It was so good to see some proper sunshine this morning, the last few days have been quite dreary.  At the yard where the horses now live there is a small flock of Peacocks, most traditional but some 'White' ones too.  I will try and get some shots of those but they are a little elusive.

After horses it was still nice enough to take the dogs for a much needed run in the woods.  Both now filthy, they had a great time variously chasing rabbits and sniffing every tree in the woods. 

On the edge of the track I found this Buddleja growing wild.  It would have been nice to have seen it a few months ago when it was in flower but I haven't been this way for ages.

It was so good to see some proper sunshine this morning, the last few days have been quite dreary.  At the yard where the horses now live there is a small flock of Peacocks, most traditional but some 'White' ones too.  I will try and get some shots of those but they are a little elusive.

After horses it was still nice enough to take the dogs for a much needed run in the woods.  Both now filthy, they had a great time variously chasing rabbits and sniffing every tree in the woods. 

On the edge of the track I found this Buddleja growing wild.  It would have been nice to have seen it a few months ago when it was in flower but I haven't been this way for ages.

Moonlight and Silos

A mixed day today, bright spells and pouring rain!
We moved our pony to the same yard as my horse at the weekend and my routine has fallen apart!  No photos till tonight when I went back to the yard to put the horse to bed.  I missed the best shot by faffing about doing jobs, so not the best but tomorrow is another day?

Hopefully!

Moonlight and Silos

A mixed day today, bright spells and pouring rain!
We moved our pony to the same yard as my horse at the weekend and my routine has fallen apart!  No photos till tonight when I went back to the yard to put the horse to bed.  I missed the best shot by faffing about doing jobs, so not the best but tomorrow is another day?

Hopefully!

Henry's Naming Ceremony

Fortunately we allowed just enough time for our journey from Hexham to York this morning, the traffic on the A1 was dreadful, about 20 miles of the road is being rebuilt.

We arrived at the venue to find this one and only instruction, somewhere in this wood, the ceremony was being held!  Ten or fifteen minutes later we found the site, in the dappled shade of an old beech tree. Beautiful!

As you can see, there was a small circle (literally) of family and friends surrounding little Henry and his older sister who were sitting on a make-shift alter.

In this picture you see the parents making a vow to Henry, after which we all made an offering by way of a small flower and our public or private blessing to him.

All said, I think that this was the nicest and most sincere 'Naming/Christening' ceremony I have been to.  Thanks to Lucy and Ian for the invitation, we will never forget this wonderful day.

Oh yes.  And Granny looked happy too!!

Henry's Naming Ceremony

Fortunately we allowed just enough time for our journey from Hexham to York this morning, the traffic on the A1 was dreadful, about 20 miles of the road is being rebuilt.

We arrived at the venue to find this one and only instruction, somewhere in this wood, the ceremony was being held!  Ten or fifteen minutes later we found the site, in the dappled shade of an old beech tree. Beautiful!

As you can see, there was a small circle (literally) of family and friends surrounding little Henry and his older sister who were sitting on a make-shift alter.

In this picture you see the parents making a vow to Henry, after which we all made an offering by way of a small flower and our public or private blessing to him.

All said, I think that this was the nicest and most sincere 'Naming/Christening' ceremony I have been to.  Thanks to Lucy and Ian for the invitation, we will never forget this wonderful day.

Oh yes.  And Granny looked happy too!!

An Apple a Day (would be very expensive!)

Frustrating problems with our various laptops led to the purchase of an iMac.

There now follows a short interlude for the absorption of pain in the wallet!

Off to York in the morning to attend a friend's "Pagan" naming ceremony.

Now that should be interesting.