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Andy Napier is chief reporter of the Hampshire Chronicle and Southern Daily Echo in Winchester. His dog is Esme, a Jack Russell, born in March 2008. He usually walks her in the countryside south of Alresford.
Posted at 11:56am Wednesday 11th May 2011
Being dive-bombed by a sparrowhawk
The sunlight filtered through the fresh foliage on Dark Lane, dappling the narrow path as Esme and I set out one sunny morning recently.
Posted at 8:02pm Saturday 21st August 2010
Strictly Come Harvesting
This is my favourite time of year for dog walking in the countryside. Harvest time.
Posted at 12:38pm Friday 25th June 2010
The big question
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?
Posted at 4:01pm Wednesday 12th May 2010
A spring in Esme's step as countryside awakes
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.
Posted at 10:43am Saturday 27th March 2010
Battling peewits, staring jackdaws and Chinooks
ONE of the unforeseen pleasures of walking Esme through the countryside is the wildlife and particularly birds.
Posted at 4:38pm Thursday 14th January 2010
Posted at 1:46pm Thursday 17th December 2009
Sunglasses after dark
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.
Posted at 1:26pm Saturday 12th December 2009
From 'nu-rave' almost to an early grave
We were dressed like a couple of 'nu ravers'. Me in a fluorescent day-glo jacket and Esme with a flashing collar.
Posted at 1:02pm Wednesday 4th November 2009
The Dog's First Big Adventure
ESME is not your typical 18-month-old Jack Russell. For several reasons.
Posted at 4:30pm Wednesday 21st October 2009
Never mind the bullocks, here's Esme
BLIMEY! I never realised this dog walking was so dangerous.
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