tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post7926459855550334632..comments2024-01-30T10:46:39.914+00:00Comments on Dartmoor Ramblings: A WEEK IN PICTURES (INCLUDING THE RETURN OF TORNADO)Em Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-64699491776480268442014-01-24T14:31:33.287+00:002014-01-24T14:31:33.287+00:00Thanks Lou - I don't think you'd say that ...Thanks Lou - I don't think you'd say that if you saw Jack on a bad day with me shouting at him to keep away! Snippet's an old hand though and they seem to know that and have fun with him. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-42965410151317562562014-01-24T14:30:37.081+00:002014-01-24T14:30:37.081+00:00No - I don't think so, but I may be biased!No - I don't think so, but I may be biased! Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-72626787708923988982014-01-24T12:17:06.474+00:002014-01-24T12:17:06.474+00:00So many lovely photos! I can't believe how wel...So many lovely photos! I can't believe how well behaved Snippet and Jack are with the ponies! Sorry to hear you are suffering with back pain and med side effects - can't be nice :( wishing you a speedy recovery xLou Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933986820262509435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-48083542969031823922014-01-23T18:23:55.022+00:002014-01-23T18:23:55.022+00:00A beautiful series of pictures. A vast empty land ...A beautiful series of pictures. A vast empty land with an equally endless sky inhabited only by dogs and horses.<br />It doesn’t get any better.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-78562457493600721432014-01-22T15:37:55.304+00:002014-01-22T15:37:55.304+00:00Gone. Gone. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-1814875441497636722014-01-22T15:37:44.662+00:002014-01-22T15:37:44.662+00:00I hope so Tom - thank you. As for Staffie owners, ...I hope so Tom - thank you. As for Staffie owners, we had one denying a horrific attack on a cow a couple of years ago, even though there were many witnesses. Poor cow had its cheek bitten off. The owner also tried to sue the farmer as she twisted an ankle whilst running away from said cow, who was pretty upset. Unbelievable. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-69511245682279456892014-01-22T15:35:15.150+00:002014-01-22T15:35:15.150+00:00I'll just have to keep the dose low. Always ha...I'll just have to keep the dose low. Always happy to have your expert input - thank you. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-58036949743738639932014-01-22T15:34:16.895+00:002014-01-22T15:34:16.895+00:00Hi Jane - welcome and lovely to have you visiting....Hi Jane - welcome and lovely to have you visiting.Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-69976492441657180722014-01-22T15:31:58.458+00:002014-01-22T15:31:58.458+00:00I'll be deleting as soon as I can sign in! How...I'll be deleting as soon as I can sign in! How did that get through the filters........grrrrr. Talking of balls, Jack is losing his tomorrow.....Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-10552202970169582722014-01-22T13:50:27.866+00:002014-01-22T13:50:27.866+00:00Wonderful photos Em, I love seeing the ponies, Tor...Wonderful photos Em, I love seeing the ponies, Tornado has become so hairy! I think my favourite is the massive clouds over the moors. I've had more luck with birds feeding in the garden recently and a record 5 great tits in one tree feeding on an assortment of food.<br />That is the trouble with gabapentin and all similar drugs-side effects v pain relief. I think you are doing really well and not giving up on them too soon.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-37110689792439933412014-01-22T13:37:39.038+00:002014-01-22T13:37:39.038+00:00So glad to have found your lovely blog via Rusty D...So glad to have found your lovely blog via Rusty Duck ... Vintage Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695570690989980599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-1365528629058609012014-01-22T10:27:59.503+00:002014-01-22T10:27:59.503+00:00Ooooooooooooooooh looks like a spammer above there...Ooooooooooooooooh looks like a spammer above there Em! Bloody nerve!<br /><br />I missed our walk on the beach yesterday so Bing is desperate to go and get some exercise so I'll be taking him today - after buying new balls - we do go through a few.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-58241057753721345842014-01-21T20:39:35.449+00:002014-01-21T20:39:35.449+00:00Bloody Staffie owners - they're as bad as Cro&...Bloody Staffie owners - they're as bad as Cro's neighbours, all that smoke and all. Poor little OB, but he'll be alright, I am sure.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-82322118649864256382014-01-21T17:33:17.842+00:002014-01-21T17:33:17.842+00:00You too Linda. I'd love to stroke those ponies...You too Linda. I'd love to stroke those ponies but I haven't got to know them that well this year. Last year, there were a couple who let me get really close and, when their winter coats came through, they were plush and gorgeously soft. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-56840176329804339122014-01-21T17:31:53.179+00:002014-01-21T17:31:53.179+00:00Hi Gail, I know that dizziness can be a side effec...Hi Gail, I know that dizziness can be a side effect and I hope, being on quite a low dose, it won't get any worse. I'm taking 300mg three times a day but when I upped it to 400mg, the difference was huge; I kept toppling over! I'd rather suffer the pain than that. Unfortunately, the physio doesn't know what to do with me and one of the exercises she gave me was agony and I haven't done it since. She'll just refer me back to the spinal team when I tell her they're not helping next time I see her, which I don't think will be a lot of use. Never mind - at least I can walk and I'm thankful for that every day. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-59612066632294018862014-01-21T16:02:23.457+00:002014-01-21T16:02:23.457+00:00Whenever I see the countryside like this....it rea...Whenever I see the countryside like this....it really knocks my socks off, Em!<br />Those ponies are so adorable...especially Tornado..with his winter coat on!<br />Hope you have a great week ahead...<br />Cheers!<br />Linda :o)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-44031556785100711512014-01-21T14:58:39.181+00:002014-01-21T14:58:39.181+00:00Always love the Dartmoor Madams! It was great to b...Always love the Dartmoor Madams! It was great to be able to see all the ponies, Tornado was darling even though a bit woolly. Can't talk as mine are wrecks!<br /><br />Shots of the moor were gorgeous, especially love the massive cloud! Such wide open spaces.<br /><br />Love the new leash for Jack and Snippet! Making your life easier I hope. I really dislike it when people let their animals run amok. The woman needed to make her mind whether she was going to be out with her dog or chatting on the phone. <br /><br />I hate to hear you are having trouble with your back knowing how debilitating it can be. The drug you are taking we call Neurontin on this side of the pond. Be SURE you read up on the side effects for it. I took it several years ago and had to come off of it. I had trouble concentrating , problems with coordination, extreme fatigue and dizziness. I hope you back improves and maybe the physio will help.Gail H. Ragsdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491594160247541113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-64520579049325946962014-01-21T14:45:46.872+00:002014-01-21T14:45:46.872+00:00He looks like a teddy bear-ish calf Thelma. He'...He looks like a teddy bear-ish calf Thelma. He'd probably be worth more stuffed sadly. He's one I wish I could lead home and put in with Trigger....if we had the land. If it wasn't for the markings he'd be unrecognisable though, like all the others!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-89572254118867991242014-01-21T14:43:30.958+00:002014-01-21T14:43:30.958+00:00Thanks Roy. I try not to overdo the pony images bu...Thanks Roy. I try not to overdo the pony images but it's so tempting. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-57086486530490032732014-01-21T14:42:43.670+00:002014-01-21T14:42:43.670+00:00The seasickness comes and goes thank goodness. I&#...The seasickness comes and goes thank goodness. I'm feeling better today - thank you!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-44929802841530887542014-01-21T14:41:42.910+00:002014-01-21T14:41:42.910+00:00He absolutely loves playing with them but there ju...He absolutely loves playing with them but there just haven't been the same access this year. Never mind - we may have a more permanent herd next year. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-86884705367925622692014-01-21T12:18:57.060+00:002014-01-21T12:18:57.060+00:00Do like little Tornado, even if he does look a but...Do like little Tornado, even if he does look a but 'teddy bearish' at the moment, beautiful set of photos as always ;) xthelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-28512358739142014282014-01-21T11:52:22.913+00:002014-01-21T11:52:22.913+00:00Lovely Pony images Em and the massive sky and the ...Lovely Pony images Em and the massive sky and the rugged moorland images.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-53971418695638954252014-01-21T11:28:01.073+00:002014-01-21T11:28:01.073+00:00Lovely photos of the moor, ponies, dogs and garden...Lovely photos of the moor, ponies, dogs and garden birds :) As Wendy says I always feel as though I am there walking with you :) I especially love the frosty grass in sunlight shot and the last photo :)<br /><br />I hope the seasickness effect with the tablets wears off soon for you and that the Tourettes group gives you and OB some support.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-5287261808531240322014-01-21T10:52:58.395+00:002014-01-21T10:52:58.395+00:00Lovely photos of the moor in winter sunshine, Em. ...Lovely photos of the moor in winter sunshine, Em. I feel as though I'm walking in all that space and wonderful countryside, too! The cloud photo is fabulous - so dramatic and so are the beautiful rainbows. I love the pics of the dogs and ponies, as well, especially Snippet making friends with the pony.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.com