Going walkies...
Aug. 17th, 2005 01:37 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
It takes on a whole new dimension when you take the dog along. Mum and I (and Hilda, the 16 year old cocker spaniel cross) walked around Albert park lake today. Hilda was fascinated by the swans, of which there were many. Fascinated and intent on proving she was the boss. (The workout one gets from holding an fit and eager dog back has to be equivalent to a weights session). Much barking and charging to the waters edge - we did not want her to actually make it into the water *wrinkles nose*. She looked a bit affronted when the swans hissed at her, or raised their beaks in that condescending fashion they have. Then she finally pushed one too far and it struck forwards to peck her - not fast enough to actually make contact, as Hilda's no slouch, but certainly scared her. And so the rest of the walk was spent barking more and louder to prove that of course she wasn't scared. *rolls eyes*
That said it was a lovely walk. The actual walking took an hour. But you have tot hrow in an extra 20 minutes for the stop for a cup of tea - Mum has the right idea I think :)
And I feel like I've done soemthing worthwhile today (as well as eating a large healthy breakfast). And what a lvoely day it is too. I've got allt he windows in the flat open.
That said it was a lovely walk. The actual walking took an hour. But you have tot hrow in an extra 20 minutes for the stop for a cup of tea - Mum has the right idea I think :)
And I feel like I've done soemthing worthwhile today (as well as eating a large healthy breakfast). And what a lvoely day it is too. I've got allt he windows in the flat open.
(no subject)
Date: 2005-08-17 08:06 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-08-18 05:14 am (UTC)