That is where I parked my South Korean buddy yesterday. High above The Hope Valley and the little village of Shatton. He was fuming when I got back to him for there was no shade and it was the hottest day of the year so far.
"Jesus God! You have been away two and a half hours," he said. "I thought my petrol tank was going to explode in this heat!"
"Chill out mate!" I replied, pulling a deckchair out of the boot (American: trunk). I drank cold water and read my book for an hour before driving Clint home. Nobody else passed by.
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| View to Win Hill from Shatton Lane |
My walk had been circular and the landscape was very familiar. What is the opposite of virgin territory I wonder?
If you searched this blog you would certainly find previous references to Offerton Hall, Highlow Hall, Abney and Shatton Moor for I have walked there before. For the fashionistas out there, my walking outfit was similar to last week's but this time my shorts were khaki and my T-shirt was from Panama City Beach, Florida (2010). Is it really ten years since our daughter Frances was there for Spring Break?
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| Offerton Hall |
The walk was quite lovely - and not so long - around five miles. Near Abney the sheep and fattening lambs were seeking shelter from the sunshine. Mothers panted in the lee of walls and under the few shady trees large segments of flocks clustered together. It will be the same for the next few days. No sign of rain. I am glad I am not a sheep.
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| Highlow Hall |
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| A shy lamb at Abney |
Great walk and some reading to boot!
ReplyDeleteOr as Americans would say - "to trunk"!
DeleteI want to know what those halls are like inside. Are they privately owned? Empty? National Trust?
ReplyDeleteI have never been inside them Kylie. They are both private homes. They are each at least five hundred years old.
DeleteLooking at those halls, my thought goes directly to: I would love to see inside them!
DeleteBeautiful pictures and structures!
You are as nosy as Kylie Marcia!
DeleteOfferton Hall looks interesting as does your whole walk. It is okay to walk familiar territory for you never know if you'll come upon something new or changed. Poor Clint, I bet he does get really hot left in the sun like that.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should have rubbed some sun cream into his bodywork.
DeletePictures give a good idea how dry it has been. It's surprising how few people are around away from the obvious places. It's not a competition, but yesterday was one of those rare occasions we did more miles than you, six to be precise, although we were aided by wheels and pedals.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise that mobility scooters had pedals Tasker.
DeleteA beautiful place to walk, with glorious views. Both Halls look like interesting places to live, but a long walk to fetch the milk and newspapers.
ReplyDeleteIn the past, servants would have dealt with menial chores - leaving plenty of time for croquet and harpsichord recitals.
DeleteThe picture of the gate in the drystone wall is iconic; I might nick it for my next Yorkshire calendar.
ReplyDeleteYou had great weather and the walk was all the better for the lack of people (at least it would have been for me).
Trouble is that gate is in Derbyshire Meike! But of course I will be most honoured if you use it.
DeleteStone is a fantastic material. So natural like the drystone walls. You have inspired me to go a walk today. Super photos too,
ReplyDeleteBe careful in case you get accosted by a car full of novice nuns Northsider!
DeleteIf only.
DeleteBeautiful scenery. Do you really have CLINT written on your car or is that photoshopped?
ReplyDeleteFor a moment I thought you had written a rude word ADDY!...It's photoshopped!
DeleteAs always, an interesting tour and photos.
ReplyDeleteDo you realise that somewhere out there is RSPCCSKA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Clint and other South Korean Automobiles),and they have fought long and hard to prevent the cruelty you have just inflicted on your poor buddy! Shame on you YP!
I have always been a cruel beast CG. I just can't help myself.
DeleteThose old halls are wonderful, bet they could tell a few tales.
ReplyDeleteThey are both very old - over five hundred years. Perhaps there was a servant girl called Jean who was chased up into the hayloft by the master. The rest of the story is censored.
DeleteMr. Moon and I are probably the last two people on earth who have not watched "Downton Abbey" but we started last night. The number of servants running about that manse was incredible! But how else could it be maintained? I have a new perspective on these things now.
ReplyDeleteMake that three - I have never watched it either!
DeleteMake that four! Period dramas are not my cup of tea. There used to be a programme on British TV called "Upstairs Downstairs" in which the focus kept switching between the aristocratic family (The Bellamies)and the servants who made the posh London home run. It was very popular.
DeleteI've never watched it either Ms.Moon. But I have wondered about it so you'll have to let me know if you like it.
DeleteI thought your car looked really racy with his name painted on the side. Feel a bit let down now to know it was photoshopped.
ReplyDeleteI imagine that you have got fluffy dice hanging from your windscreen mirror with white adhesive letters spelling out "PAUL" & "SOOZ".
DeleteHow did you know that?
DeleteI spotted you cruising around Gainsborough. Paul was chewing gum.
DeleteDid you know when you visited Panama City Beach that it is known as the "Redneck Riviera"?
ReplyDeleteGlad you got out for another walk and some reading time. I was unable to convince myself today to even leave the garden!
I have been to Panama City but it was my daughter who visited Panama City Beach.
DeleteI Love coming along on your Walk... and you certainly do get around! Poor Clint... he wouldn't fare well here in the Arizona Desert then if he thought your part of the Woods was too Hot! *Winks*
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