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Autumn Watch at Caerlaverock
Last week the weather was so wet we only were able to have an Umbrella Walk round Potholm and no photographs were taken as it was so wet. Today the weather was dull but dry as we headed for...
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The Duchesse's Drive at Bowhill
We had intended to go to Silloth for todays walk but last night we looked at the weather forecast and decided to head east as the forecast for Selkirk was much better. This proved to be an excellent...
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A Walk round Canonbie
After our wet Umbrella Walk to Broomholmshiels and the Laverock Bird Hide last week we were back to a nice day for walking today. Because of time restraints it had to be a short morning walk so we...
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A Walk from Silloth to Grune Point
Today's walk was in Silloth on the Solway Coast. The weather forecast indicated that the heavy rain would clear up at Silloth by 11.00am so we set off in good faith and trusting the BBC weather...
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Tom's Birthday Walk to Waterloo Monument
Today's walk started at Harestanes Visitor Centre near Ancrum and it was Tom's Birthday Walk. Unfortunately only 4 of us were able to make it due to illness and other commitments. The forecast was for...
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Westerhall and Running Water
Due to other commitments today's Wednesday walk had to be a short one and there was only Tom and me as the rest were away or unwell. We decided a short walk through Westerhall Estate which is always a...
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Hogmanay Safari Dinner and New Years Day Walk
After the success of our VE Day Safari dinner in the summer we decided to do the same for Hogmanay. First port of call was Tom's house for drinks where he was ably assisted by Elizabeth an expert...
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Lost en route to Drinkstone Hill near Hawick
I had to leave early this morning to take Niall and Elspeth to Tweedbank for the Edinburgh train and then on to the airport for their flight back to Australia. This will be the 3rd time they have flown...
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A Canonbie Walk followed by Tea and Cakes
Due to an earlier appointment we only met up at 11.00am on Wednesday so a local walk at Canonbie was the plan especially as I was looking at a route for another walk in the Langholm Walks booklet....
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The Gates of Eden
We decided on another local walk today as John has some time restrains on his visit this week. Peter chose the walk round the Cushetts as it gives superb views of the Gates of Eden, but it was quite...
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A Walk to Broomholmshiels on a Sunny Day
They are clearing all the trees from along the old railway line near jenny Noble's walk and what a difference it makes to the views. Just John and I for our Wednesday walk this week as several are...
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Lockerbie to Hoddam on Annandale Way
A glorious day for a long walk and a welcome back to both Tom and Peter who have both been away with Peter in Switzerland and Tom in Barbados. We had missed the healthy arguments with Tom over the last...
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Arrival in California
We soon get into the way of life in California and this is our first full day here. Today (Saturday) Eleanor is off to tennis lessons in Saratoga. She loves tennis and having had a series of 4 lessons...
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Picnic at Montalvo Arts Centre and a Morning Walk With the Family
For lunch today Fraser and Leslie took us to Montalvo Arts Centre which is only a 10 minute drive from their house. It is a Theatre and Arts Centre with both indoor and outdoor theatres and extensive...
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Blossom and Flowers Everywhere
Gaye and I were left to look after Elliot this morning for a couple of hours while Leslie took Thomas to swimming lessons. This was a real pleasure as he is such a well behaved wee boy and is easy to...
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A Walk in the Country
Our morning walk today involved a drive to Rancho San Antonio near Cupertino and despite being in a hugely populated area it was like remote countryside with loads of trails to follow and loads of...
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Mountain View Shoreline Park and an Aviation Museum
After the rain of yesterday when we were stuck inside all day it was good to get out again. The temperature was 59F when we left the house but by the time we got to Shoreline Park it was 64F which was...
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Walking the Golden Gate Bridge for The Buccleuch Centre
The main task for today was to walk the Golden Gate Bridge as my Sponsored Walk in place of the Umbrella Walk back in Langholm on 19th March. I am walking for The Buccleuch Centre. Fraser took the day...
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A Morning in Saratoga
A short drive from San Jose this morning took us to Saratoga and a nice little play park for the kids. We were joined by neighbour Kelly with William and Emily. Elliot just loved the swings.Emily and...
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A Weekend at Dillon Beach (In the Rain & Wind)
A 3 hour drive north of San Jose and we cross one of the bridges across the Bay. The gale was howling as we drove across and it was quite an experience.The view from our Beach House. It would be...
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