Cwm Dulyn With The Kids

We stayed clear of the lake today, but with plenty of choice for walks we had a great time. 

Bitterly Cold

One of the coldest days so far, bitter wind but wrapped up we had fun. The first two walks in the more sheltered location of the bottom track but the last lot as usual need more .. and they got it!

The Blizzard Begins

And of course we were out in it 

Sadly it's stopped now 

A Change In The Weather

 Dry for the first walk

 Then came the showers and the hail 

finally celebrations as the snow closed in 

 and yes an hour later it's still snowing

Bye Ciara

The storm has now cleared. I have to admit it was pretty shit out there but we have had much worse. Ok, it would have been pretty stupid to go out, but from what I can see everything is where it should be. We were glad of the fields and everyone got to stretch their legs at least. 

Remember The Day?

Google and Facebook have reminded me of a memory from 5 years ago. Sammi taking a BOB under the Norwegian Judge Joel Waeles and the group 2 under the British Judge Susan Wardle. Nothing outstanding there, the main memory of the day was the judge asking if he could buy Sammi. I've looked back on my blog and found that I wrote ..." after judging the judge's friend came over and he asked "Joel is asking what is the breeding of your dogs?" I wrote it down for him and he gave me his facebook details so he could share the photos he had taken with me. He walked away to return minutes later "Joel is asking would you sell him the bitch?" OMFG " Not for all the tea in China" was my reply ... but what a bloody complement! I was so taken aback! Sammi made it a very special day, under a different judge, and at just over 13 months old she managed a group 2 in an adult pastoral group. So Proud. As the group went into the ring breed judge Joel Waeles came to watch. As Sammi was pulled out into group two he cheered and clapped loudly, again I was gleaming with pride! He then came over congratulated me and asked if he could have another photo with her and her group win. Of course I was proud to oblige. As we walked out he said "She's beautiful, beautiful beautiful and coming to Norway!" I replied ... only If I can come too!!! 

So today I share the memory photos and was delighted to receive a message from Joel .. 

5 years on he too remembers the day ... 

Ciara Is Coming

Two short walks on the tracks towards LLyn Ffynhonnau followed by a blast on the mountain for the Young Guns. I fear what is to come tomorrow. In 25 years of living here I've never heard of 90 - 100 mile gusts forecast, scary! 

Still Sunny

Making the most of it before the storms come 

It sounds like we'll be hibernating over the weekend 

My Luther

I Feel Guilty

I only managed to get one lot out today ... 

stunning day and the others only got to mooch at home.