With my blood flagging up diabetes like a flashing light on a police car, I need to keep getting out exercising which for me can only mean walking. At one o'clock in the afternoon, I parked Clint at Leadmill near Hathersage and set off on a two hour walk that took me to Mount Pleasant Farm, High Low, Offerton Hall and then back down to the Derwent riverside path that led me all the way back to Leadmill.
The old dove cote at High Low Hall
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In other Yorkshire Pudding news, something nasty happened at the weekend. Frances, Stewart and their little daughters were down in the Bristol area visiting Stewart's parents. For a special treat, they all went to an adventure farm in the countryside. They had just emerged from a maze made from high hedges. Margot, who is now eighteen months old, had been left stationary in her pushchair (American: stroller).
She was strapped into the pushchair but she must have leant over somehow and the pushchair toppled over. I think it had been "parked" on uneven ground. Anyway, she bashed her head on the ground before her parents could grab her. There was blood and she was understandably screaming - very distressed.
At the adventure farm, medical staff checked her out and then she was taken to a nearby NHS minor injuries unit. She had a concerning bump on her forehead, a grazed chin and she had bitten into her lip and mouth. By all accounts she was quite a mess but there didn't appear to be any major injuries.
We got to see her late on Sunday afternoon and she was in good spirits but because of the soreness in her mouth, she was very reluctant to tuck into her Sunday dinner with her customary gusto. It is highly likely that she will recover fully from this horrible incident and before too many days have passed, it will just be part of her history. Something she survived. I hope so.
She is such a sweet child with a ready smile, strutting around like she owns the place and beginning get to grips with the English language. I hope her teeth have not been damaged. Apparently one of them is "loose" though Shirley and I have not seen that.
Just when everybody is having fun disaster strikes. Little kids seem to roll wit the punches after the initial shock is over.
ReplyDeleteShe has a great appetite but the soreness is still making eating difficult.
DeleteSweet little Margot, may she completely recover. The area you chose for your walk is lovely. I know almost nothing about pheasants, that one is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat is a typical cock pheasant Deb. Certain British men - usually upper class twerps - like to shoot them. They are not really a native bird. The female has a more dowdy appearance - a bit like humans.
DeletePoor Margot! I hope she bounces back quickly!
ReplyDeleteErr...bounces? She is not made of rubber you know!
DeleteSo sorry to hear that about Margot. I am sure she will recover and forget all about it quickly but it is more distressing for the parents. As for the Hawthorn trees, i saw plenty in the fields on my trip to Devon last week. They were beautiful and made the train journey very enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI will come over to your blog tonight to see if you have blogged about Devon.
DeleteThe poor child. I'm sure she will be fine after undergoing a normal childhood accident.
ReplyDeleteBeing dropped on your head didn't seem to do you much harm Andrew!
DeleteOne of our driest autumns. We need the rain. It must be those damn El Nino brothers.
ReplyDeleteI blame Donald Trump for the lack of rain.
DeleteOh no! Poor Margot. I hope her tooth steadies itself. I remember the first time Ana fell, she knew she was falling and put her little hands out but down she went anyway and donked her head on the hard floor. The screams were epic, just as I imagine Margot's were. A week from now all will be well and she won't remember. Your walk sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteAt eighteen months, trapped in a pushchair I don't think she was able to reach out either hand to save herself.
DeleteWe all have to have a childhood accident that concerns our parents: let's hope that is Margot's over and done with.
ReplyDeleteI hope the same Graham. Thanks.
DeleteA lovely walk and what beautiful weather you're having to enjoy the scenery.
ReplyDeletePoor Margot, I hope she recovers quickly and there are no lasting memories of the fall. It seems to be one of those things that most children suffer at some stage or other.
Childhood is fraught with potential dangers - like stairs, nettles, windows and parents who leave your pushchair on uneven ground.
DeleteI love the Hawthorne. Theres lots near here and the perfume is intoxicating.
ReplyDeleteI'm always reminded of Proust and his descriptions of the Hawthorne scent whenever I smell it.
To give you comfort, Ida my granddaughter did exactly the same as Margot except she was almost two. The hospital removed one of her front teeth as it was hanging out anyway. Over the space of a year the one remaining front tooth filled the gap. She's now eight and her second teeth are through, perfectly alright.
My daughter sent me a photo of Ida covered in blood just after she arrived at the hos. She was wearing a tee shirt that said "Be happy" it made me laugh.
You have got an ironic sense of humour Christina!...Rather like me.
DeleteSecond children are pretty tough and wee Margot will surely continue to thrive but her parents may feel bad for a long time.
ReplyDeleteKeep walking! I'm hoping you keep the diabetes at bay
In the 19th century it was rare for a man to reach my age so diabetic issues were rarely reached.
DeleteHow frightening, and a nice walk. I do hope it rains there soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing that the streams and rivers are still running from the Pennine hills.
DeletePoor Margot! Little ones recover quickly and don't remember such incidents. It's the adults who suffer most.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't know which adult had been "responsible". Fortunately, it was not her grandparents nor her mother.
DeleteA pint of bitter shandy sounds heaven.
ReplyDeleteIt was. God and his angels probably like to sup a few at the end of a hard day.
DeleteIt's always so disturbing when our children hurt themselves. For all the reasons including blaming ourselves. But it's part of life to bump our noggins and to bleed and to feel pain and all of that stuff. I'm sorry it had to happen to your darling Margot but she'll be fine.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your reassurance Mer!
DeletePoor Margot. Even if one of her teeth fall out, it will eventually be replaced by her adult teeth. My son knocked his two front teeth out when he was two, they came in fine.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful walk, but really, a photo of a cock? Is this turning into a porno site? I am deeply shocked by this turn of events.
I feel sure that you have seen many photos of cocks Pixie. Perhaps you snapped some yourself!
DeleteGlad Margot is recovering. Her parents will always check the stroller now to make sure it won't tip. I remember several trips to the ER when my kids were growing up. Accidents happen.
ReplyDeleteDo you wear sunscreen when you are out for your hikes in the sun?
It's amazing how resilient children are. Margot received the physical injuries and will bounce back quickly but the parents will live with the scar of guilt for a while. Another beautiful countryside walk...thank you for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry to hear about Margot's injury! I'm sure it was scary for all involved. At least she's still got baby teeth so a loose tooth won't have ramifications beyond the next several years. When I was a young kid (older than Margot; first grade maybe?) I slipped in the bathtub and bashed my teeth on the edge. There was a lot of blood and I was without front teeth for a couple of years, but then my adult teeth grew in and they were just fine. For what that's worth.
ReplyDeletethink kids just seem to "bounce" don't they.... i mean.... they fall.... they get beat up.... they get up and quickly get over it....... if i fall over these days i stay down!
ReplyDeleteOh how awful that the Baby got injured, but glad she is going to be alright. They are resilient at that Age.
ReplyDeleteI am only just starting to catch up with blogs after my Austria holiday. You are really making good use of the beautiful weather with your walks.
ReplyDeleteHopefully, little Margot is back to her normal, relaxed self soon. Not being able to eat properly because of her sore mouth must be hard. How did her big sister react to the accident?