Virgin hot air balloon over Carlisle

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Virgin Hot Air balloon over Carlisle, coming into land

Gliding in the sky the unusual sight of a hot air balloon. These are fairly common in south Cumbria but to see the Virgin hot air balloon over the streets of Carlisle was quite a sight.

Harvey and Rabbit appear in new TV ad

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Thinkbox TV Harvey and Rabbit web pages

We are pleased that our canine comrade Harvey has returned with a new advertisement, this time he is staring with his best friend Rabbit.

Billy + Margot nutritious iced treats for dogs

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Billy + Margot Apple, banana and carrot 'ice cream'

Whilst out shopping today at our local Dobbies garden centre mum spotted a small grey freezer, filled with Billy + Margot ice treat for dogs.

Hadrians wall path near Drumbrugh

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Buster eats some fresh grass found on a country lane

Drumbrugh in north Cumbria was where we headed for our walk a few days ago and we were not disappointed.

Dumfries and a Titanic monument

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Buster takes a quick drink of River Water

Our adventures this week took us north and slightly west towards the Scottish town of Dumfries in search of a monument to a musician who was part of the orchestra onboard RMS Titanic.

Flowers, garlic and scraped bark

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Stripes of colour made in the flower beds

Dodging the rain showers earlier we have just returned from a quick walk around Bitts Park in Carlisle.

Blossom, bugs and beasts

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Blossom opens in the bright sunshine

We head to the north of the city for a walk to Aero Nurseries via the Kingmoor Nature reserve.

A walk out on to Burgh Marsh

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Many sheep graze on the grass growing on the sand and mud

Walking out onto the flat grass covered of land at the head of the Solway Estuary our noses were filled with seaside smells.

Mogambo motor yacht – serious goal planning!

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Mogambo is one of the biggest yachts to visit Bristol for many years

Motor yacht Mogambo seen visiting Bristol, UK recently for some last minute work before heading towards the Mediterranean.

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