More Marlow

Remember the story of the ugly duckling? I don't think this guy was ugly at all!
Lest you forget this site is still all about the hounds...
Shooting from the grounds of All Saints Parish Church situated right on the Thames. Tomorrow we'll look at the church itself.
That's a lock over there.

Marlow

Not much time this morning...will share some scenes from Marlow. You can learn more about Marlow here: http://www.marlowtown.co.uk

As we walked from the train station towards the river, I couldn't help but shoot this sign:
Enjoyed a lovely stroll along the Thames...conversing with swans...
...taking in the sights...

More on this trip later.

More UK Adventures

Well, I'm back from my hiatus. Life has just been wildly busy...mostly with good things. We've recently returned from another wonderful trip to the UK. Had a terrific visit with the relatives and, as always, did a bit of venturing about. Today's pictures are from Turville, a delightful little village. Wikipedia has a nice write-up here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turville

The British series "The Vicar of Dibley" was filmed in this village. We watched a couple of episodes during our stay and thought it was quite funny. I may have to pick the show up on DVD.
How's this for old? Can you tell how curved the wall is? That's not trick photography.

Lovely to see a horse and rider just out for a stroll. So quaint.
That's Cobstone Windmill in the background...used in a number of films including "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".
See the little bloke in the middle with the white patch on his head? That's Baa Baa Black Sheep. No, really. I distinctly heard him baa at me twice as we walked by. And, yes, I did ask him if he had any wool! Clearly he has three bags full :D
Back with more soon.

Returning Soon!

Sheesh. Can't believe it's been over two months since I posted! Time flies when you're busy. Not to fear...back in a couple of weeks with some new UK pictures. See you then!

Dear Santa:

I would like a baby that squeaks, and some cookies, and.....

Peanut & Walnut...or, a Dingo's Got a Baby!

This is Peanut. She belongs to friends of ours. She was adopted and we believe she's part Dingo. She's a really neat dog.This is Walnut....Wally for short. He's just recently been adopted by our friends.
Peanut's not quite sure what to do with him just yet. The introductions have been gradual. But Wally's still a typical wild kitten and attacks Peanut and people...and furniture indiscriminately. Note Peanut's averted head...the better to protect eyes.
Peanut has to remain on high alert while Wally's out and about. If you look in the lower left portion of the picture you'll realize that bit of gray is Wally ;D
"Mom, Dad, are you sure we need a kitten?"

Workin' the Nets

Zoe

Meet Zoe. She's all that...and a bag of chips! She belongs to my brother-in-law and sister-in-law. She's a sweet little girl who likes to give kisses, but was gracious enough to pose for me the other day for a brief photo shoot.She struck different poses to model the latest in her collection...
...she's quite the fashionista!

Trouble!

That's his name. Trouble. He's my folks' cat (one of two). He's a big boy. He started out a little fellow who was born next door to me and who spent the first few weeks of his life hanging out under, on and around my deck. He's always had a huge personality!

He leads a rough life...as you can tell. Sometimes it's hard to get the rest you need. Especially when you top the scales at just under 18 pounds and don't fit on all the furniture!

Thanks for sharing the shots, Mom!

I'm Ready for my Close Up Mr. Deville

Do not, I repeat, do not point a camera at this girl unless you want an extreme close-up!

Back with more pix and commentary in the days to come!