Over the past few weeks we have become aware of a few new signs appearing on our walks.

Civic Centre tile

Made in the form of ceramic tiles the small graphical artworks depict a local landmark or the extent of the Carlisle floods in 2005.

Interestingly the tiles seem to be embedded into the new flood defences.

Searching the web we are unable to find out if others exist or if maybe if they are part of a new trail around Carlisle.

Extent of flood at The Sands ( click for larger image)

The Civic centre tile is to be found on the new subway entrance from Victoria Park.

A red sign with the River Eden in blue is stuck to the flood defences to the rear of The Sands centre just off Hardwick Circus.

Other news

Things are starting to settle down after all the frost and snow over Christmas.

Local fields and the pavements are all clear of the ice and the damp wet normal weather has returned.  We much preferred the ice,  as everything looked brighter and we did not get as dirty.

The grown ups have been busy doing computer web stuff like mad since the holidays. Mum says it is like the modern proddy rug, where you gather all the bits and pieces during the summer then sort it all out during the dark winter nights.

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A quick update as we are just going to get a bath then settle down to watch some wildlife tv. Well it is Saturday night.

Untill next time

Buster and Charlie

It is holiday time again when the rain pours and inconsiderate people keep us awake.

Charlie and I were on sentry duty overnight when we heard the approach of the screamers.

These selfish humans are a nocturnal evolution of the daytime human and are seen walking in a wobbly, snake-like way down the pavements and alleyways in the early morning.

Evolution seems to have played a cruel trick on these souls as they do seem slightly deaf. You can often hear them shouting ‘I love you’ or singing along to bad music on their mobile phones.

Often barefoot, these sad individuals seem to revel in their self importance and don’t seem to care about bumping into road signs or scratching cars.

The sun is just coming up and like yesterday we may have the first dry days in weeks. We managed to get out for a walk last night .

The flood defence work is gathering pace in Victoria Park.  Oh well, it is another way of spending money and the humans employed.  

Barriers erected for flood defence work

This area is near to the Civic Centre and the main roundabout in the town.  

You can see more pictures of this walk using our new gallery page. You can also see it using the link to the right of this page.

Can we come too.

The Times Online has published a number of articles with us in mind.  As it is holiday season their journalists have been looking at places we can stay or where we can go for a run.

Here are a few of the articles and links to them

Britain’s 10 best dog-friendly beaches
Stuart Kirby, author of Britain’s top 100 beaches, picks his favourite beaches for dog walking.

The 20 best holidays with your dog
From pooch spas to Alpine walking with dogs, Ginny McGrath finds the best holidays for people who don’t want to leave Rover at home

Pembrokeshire perfect for the family – and dog
Tania Alexander and family didn’t want to leave Noddy behind when they went to a holiday village near Tenby

Nice doggies quaff champagne in holiday heaven
A DOG’S life just got better. A study has found British dog owners are demanding the ultimate in canine luxury when they go on holiday and leave their pets in kennels, writes Jon Ungoed-Thomas.

Let us know if you spot any articles or stories about doggie adventures by using our contact us page.

Thats about all for now 

Until next time

Buster and Charlie