Lets face it - it is great to say on Vleisboek that you will attend the Take Back the City Picnic but, the proof of the pudding is always in the eating. I must say, though, that today was a stunning day for a picnic in the park and it was with hearts in our throats that the Longhair and I turned down How Avenue hoping to see many people and kids thronging the park. The car park wasn't overly full but cars kept on arriving as we unpacked and shouldered our picnic backpack to make our way to … [Read more...] about What a Pleasure it was to Picnic in the Park
settlers park
Third Time Lucky
For 18 months now the Longhair and I have been taking the dogs for a walk in Settlers Park. We park in the new improved public parking off Chelmsford Avenue and wander through the park appreciating the bird and wildlife whilst the dogs swim and relax. All through this time we have told people that we have never felt unsafe in the park. Admittedly when you are packing a German Shepard and a Bull Terrier it is easy enough to feel smug and safe. But, life has a crazy way of balancing that … [Read more...] about Third Time Lucky
