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Lucky I have my jolly-holly trekking sticks with me when I go out a-walking.
Lately they've been out on the road and follow me probably hoping to be fed. I turn and berate them and wave my sticks and they back off making loud gobbly noises.
Today they had gone exploring and were heading for trouble down a narrow lane. A car came along and they had to run like the wind on their spindly legs, wings down, chins a wobbling.
The guy in the car herded them most of the way back and I took over waving my sticks and telling them off for being a gang of half wits who couldn't find their way home.
Luckily they didn't decide to gather their forces and attack or it would have been me running down the road on spindly-ish legs with my chin wobbling wildly.
Leaving a few cartridges behind.
I've shown you this photo before. Some frustrated hunter couldn't find a poor sparrow or a bunny rabbit to shoot at and shot up the sign post instead.
Leaving a few cartridges behind.
I have run into hunters on my walk, with guns and all that camouflage gear but they have been out giving their dogs a run. I think.
Is hunting allowed on the island?? K has inquired but answers are vague. As long as you don't get caught seems to be the law.
Remember those fierce dogs that used to bark at me when I walked passed. Well, it seems they weren't as fierce as they looked and sounded. The other day they didn't even bother to bark and wagged tails as I saluted them and said 'good evening'. I'm still glad they're behind a high fence though.
My walks are slowly getting longer and I'm now getting to the point where I can see the sea.
It's only about 3-4 ks. I must take my step and km watch and see just how far I am walking. I'm aiming for 5ks.
I'm not interested in breaking records or walking a marathon
You made me laugh with that comment about you running on trembly legs with your chin wobbling.
ReplyDeleteKeep on walking and you'll reach that sea.
I'd be wobbling all right and probably trip over and end up on my behind waving my sticks to stop them poking my eyes out.
DeleteShudder. They're quite tame really.
The sea is in sight! I shall reach those far shores lol
Lovely walk. When we lived north of Kaitaia there were wandering turkeys. Christmas dinner?
ReplyDeleteLovely walk. When we lived north of Kaitaia there were wandering turkeys. Christmas dinner?
ReplyDeleteEveryone knows whose they are and so far they're safe. As in any small community, NZ or Greece
ReplyDeleteOurs had gone feral.
DeleteGo slow and you’ll get fitter and fitter.
ReplyDeleteNancy and I spent months and months getting fit enough that we were able to walk for ages during our trip.
It’s only pain that stops me now. I’m good for about six kilometres then I start to really hurt and I have to stop. But I’m not puffed at all. So that’s good at least
Yes, slow and steady keeps us going. 3 years ago I started walking half a kilometre. Losing weight has helped immensely. I'd walk further at the moment but i know I have to turn around and walk back the same way. Boring
DeleteYour walks are certainly not boring. Beats a treadmill any day!
ReplyDeleteThe return trip can be boring. Wish there was a round trip I could take
DeleteShooting at road signs, etc, seems to be international, in France we see it a lot.
ReplyDeleteLocal yokels are the same everywhere it seems
DeleteI had a giggle over your spindly legs comment! We see shot up road signs here in Aus out in the country. Well done with your walks, I went for 5km today to the shops, great going there as the wind was behind me, really hard coming home!! Maybe the fierce dogs are getting to know you?
ReplyDeleteI think those dogs finally recognize me. The owner did day they were friendly. Just takes time, they are guard dogs
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