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A new type of moron
Posted on 3:20pm Wednesday 12th October 2011
There are many things to get upset about it in life: world poverty, the fortunes of AFC Bournemouth and drivers who nick the parking space at Tesco in Winnall that you have patiently waited for.
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Being dive-bombed by a sparrowhawk
Posted on 11:56am Wednesday 11th May 2011
The sunlight filtered through the fresh foliage on Dark Lane, dappling the narrow path as Esme and I set out one sunny morning recently.
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Strictly Come Harvesting
Posted on 8:02pm Saturday 21st August 2010
This is my favourite time of year for dog walking in the countryside. Harvest time.
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The big question
Posted on 12:38pm Friday 25th June 2010
There are plenty of big questions to ponder as I walk my dog through the Hampshire countryside: Afghanistan, the Budget, global warming and of course, should one play an i-Pod?
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A spring in Esme's step as countryside awakes
Posted on 4:01pm Wednesday 12th May 2010
WHAT a beautiful spring. It’s got a bit cold lately but the previous month or so has been superb dog walking weather. There has been more of a spring in Esme’s step as the cold ground warms, the countryside wakes up releasing lots of tantalising smells for a canine.
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Battling peewits, staring jackdaws and Chinooks
Posted on 10:43am Saturday 27th March 2010
ONE of the unforeseen pleasures of walking Esme through the countryside is the wildlife and particularly birds.
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Sunglasses after dark
Posted on 1:46pm Thursday 17th December 2009
WHAT'S the matter with you people? Yes, you; drivers in the Alresford area who don’t dip your headlights when you see a pedestrian approaching.
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From 'nu-rave' almost to an early grave
Posted on 1:26pm Saturday 12th December 2009
We were dressed like a couple of 'nu ravers'. Me in a fluorescent day-glo jacket and Esme with a flashing collar.
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The Dog's First Big Adventure
Posted on 1:02pm Wednesday 4th November 2009
ESME is not your typical 18-month-old Jack Russell. For several reasons.
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