#julieUnmoderated tagAll postsTrendingHotNewPromotedPayoutsellenripley in #hive-187635 • yesterdayA Cat That Loves the CameraI have been cat sitting for my friend for many years while she went on holiday. At first there were three cats I looked after. Each cat had their own way of doing things. They all hadellenripley in #hive-177682 • 3 days agoTiny Feathers and a Hidden TreasureI enjoyed a walk around Codnor Reservoir this morning. The weather continues to be very warm and the water looked quite calm.ellenripley in #hive-155530 • 4 days agoHorses, Robins and Squirrels on My Wednesday WalkWhile I’m cat and house sitting for a friend, I have been getting out for a little walk around the area each day. Today, for my #wednesdaywalk initiated by @tattoodjay, I started offellenripley in #hive-152524 • 6 days agoCoffee and Lunch by the Canal at the Wheatcroft's Wharf CaféWe visited a café called 'Wheatcroft's Wharf' by the Cromford Canal, Derbyshire, UK, for a relaxed lunch and coffee stop. We sat inside right next to the canal. We'd tried various cafés, but aellenripley in #hive-190931 • 5 days agoPhone Photography Contest - Round 114The village looked lovely on my walk today. We are having a mini heatwave at the moment, so it wellenripley in #hive-152889 • 7 days agoThe Prettiest Way Into TownI decided to pop into my local town, but I parked behind the town park as it’s free! We are havellenripley in #hive-106444 • 24 days agoMy Entry to the Feathered Friends - Show Me A Photo Contest - Round 269As I had a walk around a local country park, I spotted a male Mandarin duck. I very rarely see Mandarin ducks on this lake. They originally come from East Asia, mainly China and…ellenripley in #hive-106444 • 20 days agoFeathered Friends: Willington Nature Reserve: Meeting Greylag GoslingsWe visited Willington Wetlands Nature Reserve, which used to be a sand and gravel quarry but has since been transformed into a nature reserve. It’s a nice way to speellenripley in #hive-119845 • 5 months 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-119845 • 5 months 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-119845 • 5 months 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-119845 • 5 months agoA Snowy Village Stroll featuring Snow Hearts and Park Bench PalsThere's been no snow overnight. The sun has been out all day, so the snow is thawing. The main roads are fine, but walking around the village some roads on the estate are still a little slipperellenripley in #hive-119845 • 17 days agoWildflowers, Birds, and a Quiet WalkAs it was a nice day, I decided to head out for a walk and popped down to the Avenue Nature Reserve on the outskirts of my village. The weather was pleasant, after the downpour of rain, yesterdellenripley in #hive-119845 • 16 days agoThe Old Clapper Bridge and the Wildflowers of AshoverA walk along the River Amber in the picturesque village of Ashover, Derbyshire, UK, is always aellenripley in #hive-119845 • 26 days agoNature… and Someone’s Old TVIn the winter, this particular country park doesn’t amount to much. In other seasons, it’s completely different, as blossom, dandelions and wildflowers appear in abundance.ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 10 days agoCow Parsley and Quiet LanesI went for a walk down a quiet country lane today. I've never walked down here before. https:ellenripley in #hive-152524 • 5 months 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-152524 • 5 months 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-152524 • 15 days agoCoffee at Barter Books & The Station Buffet Café: From Tracks to Paperbacks!While we were in the area, we called in at Barter Books and the Station Café in Alnwick, Northumberland, and it really is one of those places you could spend ages in.ellenripley in #hive-152524 • 2 months agoA Bite to Eat, a Coffee to Warm Up, and a Dog on Food Watch!While on holiday, we stopped for a coffee and a bite to eat, at the dog friendly Salt Pig Café