tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post7631312260238538924..comments2024-01-30T10:46:39.914+00:00Comments on Dartmoor Ramblings: ESCOT PEACOCK, OTTERS AND PANICEm Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-54942246390685024922013-04-13T19:12:10.182+01:002013-04-13T19:12:10.182+01:00Because of living out here, he will be requiring p...Because of living out here, he will be requiring parental taxis until he can drive so I'm hoping there won't be TOO many outings!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-49681919612609548222013-04-13T18:56:04.032+01:002013-04-13T18:56:04.032+01:00What an outing!
so glad to see the bird pictures.
...What an outing!<br />so glad to see the bird pictures.<br />Just wait until origami boy hits his teens and goes to rock concerts......<br />So glad all ended well.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-77775122235916298442013-04-12T19:10:49.510+01:002013-04-12T19:10:49.510+01:00Gail - they really don't. The two of them were...Gail - they really don't. The two of them were clearly bemused at our reaction. Feel free to use the photos for drawing. I will be!<br /><br />Shy SB - We have the Guinea Fowl to thank for the display. I didn't realise they used them in fear and anger too!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-24736044052410103352013-04-12T18:19:00.121+01:002013-04-12T18:19:00.121+01:00Oh my! I felt your panic, so glad all turned out w...Oh my! I felt your panic, so glad all turned out well. Mobile phones do make a difference. I have a terrible, well, non existent really, sense of direction and always feel so much safer with my mobile in my bag.<br /><br />The photos of the Peacock are stunning. I have never managed to see one in all its glory in courtship mode.ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-85446496728643821512013-04-12T16:16:10.330+01:002013-04-12T16:16:10.330+01:00Children just don't understand why we panic so...Children just don't understand why we panic so!<br /><br />Oh Em, these photos are wonderful! The peacock, duck and owl just beg to be drawn and the otters are darling.Gail H. Ragsdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491594160247541113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-83067942826436090532013-04-12T16:03:47.136+01:002013-04-12T16:03:47.136+01:00I'm amazed it's never happened before to b...I'm amazed it's never happened before to be honest. We don't get out much...<br /><br />Glad you like the Peacock too!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-44435095458196123112013-04-12T15:09:01.280+01:002013-04-12T15:09:01.280+01:00Having mislaid my girls (at 4 or so) - one at the ...Having mislaid my girls (at 4 or so) - one at the seaside and the other in a busy outdoor market, I can still remember the frisson of fear. I lost sight of our son at the seaside and found him climbing the rocks towards the railway line with a train thundering towards him. Have nightmares about that too! <br /><br />Fabulous photos and the peacock is fabulous!<br /><br />Parsnip - I am so sorry about the loss of your baby daughter. I guess that the pain of that loss is something that never really leaves you. Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-74861097140416516782013-04-12T11:18:33.155+01:002013-04-12T11:18:33.155+01:00CT - actually, my friend had tea....I just didn...CT - actually, my friend had tea....I just didn't want to admit I went for the massive and very rich hot chocolate! Was offered cream and a flake but resisted....<br /><br />RR - I agree - it would look lovely on the side of our house. When I see things like that I feel inspired to try and make them but then forget or don't have the time. Otters were extremely sweet but I had to take Snippet away before their feeding frenzy started....I don't think he would have coped with the excitement.Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-74193400794831336832013-04-12T10:44:02.564+01:002013-04-12T10:44:02.564+01:00Really lovely photos - the otters are superb :)
I...Really lovely photos - the otters are superb :)<br /><br />I wouldn't mind of those wicker spiders for myself :)<br /><br />So glad everything turned out well with OB and his friend. What a terrifying incident but it can so easily happen especially when they are that bit older and just want to run off and explore.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-19273288318540481882013-04-12T09:24:32.988+01:002013-04-12T09:24:32.988+01:00Have been through similar thing when L was little....Have been through similar thing when L was little. No fear like it. Glad all ended well. Surprised tea was strong enough! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-51519541129377563242013-04-12T09:21:38.954+01:002013-04-12T09:21:38.954+01:00Parsnip - Terrifying isn't it. I can see why h...Parsnip - Terrifying isn't it. I can see why he is you ex. I'm so sorry about your daughter; I had no idea. It must be with you constantly. x<br /><br />Caroline - That Peacock was very strange indeed but how lucky for me that it was prancing about with its feathers out!<br /><br />Rusty D - I did sleep very well - thank you.<br /><br />Margarethe - How true Margarethe!<br /><br />Cindy - I think I will be doing a drawing from one of those photos.<br /><br />MM - No - I've never had the confidence to think of exhibiting them! Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-29382813325720066712013-04-12T02:08:32.060+01:002013-04-12T02:08:32.060+01:00I think every parent has been through the mind-fre...I think every parent has been through the mind-freezing terror of a [temporarily] mis-placed child. All the bad-ending stories come to mind and it is hard to think what one should do.<br />On another note--do you exhibit your photos? The details of feathers and fur in this batch are wonderful.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-11950227315179202022013-04-12T02:00:40.162+01:002013-04-12T02:00:40.162+01:00Other then the "scare" right off the get...Other then the "scare" right off the get go, Em, what a cool place to go visit. The peacock photo looked to be a painting. So nice. xCindy@NorthofWiartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00262513991016475701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-90670536553206000392013-04-12T01:53:24.646+01:002013-04-12T01:53:24.646+01:00Love the otters! Kids will be kids (:Love the otters! Kids will be kids (:Margarethe Brummermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623937180200255796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-83838546050825165872013-04-12T00:49:07.124+01:002013-04-12T00:49:07.124+01:00Magnificent peacock, and the otters too.
I hope y...Magnificent peacock, and the otters too. <br />I hope you got a much needed sleep!!! x rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-42929115532095536342013-04-11T23:30:04.491+01:002013-04-11T23:30:04.491+01:00WHAT a scare, Em! Definitely a case of all's w...WHAT a scare, Em! Definitely a case of all's well that ends well. <br /><br />Despite this, your photos are simply INCREDIBLE !!! That peacock was a real poser ... and as for the Otters ahhhh ... so cute! Caroline Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203454486693014969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-11758150655377033672013-04-11T22:09:15.808+01:002013-04-11T22:09:15.808+01:00Oh My Goodness, all I want to do stare all day at ...Oh My Goodness, all I want to do stare all day at the otters scrunchy little faces. So sweet.<br /><br />Losing a child is the worst feeling.<br />My x lost our fist child at Dogers Stadium in LA (he was 4 years old) I was 7 months pregnant with our second child and so mad at him, he was too busy buying beer for his father !<br />I understand the panic you felt. My baby daughter died at 2 months and I still feel upset that I could have lost both of them in the span of a few months.<br /><br />I am so happy to hear all is well, except for Snippet who had to be on a lead.<br />Poor doggie.<br /><br />cheers, parsnip<br />angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.com