ellenripley in #hive-177682 • 5 days agoWalking My Friend's Dog One Last Time Before Returning HimIt was time to return my little housemate for the past two weeks, to his mum. We rented a small cottage to meet up to do the swap.ellenripley in #hive-152524 • 6 days agoLead and Latte: A Tail Wagging Review of The Devonshire PubWe only called in at 'The Devonshire' pub because our first choice was closing early. I'm really pleased we did because it was such a nice, friendly place.ellenripley in #hive-177682 • 7 days agoEmbracing the Mud: Walking the Dog in the Wood and FieldIt was raining first thing this morning but it tailed off after a while. I made the mistake of popping into the wood in my village with the pooch. I've not been in for ages and…ellenripley in #hive-177682 • 8 days agoA Dog's Life: Fun in the FieldsAfter an icy start, the sun came out and it turned into a nice morning. Nobody was on the back lanes. It's usually pretty quiet as not many cars come down here.ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 9 days agoMuddy Paws, Happy Dog and Christmas WishesIt was a bit overcast on my early morning walk with the pooch. It wasn't too cold, though. Someone had left a stick for a passing dog on the gate post with Christmas wishes.ellenripley in #hive-177682 • 10 days agoScrum-ptious Fun Playing Rugby with the PoochIt was quite chilly and overcast this morning. I took the pooch down to the local rugby pitch for a game of rugby. I thought it might warm us both up.ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 13 days agoDog Walking in a Frosty Sunny Nature ReserveAt last we had a nice day, although it was quite frosty first thing. I popped down to the local nature reserve hoping that not many people would be about on Boxing Day. The sun…ellenripley in #hive-152524 • 16 days agoCoffee with the Pooch at the Watermark CaféOn a recent visit to Carsington Water (reservoir) we popped into the dog friendly café called the Watermark. I'm not sure if I've been in this café before. If I have, I think…ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 17 days agoA Walk Around the ReservoirWhile picking my friend's dog up to look after him for the forthcoming Christmas holidays, we called in at Carsington Water which is a large reservoir. Unfortunately, the…ellenripley in #hive-194913 • 19 days agoMisty Walks: Caring for My Friend's Dog Over the Christmas PeriodI met a friend of mine to pick up her precious cargo... her dog! I'm looking after Buddy while she goes on holiday for the Christmas period. My friend was stopping on a campsite.ellenripley in #hive-152524 • 21 days agoNorth Pole at the Pub!It wasn't the day to sit outside at my village pub. Sometimes, it's good to sit in the fresh air when it's a sunny day, even in the winter. Unfortunately, it was peeing it down…ellenripley in #hive-177682 • 23 days agoA Walk around the Village to see the Christmas DecorationsAfter dark, I took a walk around my village to see people's outside Christmas decorations. There is one particular street that looks lovely. I'm not sure if it's a knock on…ellenripley in #hive-179017 • last monthMy Entry to the Shadow Hunter's SMASh Contest - Round 403It is so nice when the sun is out, casting some nice shadows. It's been very dull and rainy for the past few days, so shadows have been rare. I do like a bit of street…ellenripley rebloggedmelinda010100 in #hive-179017 • last monthShadow Hunters Community SMASh Contest- Round 403Shadow Hunters/SMASh Contest-Round 402 is now closed. Winners will be announced and rewards given within the next 24 hours. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 Show Me A Shadow - Round 403 Prizes…ellenripley rebloggeduntilwelearn in #hive-190931 • 2 months agoPhone Photography Contest - #85🙏Namaste to all Phone Photography lovers! The 84tellenripley rebloggeduntilwelearn in #hive-190931 • 2 months agoPhone Photography Contest - #84🙏Namaste to all Phone Photography lovers!There is a change to the reward pool for this Halloween week only. Please read the contest post carefully.ellenripley rebloggeduntilwelearn in #hive-190931 • 3 months agoPhone Photography Contest - #83🙏Namaste to all Phone Photography lovers!ellenripley in #hive-163772 • 3 months agoClimbing Mount Snowdon the Easy Way!On our recent trip to Wales, UK we decided to take the Snowdon Mountain train that leaves Llanberis Station and goes right to the summit of Mount Snowdon in Wales. Snowdon is…ellenripley in #hive-194913 • 3 months agoA Lovely Misty Morning WalkOn my usual early morning walk I was surprised at the mist in the foreground. It was clear as crystal in my own village but 15 minutes from my home mist hung in the air.ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 3 months agoA Walk on the Canal TowpathWe had a stroll on the local canal this morning. It was a bit chilly first thing but soon warmed up. Madeline is a t