We are very confused this week as Mum and dad seem to be getting up in the dark and going to bed in the dark …. but we are still getting a walk and it is light.
Daffodils
After weeks of Dad waking up on a morning and the sunlight coming through the curtains he did something to his alarm clock at the weekend and now he wants to get up in the dark. He tried to tell us it was something called British Summer Time but we know it as ‘DWT’ or daylight walking time.
The chew time clock changed by one hour at the weekend and this has thrown out all of our routines. Late night ‘chase me time’ is at tea time and go to bed time now seems so late.
One advantage is that our afternoon walk now takes place in the light . Today was no exception when we went to the park.
It is a while since we have been, mainly due to mum doing things in her see through house in the garden. This has involved loads of pots and soil that needs regular watering. She says she is growing seedlings but after a few weeks we can only see wet soil.
Spring flower display
The bright yellow daffodils have taken full advantage of the recent warmer weather and are almost all displaying their bright sunny colour on the green bankings and roadsides around the city.
They are a sure sign that the plants are waking up after the cold, dark winter months.
Spring bedding plants are also looking great in the formal gardens of Victoria Park. Red, white and yellow flowers look great in the many floral beds. The plants are just our height so we can take a sniff of any scent given off.
All of the nearby tennis courts were busy today with loads of people, including little people, taking part in hitting a yellow ball over a net.
Sometimes we wish we could get in to play and chase the ball around. I bet it would be great fun.
The grass has not regrown
The grass still has not grown
We have mentioned on a few occasions the state of the grassed area near to where we dad parks the car when we come for a walk.
The areas where the pop concert and the bonfire display were held last year can still be clearly seen from some distance.
Lets hope that we have a good summer and the grass returns otherwise it will maybe need new grass seeds sprinkled on it.
The local newspaper is saying that a concert is not planned for this year on this site so this should help.
Tidy up
Rubbish left by naughty people
Take your rubbish home and do not leave it for us animals to get stuck in, caught on or killed by.
Today we noticed that after some humans had enjoyed a bit of a party in the park they had left litter behind.
This picture was taken by the tennis blister dome. Food wrappers and bottles had been discarded only 10m from a dustbin.
Litter, whilst it looks a mess, could kill or injure us if we tread on a broken bottle or get a bit of plastic stuck in our throats.
So please tidy up.
We enjoy the park as much as you do so, as we pick up our waste, so should you. Bins are provided for all of us.
April Fools Day
With the first day of April comes the tradition of playing a practical joke on someone. Let us know if you were caught out via the comments box below.
