Still, I shouldn't grumble as its conducive for ambling around the countryside, demon dog or no!
The way up Toll's Hill is lined with bluebells
Behold! The terror that is Black Shuck!
On remote costal tracks in North Norfolk, beware of Black Shuck - a terrifying demon dog that will leap into your arms and expect to be cuddled like a baby while he licks your ear. Until - after about three seconds - he gets bored and wriggles out of your grasp to go and investigate a nearby hedgehog turd or similar.
Yes, this weekend has seen me dog-sitting for Indescribable as she and her husband have gone away. I got the better end of the deal though, as Inexcusable was lumbered with her spawn: Lionel and Vom Smallhäusen.
Northrepps field view
Peacock butterfly enjoying the sun
Red campion in the hedgerow
Pit Road track
Churchyard cherry tree
One can just make out the upper levels of Hexenhäusli Device from the bluebell and bracken covered top of Toll's Hill
I love the coconutty scent of gorse (Ulex europaeus) - it's like sunscreen and Malibu!
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In other news, at the insistence of Ms Scarlet and Melanie, last night I watched Amélie. What a pile of...
Just kidding. I loved it!
I would love a dog to take for long walks but I'm a bit screamish about picking up dog shit.
ReplyDeleteIt's not the best bit about walking a dog, I grant you. Even after years of experience, I still heave when picking it up and the wind changes - the combination of squashy warmth on the other side of a VERY thin piece of (biodegradable) plastic and the putrid stench has my stomach desperate to make an escape out of my mouth!
DeleteInterestingly I met a black dog this weekend too. A friendly one.
ReplyDeleteDid s/he jump up at you and threaten to lick you into submission, while wagging their tail fast enough to power a small helicopter?
DeleteA lovely set of British Springtime photos! I absolutely adore bluebells - we only have a meagre showing again this year. We really need to get to Kew... Jx
ReplyDeletePS I never smelt "coconut" from gorse flowers; I don't like coconut but I remember loving their scent.
Gorse does have a very lovely scent. Not quite coconut, but very close. I think it also has a bit of amaretto in there, too.
DeleteLove Amélie. And these photos. I can believe how further along you are in the budding and blooming department. And butterfly! Thanks for the photos. Kizzes.
ReplyDeletePS. Had to retype this, as Mr. Boomer decided to hop up on the laptop and comment too. If he hit send... I do apologize.
Unlike last year, we have been treated to a long spate of mostly sunny skies and relative warmth over the last month or so, so the plants and wildlife are really going for it!
DeleteI'm keeping Mr. Boomer's comment for future use...
What, no picture of the doggo? I'm rather sad about that. I'm really happy you watched Amelie though and loved it! Hopefully you can find "The Devil's Backbone" with no problem.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're having nice weather! We are here too, but pollen allergies are making it really hard for me to work outside now. Does England have pollen problems in the Spring?
If you right-click and open in a new window, 'Black Shuck' will become apparent (although barely) in the centre of the photo - He has his head down sniffing something vile, no doubt.
DeleteYes, pollen is somewhat of a scourge here, too. Thankfully, I seem to have grown out of it as I become slightly less young, but my youngest sister is still afflicted. I hope that whichever plant/s affect you finish blooming soon.
Gorse! A scourge in many places, but still loved by some of us. Some people plant broom (no thorns!) then have trouble when it goes bonkers and threatens to take over the entire garden.I have strong memories of the Springtime cliffs in North Wales...a mass of blue and gold.Mmmm...
ReplyDeleteBlue and gold with an accompanying droning hum from all the bees!
DeleteA modernised comment box! Now there's a thing. Anyhow - today I also had a black dog jump up for a cuddle!
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, my cherry tree is still struggling to blossom - but there are other unidentifiable blooms around the garden. We have a good display of Primroses, but I think this years crop of Bluebells are on the thin side. I also love Gorse! something rough and ready about it.
I will have to watch Amelie again! Glad you liked it.
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Black Shuck certainly gets about! He hasn't made it into my fancy new comment box yet though, but I shall keep an eye out...
DeleteThe bluebells have only just started to bloom here - maybe yours are in the same boat and will pick up in May? The cherries, on the other hand, are going great guns! The ornamental one out the front has been blossoming since December, and the fruiting one up at the allotment is almost in full swing.
I was going to watch Amélie again last night, but I watched Jaws 2 instead...
GOd, what a fancy box we have now to comment in ...
ReplyDeleteWhat's with the new comment box? Does everybody get one or did you choose this?
DeleteNever mind. I've just been round to Jon's place and he's got the new box, too.
DeleteYes, this is the first time I've seen it, too. That'll teach me to neglect the blogs...
DeleteI can tell you authoritatively that Black Shuck is misunderstood. I was surprised to find he's linked with Norfolk, though, we've got a couple of similar ones round here.
ReplyDeleteBlack Shuck is just a big silly who just wants his tummy rubbed!
DeleteI'm glad that Miss Scarlet and Melanie urged you to watch Amelie. I've watched it multiple times.
ReplyDeleteAmélie is going to become one of my most watched films, too, I suspect.
DeleteLovely photos, sweetpea! I'm just happy the poppies are blooming here! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOoh, poppies! "Sleep, my pretty. Sleep!"
DeleteOh, where fore art thou, Mr Device?
ReplyDeleteI think he's begging for another side-board invasion.
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No! No. No Sideboard invasion required - Here I am!
DeleteI shall do the rounds in a bit (got to sort something out for tea first), and might even post something at the weekend. Although don't get your hopes up for anything exciting...