Not-so-still waters running deep #CountryKids

By | January 9, 2014

D’s off school today after a bad night so we took advantage of the fact that it wasn’t raining or gusty winds for a walk around the lake.

There used to be two lakes in this area and our house is part of a mass-build on one site, after it had been filled in. The roads are all named after birds/nature-related aspects, which is a nice reminder and there’s still plenty of woodland around to explore. Mind you, we have our own little mini-pond in the back garden atm…everywhere does get a bit marsh-y after heavy rain.

So, T dropped off at school, off we set.

D has her own little names for landmarks as we go around and this is “The Wooden Mushroom Statue”:

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The lake didn’t look as full as I imagined it might be, much to the relief of the houses nearby. There is a very stinky (and no doubt effective) drain filter system around the back of it.

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We saw twisty tree roots:

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And lots of trees, I love looking at the sky through tree branches:

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We saw a swan negotiating the choppy waters and occasionally dipping his head below, which amused D no end:

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Is it a monster or just some branches that have fallen in the water?

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There has been some wind damage, but the council have chopped and left branches and trees. I guess to let them go back to nature. D was fascinated by the roots and the holes this tree had left. I think this will be one of her landmarks as we go around now.

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We reached the other side and we greeted by resounding honks from another swan, maybe miffed that we hadn’t brought any bread, it certainly made D laugh.

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Linking in with the lovely Fiona at Coombe Mill for Country Kids.

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12 Comments

Redpeffer on 11th January 2014 at 7:50 am.

What a lovely way to get some fresh air and clear the head. I too love trees, and those roots are amazing 🙂

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Jeannette on 12th January 2014 at 3:06 pm.

Thanks, I did think of you when I took the roots pic, I knew you’d like it 🙂

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Jocelyn (@ihavecards) on 11th January 2014 at 8:22 am.

I do like the wooden mushroom statue – it does look like that! Lovely outing to get a little fresh air. #CountryKids

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Jeannette on 12th January 2014 at 3:06 pm.

Thanks, it was a nice walk without any wind and rain for a change 🙂

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Coombe Mill (Fiona) on 11th January 2014 at 11:08 am.

Lots of interesting things to see and particularly after all the erratic weather we have been having. Mother Nature is wonderful and never ceases to enthrall, I hope that cheered D up and she had a better night. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.

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Jeannette on 12th January 2014 at 3:05 pm.

Thanks Fiona, yes D’s much better now, a walk/buggy ride in the fresh air always blows any cobwebs away 🙂

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sabrina montagnoli on 12th January 2014 at 11:22 pm.

Looks like there was lots to see on your walk. Glad you could take advantage of some fresh air and hope you have a better night.

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Jeannette on 18th January 2014 at 2:34 pm.

Thanks, it’s always good to get in the fresh air isn’t it 🙂 a much better night followed 🙂

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Mummyconstant on 13th January 2014 at 3:56 pm.

Great photos, looks like a nice walk! The roots on that tree are spectacular! 🙂

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Jeannette on 18th January 2014 at 2:34 pm.

Thanks, we’re so lucky to have it all close by 🙂

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