'Tyskie'...our new resident

It's been about 7 weeks now since Terry and i took on full responsibility of Tyskie, a 3 year old Labradoodle.
We had been looking after her since she was 6 weeks old, but only as 'part time dog sitters' along with her 'brother' Webster..a Working Beardied Collie.
It was not an easy decision for her mother to give her away to us but it has turned out the best result for both dogs.
They still get to see eachother for 'sleepovers' so everybody wins!
I have taken to looking after her full time like a 'duck to water'!! Never thought i'd enjoy having a dog full time but the old saying 'a dog is a man's best friend' is so true and i wouldn't be without her now.
She is always there when you need a hug!!

Walk around Kettlewell

You may think that all i do in The Dales is walk...well, why not? It's got some fantastic scenery... which, even though i've lived here on and off all my life, i still find breathtaking.
It's also taken me 40 years to get the opportunity to do some walking, due to having 2 experienced walking friends, whom i got to know on the Coast To Coast challenge.
You could say that the C2C inspired me to 'keep on walking'.I can see that golf is going to take a back seat!!
So, my aim next year is to make some more time for myself & my boots. Even my husband is keen to join me on my adventures.

Starbotton in Early November!!

Autumn in The Yorkshire Dales

I can't believe Summer has been and gone since my last post back in Spring!
It seems it's been all work and no play.
However, I'm pleased to report that i have finished walking The Coast to Coast and have taken on a new challenge...The Inn Way of The Yorkshire Dales. It's a much shorter walk and involves about 5 days of walking, averaging 13 miles a day & stopping at the odd Inn or two!.