The First Camellia
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
The first proper camellia flower is open in the garden
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Sunday, April 04, 2010
15th March 2010
Crufts Rosette
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Molly's Crufts1st prize card and rosette for winning the veteran bitch class yesterday.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
14th March 2010
Sh Ch Inostricani Simoni Del Michiamo
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Gundog day at Crufts. Molly (Sh Ch Inostricani Simoni Del Michiamo) was 1st in a large Veteran Bitch class. We had a lovely day and for once, the pictures and video I took today did not seem to suffer as much from the awful lighting at the NEC.
13th March 2010
The Swans Return
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
The swans return to the lake. 2 years ago they nested and stayed for many months. Sadly no cygnets survived. They returned last year and built 3 different nests but didn't lay any eggs.
12th March 2010
Hudsons Bean Bag
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Hudson spinone tries out his new bean bag, one of my purchases yesterday at Crufts. I think he likes it even though it is a bit difficult to get onto at first.
11th March 2010
Italian Spinone Discover Dogs
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
A day out at Crufts without a dog. This is the Italian Spinone Discover Dogs booth, beautifully decorated with pictures and information.
10th March 2010
Harlequin Ladybird
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
A harlequin ladybird landed on my desk. A quick transfer to a young coleus plant which gave a better background for this picture. A bit of research to identify it took me to this site. www.harlequin-survey.org/ I wasn't aware of its invasion into Britain.
9th March 2010
Let Digging Commence
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Let Digging Commenct. Alice, helped by others, starts digging a hole in the garden under the camellia. Baby bunnies may be the motivation for this.
8th March 2010
Hudson & Alice
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Hudson spinone prepares to evict Alice from his sofa. She is pretending to be asleep.
7th March 2010
Ponies on Kingston Common
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Kingston Common, Ringwood. A beautiful day and the ponies seemed to be enjoying a bit of sun on their backs.
6th March 2010
A Night Out
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
A night out with Nick and Carolyn eating great Thai food at the Star in Ringwood.
5th March 2010
Another Beautiful Sunrise
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Another beautiful sunrise on Kingston Common. The plane trails add a bit of interest.
4th March 2010
The First Daffodil
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
The first daffodil is in flower in the garden. It's the only one so far.
3rd March 2010
Bobby & Little Egret
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Bobby spots the Little Egret in the garden and prepares to stalk him. One step at a time but he's no match for the egret.
2nd March 2010
Sleeping Beauty
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Hudson adopts one of his many sleeping positions. I know he's asleep because he is snoring.
1st March 2010
27th February 2010
Alice Spinone
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Alice Spinone sits still long enough to have her photo taken. A rare moment.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
26th February 2010
Mister Blue Sky
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Mister Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long where did we go wrong? Hey there Mister blue we're so pleased to be with you look around see what you do, ev'rybody smiles at you
25th February 2010
The Chill Garden
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
The Chill Garden. Another colourful stand at International Confex, ready to welcome weary visitors.
24th February 2010
Crafty Arty Parties
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Crafty Arty Parties. I was working at International Confex, Earls Court today and couldn't resist this picture for today. So colourful and the staff were all dressed up and entering into the spirit of things.
23rd February 2010
Rose and Thorns
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Alice has been successfully evicted from her bed by Hudson so tries her luck elsewhere. A rose between two thorns. Spinone L-R Bobby, Alice, Molly.
22nd February 2010
Hudson Zzzz
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Hudson tries out yet another sleeping position today. He has a hard life!
21st February 2010
Amaryllis in Flower
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Here is the amaryllis in full flower today. See the photo I took on 9th February to see it in bud.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
20th February 2010
Little Egret in Flight
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
The little egret was back today and I was better prepared. Watched it for a while and managed to photgraph it in flight.
19th February 2010
Little Egret
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Not many people can have had this as a bird in their garden! A little egret came today and I just managed to get a picture through the window before it took off again.
18th February 2010
17th February 2010
Victoria Embankment
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
I noticed the trees along the Victoria Embankment today were covered in spiky shells. Not a brilliant picture but a reminder to find out what they are.
16th February 2010
15th February 2010
14th February 2010
13th February 2010
Chez Mabel
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Our tour moves north to Derbyshire where we stayed with Mabel and her family. She was very generous giving up her sofa to visitors. Typical spinone scene.
12th February 2010
Hudson's Island
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Joan's kitchen has a lino floor and Hudson still has a thing about shiny floors. We had to put down a few mats and towels so that he could go Island Hopping to get around. Here he is sitting on one of his islands looking very sorry for himself.
11th February 2010
Visiting Joan
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Hudson, Buca and Alice on tour, first stop Kirby Muxloe to stay with Joan for a couple of days.
10th February 2010
Dorset Apple Cake
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
My first attempt at a Dorset Apple Cake. It took double the time expected to cook but tasted great.
9th February 2010
Amaryllis about to flower
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
I bought an Amaryllis just before Christmas for £1 because it was already in flower. I didn't expect it to grow another flower stem and new buds. Bargain.
8th February 2010
Hudson & Alice sharing the sofa
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Hudson and Alice share the sofa today. Hudson is being amazingly well behaved considering Alice is in season.
7th February 2010
6th February 2010
A Walk in the New Forest
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
A lovely walk in the New Forest with Gaynor and Penny. From left to right Alfie, Sid, Murphy, Ruby, Fraggle, Bobby, Kiri, Buca, Norman and Frank.
Friday, February 05, 2010
5th February 2010
4th February 2010
Spring Snowdrops
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Spring Snowdrops. More signs of spring, the snowdrops are out in force now. They are amazingly tough to survive the cold winter and look so delicate when they appear
3rd February 2010
Signs of Spring
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Signs of Spring. New buds are emerging on these primulas, a welcome splash of colour in the garden.
2nd February 2010
1st February 2010
Spinone Footprints in the Frost
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Spinone Footprints in the Frost. We had a heavy white frost last night and Buca has hot paws!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
31st January 2010
30th January 2010
Kingston Common Lake
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
A very cold but sunny day, taken near the bench on Kingston Common looking across the lake. If you look closely you will see a heron just taking off. I only had a small compact camera with me so the heron isn't very clear unfortunately.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
28th January 2010
Buca Gets Stuck Again!
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Buca features again .... and gets stuck again. Buca has a thing about narrow gaps.
27th January 2010
Sunrise Over Kingston Common
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
A beautiful sunrise this morning over Kingston Common.
26th January 2010
From Blackfriars Bridge
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk
Worked in London today, a trip out at lunchtime to snap this sign over the railway line at Blackfriars Bridge.
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