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A late afternoon walk and a happy birthday wish

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This has been a wonderfully lazy day. We read about the queues waiting to get into London or Oxford stores for the Boxing Day sales and we laughed about it all. There’s no way, that’s not our style. We went for a walk instead. Oxfordshire has a ton of lakes around; remnants of gravel extraction. These lakes make great habitats for birds and water fowl. Most of the lakes have public footpaths thru them and this is one such walk we found.

This walk goes to and over the Windrush River. That’s the river which flows around our next door village and joins the Thames five fields away. There are holiday lets (rentals) all along one side of one of the lakes. We were thinking that this must be a lovely place to spend a couple of summer weeks swimming and boating around; especially for city people.

We stopped on the bridge across the Windrush for several minutes and looked at the sky.
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And on the way home, a promise of spring. Pussy willows starting to open.
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I spoke to my mom this evening, (morning in Vancouver) and wished her a very happy birthday. She’s making roasted ducks for a few friends who will gather at her home. Love you mom, and I hope you have the best day. šŸ˜€
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Comments: 11

  • Christie

    December 26, 2013
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    I’m with you – no crazy crowds and shopping today – I started my day with a walk on the beach and am now puttering at home. It sounds like you are having a wonderful holiday! Happy Birthday to mom!

  • December 26, 2013
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    Veronica, wise woman! Walk among the fields and streams, forget the crowds. I love all those water pics. And that name “Windrush River” sounds like a song, or a poem šŸ™‚ As always enjoying the wonderful photos, thank you!

  • December 26, 2013
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    I would be far more happy to wander fields and pathways than to fight crowds for things I really don’t need.
    Your day looks more relaxing and inspiring to me. I will admit I did a little shopping on Amazon today, but with friends by my side and in my lap.
    I think it will be a while before we see buds of any sort on trees here.

  • December 26, 2013
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    I’m glad you got out for a lovely walk!
    I didn’t quite make mine – once the fog lifted the rain and howling wind began.
    Not much better news for tomorrow either – so I enjoyed your lovely walk instead šŸ™‚

    (and thanks for the lovely comment earlier – you have wonderful friends!)
    xx

  • December 26, 2013
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    Hi Vernonica,
    Your scenic photos are just beautiful! It looks amazing there at your English Cottage. Thank you for visiting me! Have a wonderful holiday. Karen

  • December 28, 2013
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    It looks beautiful, cold, and serene….

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