Been a tiring but rewarding day. Took a drive to the south side of Coventry to the country park weren't sure what the weather was going to be like as it had been a mixture of sun cloud and showers all morning. We struck lucky and seemed to have picked the best window of the day as it stayed dry and we managed catch a few sun rays. It was very windy but I love the wind on my face lets you know your alive. It was quite a long walk today as we parked quite along way from the wood and park so as to avoid parking charges saving us £2 which is a big deal when things are on the lean side and we are trying to save for a Easter trip either to Somerset or Liverpool. Would be nice to do both but we have our holiday to Spain which is quickly creeping up on us so will see what we can afford.
Was a long but rather a pleasant walk through the park Spritz was bouncy as ever chased a few rabbits and birds and a squirrell up a tree. The herons where flying over head they are such big and clumsy fliers always amazes me how they manage to get off the ground. They are well know for stealing the goldfish out of garden ponds round this way have heard a few stories about that.
One of my favorite places in the park is a walk through the giant red woods I love the colours and in awe of how tall they are they always make me feel so small and humble. If you have not ever touched a redwood they feel very soft and spongy like compared to the more native trees. A nice thing about the red woods being ever green they are splendid what ever time of year you go to see them. Other parts of the park and woods still look a bit spindly not many leaves on the trees yet but in another month or so the woods will take on a whole new look and the long winter dark nights cold and snow soon forgotten.
The crops in the fields are coming along nicely and seemed to have survived all the late frosts.
Managed to grab a glimpse of a rainbow or two which is always nice and pleasing. Seem to get a lot of rainbows especially in a true April of sun and showers so thats another couple to add to the collection.
All the walking made us rather hungry so gave my mum a call as she lives south east side and she quickly made us an impromptu tea of sandwiches and tea and we shared the days photos.
After Mums we visited some friends who we had not seen for awhile as we had let them down a few times on dates. Thought they would be angry with us but they where fine when we got there told us to stop being silly and to stop worrying and that they where glad to see us. We took a present for Teresa as it's her birthday on Friday and a belated birthday present for her husband Max. It looks like we are committed to a party on Saturday and have been promised they will get the chocolate fountain out. We are not much of party animals not keen on drinking but we will make a big effort and go to keep the bond going.
Finally arrived home rather late all the walking and fresh air as made me really tired so guess I will sleep well tonight. Spritz as already been out for the count now for awhile and is lying at the bottom of my bed in the bedroom.
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