tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post7550545432405303906..comments2024-03-27T07:00:37.924+00:00Comments on "By Stargoose And Hanglands": Taking A LeftJohn "By Stargoose And Hanglands"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-89418876526399178252023-03-23T06:08:29.170+00:002023-03-23T06:08:29.170+00:00Thanks for enquiring about my health; I've had...Thanks for enquiring about my health; I've had a minor problem though it's mostly the weather that's kept me grounded recently. I hope I'll be back soon.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-27377028826199803962023-03-22T22:30:36.286+00:002023-03-22T22:30:36.286+00:00Are you doing ok? You've disappeared on us ag...Are you doing ok? You've disappeared on us again.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-71924012684536549912023-03-22T20:09:21.121+00:002023-03-22T20:09:21.121+00:00I do have some nice walks but I miss the Greensand...I do have some nice walks but I miss the Greensand Ridge walk from when I lived in Leighton Buzzard, it's a long one, separated into four sections, and it passes through beautiful woods/countryside and views. Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-30461365302043468092023-03-22T07:17:38.138+00:002023-03-22T07:17:38.138+00:00Oh my goodness what a beautiful walk!Oh my goodness what a beautiful walk!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567813155701854683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-8274432216995408352023-03-11T13:40:19.919+00:002023-03-11T13:40:19.919+00:00I'm glad you took a left and shared your photo...I'm glad you took a left and shared your photos of what looks like a lovely walk:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-19109776929866203922023-03-06T19:38:18.990+00:002023-03-06T19:38:18.990+00:00Another beautiful walk in the countryside! It'...Another beautiful walk in the countryside! It's nice to see that spring is coming.margihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639869808566029773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-34989231294821919862023-03-06T14:19:20.932+00:002023-03-06T14:19:20.932+00:00Yes, Mr. Swan, it was a lovely walk, and John is e...Yes, Mr. Swan, it was a lovely walk, and John is ever gracious to take us all along! The strange thing is that no matter how far his rambles take us, I am never tired afterwards! Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-57826537567336180792023-03-06T11:28:33.833+00:002023-03-06T11:28:33.833+00:00Wonderful to see spring slowly approaching, your p...Wonderful to see spring slowly approaching, your photos show definite signs of more soft green and yellow. We'll overlook the snow forecast for this week! jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-940873949243669702023-03-06T01:47:19.027+00:002023-03-06T01:47:19.027+00:00You sure did have a nice walk taking fabulouphotos...You sure did have a nice walk taking fabulouphotos. You two must be very fit.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-44862083336165625772023-03-04T20:37:58.850+00:002023-03-04T20:37:58.850+00:00Splendid isolation for sure. I never tire of looki...Splendid isolation for sure. I never tire of looking at your beautiful farms and countryside!Spare Parts and Picshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-28464675227155261122023-03-04T19:34:36.767+00:002023-03-04T19:34:36.767+00:00Yes, I did have a lovely walk, John, especially si...Yes, I did have a lovely walk, John, especially since as I was looking at these lovely images, there is a snow storm happening outside my window. Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-45685696819698481992023-03-03T20:10:35.391+00:002023-03-03T20:10:35.391+00:00I most certainly did! I wish we could have walked ...I most certainly did! I wish we could have walked further. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-22647176939310038962023-03-03T15:22:11.576+00:002023-03-03T15:22:11.576+00:00Hi John - that's lovely - we do have gorgeous ...Hi John - that's lovely - we do have gorgeous countryside ... and I see catkins ... take a left - perhaps next time you'll take a right and give us the views from the opposite direction - not much difference I expect. Poor Mr Bee - bet his feet be cold right now - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-13486464036665910532023-03-03T03:24:55.895+00:002023-03-03T03:24:55.895+00:00It always amazes me that such small streams, busy ...It always amazes me that such small streams, busy American standards, are called rivers. But they are so picturesque! I think your thinking about busking is correct, by the way. Makes sense to me anyway. I enjoyed this walk, John. Here's to many more!Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-9104659903659250482023-03-03T00:54:25.501+00:002023-03-03T00:54:25.501+00:00The sq km population of Australia is 9!! And I. W...The sq km population of Australia is 9!! And I. Western Australia our swans are black with red beaks….. thank you for another lovely walk. TinkTinkTravelsOnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-432651881184832872023-03-02T23:26:57.797+00:002023-03-02T23:26:57.797+00:00An interesting walk up the Lea Valley..a name I as...An interesting walk up the Lea Valley..a name I associate with the biggest and most diverse in plants and nationalities allotment gardens in Britain, and the Eastway cycling road circuit...both successful and now both gone, described as "derelict land" by those who planned the Olympic Park...gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-49161810086397825822023-03-02T21:10:36.315+00:002023-03-02T21:10:36.315+00:00Beautiful countryside views.Beautiful countryside views.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-18670362729120935222023-03-02T21:05:01.593+00:002023-03-02T21:05:01.593+00:00It is such a beautiful stroll around the area. Bea...It is such a beautiful stroll around the area. Beautiful sceneriesroentarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935487193733829245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-26321152494733089952023-03-02T18:38:03.761+00:002023-03-02T18:38:03.761+00:00Yes, a bit too early. April and May are the usual ...Yes, a bit too early. April and May are the usual months for nesting.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-59532941998683554002023-03-02T18:33:37.200+00:002023-03-02T18:33:37.200+00:00That sent me on a long search for an answer. "...That sent me on a long search for an answer. "Busking" it turns out was used to describe pirate ships when they were cruising around looking for ships to raid. That (kind of) explains the link to swans when they are moving around in a threatening way. Maybe the musicians are also like pirates in that they are cruising around looking for riches?John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-37314610729911903032023-03-02T17:50:59.342+00:002023-03-02T17:50:59.342+00:00That shot of the swan is gorgeous, John. I love th...That shot of the swan is gorgeous, John. I love the walks that you take us on.RedPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-52905599417521123882023-03-02T17:47:02.096+00:002023-03-02T17:47:02.096+00:00Wonderful walk it must have been!Amazing that it w...Wonderful walk it must have been!Amazing that it was a train in there before in old time !I adore English landscape and style.Beautiful male mute swan!It is his place you know heh heh :)))Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296393166114580709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-32387032432880201202023-03-02T17:13:48.750+00:002023-03-02T17:13:48.750+00:00Another beautiful stroll through the countryside a...Another beautiful stroll through the countryside and some wonderful sightings. Yes, I did enjoy the walk, thanks, John.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-19765618777071571862023-03-02T16:07:17.702+00:002023-03-02T16:07:17.702+00:00What a beautiful walk and wonderful sights there. ...What a beautiful walk and wonderful sights there. I love that you saw the swan when you were leaving and it so politely asked if you had a nice walk. Why, yes, we did, thank you very much!NewRobin13https://newdharmabums.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-50296938035525683052023-03-02T15:25:50.560+00:002023-03-02T15:25:50.560+00:00How nice to see those buds opening on that bee pho...How nice to see those buds opening on that bee photo! We may have some snow tomorrow but Spring is on its way!Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.com