tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post8640115473774676416..comments2024-01-30T10:46:39.914+00:00Comments on Dartmoor Ramblings: FROG FRENZY AND FEBRUARY BITS AND PIECESEm Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-29803726258592014132015-04-10T06:19:41.338+01:002015-04-10T06:19:41.338+01:00Thanks Ian; I just wish I had more time to write i...Thanks Ian; I just wish I had more time to write it!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-72674089836662719402015-04-09T22:42:20.670+01:002015-04-09T22:42:20.670+01:00Super photos, especially the frogs ones. Great bl...Super photos, especially the frogs ones. Great blog BTW.Ian Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01407785573213070860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-18724539296059127242015-03-21T19:37:23.391+00:002015-03-21T19:37:23.391+00:00They have been passed on and he says thank you! XThey have been passed on and he says thank you! XEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-88448725464069901642015-03-21T19:36:34.352+00:002015-03-21T19:36:34.352+00:00So sorry about your niece's daughter MM. It...So sorry about your niece's daughter MM. It's a horrible think to live with. OB's tic suppression exercises are going very well and we're hopeful that it will make a huge difference to his life. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-14472512905086496722015-03-21T19:32:23.201+00:002015-03-21T19:32:23.201+00:00That would be lovely. I just never seem to have an...That would be lovely. I just never seem to have any time at all! Hope you're bearing up over there my dear. XEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-55842250638252069462015-03-21T19:30:57.631+00:002015-03-21T19:30:57.631+00:00Sorry it's taken so long to reply....you may b...Sorry it's taken so long to reply....you may be surrounded be melt water by now! The three sisters may have to be made into a card I think. Keep warm!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-32185098596181261762015-03-21T17:12:07.360+00:002015-03-21T17:12:07.360+00:00Those frogs are quite extraordinary! I found two ...Those frogs are quite extraordinary! I found two mating today but so many must have been quite a sight. your photos are exceptional you know. Loved the ice too. And congratulations to OB on his achievements.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-43249521907502225322015-03-19T21:14:29.133+00:002015-03-19T21:14:29.133+00:00Favorite photos from this post have to be the plov...Favorite photos from this post have to be the plovers--and the three horses with heads pressed together. As good as your photos are I can't seem to admire frogs!<br />A niece's 8 year old daughter is dealing with a syndrome called PANDAs, apparently the result of a rogue strep infection. It has produced some Tourette-like symptoms--I think we must always wonder when/where such things begin, almost unnoticed.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-84570462477193500182015-03-19T20:15:06.572+00:002015-03-19T20:15:06.572+00:00So late to your post Em-sorry! Love the frogs...ho...So late to your post Em-sorry! Love the frogs...how fantastic, love all the bird images too. And wow I agree with Mike Elderkin above, the three sisters is just fab..I'm sure it'd be brilliant for a card.<br />So sorry to hear about OB, poor little chap. If you are over this way, Newton Abbot or Totnes, let me know, we can meet up for a coffee, if you need a break and a chat xSeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-8138181967378274272015-03-13T08:06:25.560+00:002015-03-13T08:06:25.560+00:00Em your picture entitled "Three Sisters"...Em your picture entitled "Three Sisters" is a wall hanger! What a beautiful image. It is so encouraging to see the light of spring in Dartmoor has arrived, for it gives me hope of things to come here in Nova Scotia. We have along way to go having over 165 cm of snow in February alone! Take care! MarkMark Elderkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251928969935437984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-91374925889641293532015-03-12T18:37:01.710+00:002015-03-12T18:37:01.710+00:00I miss the blogging so much but it's just not ...I miss the blogging so much but it's just not possible as often as I'd like. I'm sure it's the same for you. Thanks for the hug - much needed! xxxEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-82119865987573362822015-03-12T18:36:12.250+00:002015-03-12T18:36:12.250+00:00Hi Amanda, thanks so much and lovely to have you f...Hi Amanda, thanks so much and lovely to have you following! xEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-80360273120214174022015-03-12T17:30:16.461+00:002015-03-12T17:30:16.461+00:00Hello Old Friend- long overdue comment from me, so...Hello Old Friend- long overdue comment from me, sorry it's been crazy busy these past few weeks here too. SO sorry to read about OB. Makes my heart feel sad at thought of him being bullied. I'm so pleased GOSH were so positive- something really good to hold on to, so you must :o) I'm very aware that mummies also need love and support when their little ones are going through tough times, because we feel it all too, so I am sending you a big hug over the internet.<br /><br />ADORE your froggy pics- stupendous! Much love xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-85914714773182051352015-03-11T12:41:40.616+00:002015-03-11T12:41:40.616+00:00Stunning photos of the frogs, one thing we all lik...Stunning photos of the frogs, one thing we all like to see is a frog.... I would love to see some Plovers that close as well great set of photos.<br /><br />Bullying is not a nice thing to have to go through, hope you get it sorted..<br />Amanda xxAmanda Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760505541954557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-81641235134201802652015-03-11T08:18:46.693+00:002015-03-11T08:18:46.693+00:00It seems to be so, so common Denise. Look how many...It seems to be so, so common Denise. Look how many comments have mentioned it happening. Lovely to hear of your son's happy life post bullying - thank you. XEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-73904349521408508142015-03-11T07:32:32.446+00:002015-03-11T07:32:32.446+00:00Thankyou!Thankyou!Jennifer Tetlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05216669559770468403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-27427049141411338622015-03-10T22:10:03.907+00:002015-03-10T22:10:03.907+00:00Sorry about OB's bullying. My son had to deal ...Sorry about OB's bullying. My son had to deal with that and the school wasn't a big help. That is way behind us now as he is 35 and married. Always had and still does have a kind and sweet nature which seems to be a magnet for a lot of unhappy kids. Great pics Em, love all those frogs. I have never seen so many in one place. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-68387877941255170002015-03-10T20:30:55.506+00:002015-03-10T20:30:55.506+00:00Thanks Sarah. xxThanks Sarah. xxEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-36094017718383207122015-03-10T19:39:59.419+00:002015-03-10T19:39:59.419+00:00So many frogs! I am sorry you have a mixed time wi...So many frogs! I am sorry you have a mixed time with OB, I'm glad things are improving at school for him and you have had some positive things happening too. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-48697127512071862892015-03-10T19:34:35.451+00:002015-03-10T19:34:35.451+00:00Thanks for the vote of confidence Caroline!Thanks for the vote of confidence Caroline!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-8352289441705994992015-03-10T19:34:18.730+00:002015-03-10T19:34:18.730+00:00We will! Thanks Thelma. xWe will! Thanks Thelma. xEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-50563044050490618292015-03-10T19:33:46.064+00:002015-03-10T19:33:46.064+00:00He's doing brilliantly with the therapy and we...He's doing brilliantly with the therapy and we had the first skype session this evening. Isn'yt technology brilliant?Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-13069943924441744542015-03-10T19:33:02.184+00:002015-03-10T19:33:02.184+00:00Thanks Roos. Bullying is an absolute disgrace and ...Thanks Roos. Bullying is an absolute disgrace and sometimes impossible to prove. Things have been a little better this week thank goodness. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-53083507608500745712015-03-10T18:59:29.052+00:002015-03-10T18:59:29.052+00:00What fabulous frog photos etc. as usual, Em. Thoug...What fabulous frog photos etc. as usual, Em. Though I'm really sorry to hear about the difficult things that have been going on. <br /><br />It may not be the best time for you, but I wanted you to know how much we appreciate what you do, so am nominating you for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award <a href="javascript:void(0);" rel="nofollow">here</a>Caroline Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203454486693014969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-7684420582441055352015-03-10T08:41:05.112+00:002015-03-10T08:41:05.112+00:00As the frog photos sprang to life my first thought...As the frog photos sprang to life my first thought was Paul McCarthy's 'Frog Song', going down the garden and listening to the frogs in our pond, little heads peering out of the water, a real sign of spring.<br /><br />Bullies have to be put down sharply, called to account, funnily enough my daughter was good at it when she was at school. OB has a lot of support everywhere I think, you just have to keep fighting his corner Em. Xthelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.com