57:05.327+00:00As ever absolutely beautiful pictures, those ones ...As ever absolutely beautiful pictures, those ones of the ponies in the rain (and extra!) are wonderful! Hope you stay safe in this awful weather on the way!The Three Muleteershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247097408523136083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-4790427980252322362013-10-26T20:09:07.754+01:002013-10-26T20:09:07.754+01:00It's getting really windy tonight in preparati...It's getting really windy tonight in preparation for tomorrow I guess, but it's close to gel force already!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-22235095683473167512013-10-26T18:35:50.074+01:002013-10-26T18:35:50.074+01:00Superb sketch of Teddy, Em. Having seen CT's p...Superb sketch of Teddy, Em. Having seen CT's photos of him - you've captured him perfectly. I love the Mohican Chaffinch and all the amazing fungi, especially the jelly looking ones. And terrific photo of jumping Jack in the grass! Given the wet, windy weather outside here this evening, I think the dogs have the right idea if they're asleep up in their baskets!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-83253053222998887152013-10-26T17:44:27.509+01:002013-10-26T17:44:27.509+01:00Hello Roy and thanks for visiting. We're rathe...Hello Roy and thanks for visiting. We're rather concerned about the HUGE Beech tree under which we normally park the car and Land Rover, which lost a big branch in the summer. It could possibly reach the house if another one goes!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-89337317343002033552013-10-26T17:42:54.317+01:002013-10-26T17:42:54.317+01:00Those white ones on the gorse would be lovely to d...Those white ones on the gorse would be lovely to draw actually - thanks Thelma!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-6288343013580172672013-10-26T14:00:33.055+01:002013-10-26T14:00:33.055+01:00Hi Em,
love the sketch and the shots of the ponies...Hi Em,<br />love the sketch and the shots of the ponies.<br />Hope you are prepared for the forthcoming storms and wind they keep talking about.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-8212445298918456172013-10-26T10:54:29.724+01:002013-10-26T10:54:29.724+01:00Hi Em, wonderful fungi photos, you should illustra...Hi Em, wonderful fungi photos, you should illustrate a book on those. Thanks for the cards and the wonderful print of the Two Magpies which arrived safely this morning. The cards are beautiful - very skilful photography. X<br />thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-88796988434890051122013-10-26T09:50:14.688+01:002013-10-26T09:50:14.688+01:00The soil is very acidic up here which is why they&...The soil is very acidic up here which is why they're naturally blue rather than the more normal pink. I remember my grandparents desperately trying to acidify their soil to no avail - they always came out pink!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-87938697090204332392013-10-26T09:49:10.316+01:002013-10-26T09:49:10.316+01:00Such a shame that Blue Tit isn't sharper but n...Such a shame that Blue Tit isn't sharper but never mind. It was raining and on full zoom!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-33037962428208199302013-10-26T03:30:53.489+01:002013-10-26T03:30:53.489+01:00Em, you truly have such talent, the drawing is rea...Em, you truly have such talent, the drawing is really lovely, what a treasure it will be!!<br /><br />I also didn't realize think that hydrangeas would grow there. For some reason I thought it wouldn't be warm enough for them, they are one of my favorites, and lovely even at the end of the season, aren't they? ~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-79959223147641937912013-10-26T00:26:37.574+01:002013-10-26T00:26:37.574+01:00I so wish I could draw like you! Great pencil draw...I so wish I could draw like you! Great pencil drawing of Teddy! My mum is a great watercolour artist and I have a lovely painting of our old doggy on my wall. Sadly I didn't inherit her talent. The yellow brain fungus is so cool! I can't help with red fungus ID I'm afraid. I do love your blue tit on the hydrangea photo and the last one of jack!Lou Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933986820262509435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-36770167033136249412013-10-25T22:09:03.192+01:002013-10-25T22:09:03.192+01:00I will Jane. My dad died in 1985 so I need to get ...I will Jane. My dad died in 1985 so I need to get details of the family from others.....x<br />Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-59871282830406155642013-10-25T20:56:50.606+01:002013-10-25T20:56:50.606+01:00Em, I'm so excited I could cry... ref the Feat...Em, I'm so excited I could cry... ref the Featherstonehaugh family.<br />Would you e mail me please at japawomo@xplornet.ca and I will give you the names I have and we can see if we can find the link.<br />Jane xxJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-84774425904551314742013-10-25T18:42:40.666+01:002013-10-25T18:42:40.666+01:00I found a picture of the same red fungi but the ca...I found a picture of the same red fungi but the caption was 'tiny red fungi'. Not a lot of help. <br /><br />So pleased you like the cards. I'd love to see a picture of your office wall with the collage! Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-63047643767155108042013-10-25T17:44:03.717+01:002013-10-25T17:44:03.717+01:00I would certainly know Teddy if I met him! Well d...I would certainly know Teddy if I met him! Well done. <br /><br />Your beautiful C/Cards arrived safely yesterday, and I shall cherish the ones I'm keeping, rather than sending (Dartmoor winter collage for office wall).<br /><br />LOVE your fungi photos again.. I thought Scarlet Elf Caps when I saw the red ones, but no, yours have a rounded top and the Elf Caps are little cups. Loved the "and then there were 4" photo! and the disappearing dog : )Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-1710502723461194232013-10-25T14:28:24.955+01:002013-10-25T14:28:24.955+01:00It's been great so I'm keeping my fingers ...It's been great so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a few more - you never know. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-24162871737327056952013-10-25T14:27:44.027+01:002013-10-25T14:27:44.027+01:00I just wish I could pick some and eat them!I just wish I could pick some and eat them!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-15977012709358356292013-10-25T12:16:35.193+01:002013-10-25T12:16:35.193+01:00Wonderful drawing of Teddy! So glad you are able t...Wonderful drawing of Teddy! So glad you are able to do some artwork!<br /><br />Love the photos of the ponies in the rain. And then Snippet!Gail H. Ragsdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491594160247541113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-54458724597236926412013-10-25T11:17:49.456+01:002013-10-25T11:17:49.456+01:00Love your drawing of Teddy - you have captured him...Love your drawing of Teddy - you have captured him so well from photos I've seen on CT's blog. Some great photos as always and really enjoyed looking at all the great variety of fungi :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-44109383122661613262013-10-25T10:37:07.291+01:002013-10-25T10:37:07.291+01:00As I said to Kath....pure fluke!As I said to Kath....pure fluke!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-31445252112443580062013-10-25T10:03:45.450+01:002013-10-25T10:03:45.450+01:00That's a great sketch of Teddy Em. Not keen on...That's a great sketch of Teddy Em. Not keen on fungus but can appreciate the interest in them with their wonderful shapes and colours. Love the ...and then there were four.. image-just brilliant.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-2358803821296132282013-10-25T09:05:34.620+01:002013-10-25T09:05:34.620+01:00I'm so glad you recognised him Sarah. The end ...I'm so glad you recognised him Sarah. The end of his tail was missing from the photo so I had to make it up. CT says it's okay though!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-11378598825802750712013-10-25T09:03:54.121+01:002013-10-25T09:03:54.121+01:00It is a bit perky for a pony tail. Nice try Snippe...It is a bit perky for a pony tail. Nice try Snippers. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-51330837860917770552013-10-25T09:03:18.028+01:002013-10-25T09:03:18.028+01:00Thank you John. The walker numbers certainly drop ...Thank you John. The walker numbers certainly drop when the rain comes down and shoot up as soon as it stops. The best time for me is when it looks like it might rain but doesn't so I have it all to myself without actually getting wet!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.com