M.I.A.

Well I have been really bad with blogging this last couple of months. There really hasn't been much going on to be honest.

Last week we did go for a lovely long walk through the forest again. This time there were a few differences.

We  came to the Troll Bridge, it had been set on fire some time since our last visit. I know Trolls aren't liked much but this is just horrible. We tried hard to find the baby troll that had been orphaned many months ago but there was no sign of him at all. We are very sad, he has either been scared away or worse.

We met another Ogre and walked & talked for a while. She told us there had been more trouble in the forest. A rare gall wasp had been discovered & all the chestnut trees had been destroyed. Many cut down to try and stop the spread of the wasp, other totally destroyed by the wasps themselves. We decided we needed to check this out when we got to the scout camp.

We came across the fields first. This field had been full of wheat not long ago. Now it had been harvested.

There were no drinking holes around but we did manage to find this small mud patch. The KIT had a good wallow to cool herself off.

I thought better of it and decided to set out to find something a bit more substantial.

Then I too had a good wallow.

We were walking around the forest at this point, rather than through it. We saw fields of vegetables that we often see the ogre grow at home.

We finally came to the scout camp where we could see the trees that had been destroyed by the gall wasp.

This was the part that had been cut down in an attempt to stop the spread of the wasp. Hopefully they could not fly far enough to cross to the other side.

We also found a sleeping dragon, we did not want to wake it.

The KIT was beginning to dry out by now. She blended into the ground very nicely.

Finally we had made it all the way around the forest and back to parts we knew.

The ogre spotted some holes in the hillside. She would not let us take a close look incase it was a badger set. Apparently they do not like to be disturbed during daylight.

All in all it was an enjoyable walk, although rather sad news about the Trolls.

Later that day the ogre decided it was time for us to have a bath. The mud had left our fur very soft, I highly recommend a mud bath followed by a water bath to make you feel so fresh and soft.

A very sad day

Today my mum Reba went over the Rainbow Bridge.

Good bye my wonderful mother, I will miss you forever.

my mother Reba

Gone too young.

Not exactly Berner weather

It was a bit hot today, we Berners are not really suited to hot weather unless there is a pond, river or lake to swim in.

Today the Ogre took us out to the lowlands, there have been several reports of a Flasher Monster & we needed to check it out.

So off we headed in the chariot.

Can you smell anything? 

I can't see any monsters yet

 

Hello there stranger, have you seen any monsters lurking about?

Nothing here either

There might be something over that way

I didn't find anything over there

Quick I heard something in this direction

There was nothing there either

It looks like it's all clear, no monsters lurking anywhere

Well we didn't manage to find the Flasher Monster, we must have scared it away.

but we did find lots of bunnies 

A lovely day

Today we took our walk around Farningham Woods again. Last time the Ogre, not knowing the area, only took us on a short journey, we got to see nothing of the beautiful woods that we saw today.

First off we took the Bluebell walk from the Chariot, the Ogre kept on stopping to admire the view. We found a Troll Bridge & an orphaned baby Troll, it was very sad but we know the baby will be able to look after itself, the fields of food were growing very quickly & the trees all flowering ready to make fruit & nuts later in the year. Hopefully this will be a year of good fortune for all.

We also got to meet the Faeries of this land.

The Troll Bridge, the KiT made sure she checked the area well. It was empty

It turns out there is a baby Troll, he was very scared & tried to hide by camouflaging himself into the tree.

Well marked out pathways flanked by beautiful Bluebells, the smell was wonderful.

A fallen branch was no match for a Princess

a gateway out into the fields of corn, the views were amazing & the Ogre kept making us stop to take a look, just so we could appreciate the beauty in nature. 

We found a "view point", a bench had been placed just for the 2 legged Ogres to rest.

We met the Bluebell Faeries, they are enjoying the warm weather & are decked out in beautiful new blue dresses

Lastly we found the lake. It was very smelly & green. Both the KiT & myself had a bit of trouble when we fell into the deep end but the Ogre dashed to our rescue & dragged us both to the shore.

We finished our walk & the Ogre gave us a lovely drink of fresh water which was awaiting us in the Chariot.

We did meet several other dogs & their Ogres on our walk, these were all friendly this time.

Recovered, just

Well on Sunday we all went for a walk through my Queendom.

It wasn't a good walk. We were attacked. A foreigner came into my Queendom & attempted to take it by force. A massive battle ensued, the KiT exhausted herself & the Ogre had to stand & fight, giving us time to escape. The Ogre was wonderful, she managed to force the intruder out, my Queendom is safe, for now.

Unfortunately the Ogre didn't get a picture, well she was rather occupied.

KiT exhausted

We waited for the Ogre, to make sure she was fine

We carried on with our walk, constantly checking behind us

 We took the long way round to the Unicorn Kingdom, we needed to check on our friends to make sure they were fine & had not been attacked too.

We checked in on our Unicorn friends, KiT keeping watch

Making sure we left little or no scent behind and constantly checking in case we were followed. This is the first time I have been attacked in my own Queendom, it must never happen again. I need to make sure my subjects are safe.

A rare glimpse

Today we went for a walk in my Queendom. I really must remember to make the Ogre bring a picnic & lots of water at some point, then we can stay for much longer.

As it happens we didn't need either this time as we went to the Kingdom of the Dwarves.

They allowed us to take a few pictures of their magical Kingdom but not of themselves, it was lovely to meet with them again & it was very lucky that we slew a Dragon & were able to share it with them.

The KiT with the slain dragon

Dwarf walkways

They have felled some trees to make their pathways & to fuel their furnaces

How beautiful is their magical kingdom

We finished our visit with a quick dip in their lake

What an embarrassment!

Well a lovely walk in the woods was marred by the KiT, she just couldn't resist a roll in the mud.

Ok, really it was a lovely walk & we got to meet a horse & lots of doggies.

we had guests in my Queendom, we shared treats

What a beautiful day

Yes it is, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and we are just back from a lovely walk. We went to my Queendom, Joydens Wood, again. Only this time the Ogre decided to go to parts we hadn't been before.

old photo to show you picnic area is to right

Now normally we come back this way, the picnic area is to the right, the last time we were here we walked the wrong way round & came to the picnic area first. Today the Ogre took us straight ahead, we had no idea where we were or what it would be like.

follow the brown dirt road

Well the Ogre forgot to take pictures all the way around, she said no one wanted to see them. Well as you can see it's lovely and sunny, the path was baked hard which was lucky as the horses had left great big prints behind.

We walked past lot of homes, none of them were built of brick, I do hope there are no Wolves in the Queendom or they could Huff & Puff those houses down.

The KIT carrying the bags

 Such lovely views, the Ogre knew where we were in the "grand scheme of things", whatever that meant but she said we weren't lost so that was a bonus. She said we could carry on down this way or go to the right & climb. Well we were a little pooped at this point so we had a lovely drink (KIT had been carrying the water) and decided on the climb.

not too steep 

It was nice and shady for a bit too. The Ogre was slow, so we had to wait for her several times. She did not bring any water for herself, this was silly of her.

if we get too far ahead of the Ogre we will return

 At this point we still didn't know where we were or how we would get back. This is a part of my Queendom I have never been to before. The paths are well kept by my subjects so I will venture here again.

a gateway to where?

Oh yes!! Now I know where we are. Not far from the picnic area, just down from the little lake that had dried up. We had walked a long way & yet ended up not far from where we started. But we were very tired by now, we stopped for a short rest.

not lost at all

back on track, see the blue marker?

We know exactly where we are now. No need to worry & not trust the Ogre at all.

Now normally when we get to the end of that path the Ogre takes us up to the right but this time she took us through another gate & down another unknown path, this one was also dug up by hoof prints. I think this may be a thoroughfare for those on horseback.

another new part

fencing

 Again coming to another crossways we took the right hand path. It seems if you do not know where you are keep tuning right & you will eventually find your way back to where you started.

see where we are

 Yes!! again we find a path well trodden by us. We know again where we are. This is a lovely part, just by the big hill which we usually walk down (never up). This is on what is normally the far left of the forest. So we still haven't made our way over to the other side, it would be a very long walk to do so now, we are so very tired.

just checking the Ogre is keeping up with us

The KIT is doing well carrying the heavy bags, by now they should be a bit lighter as we have drunk all the water that we brought with us.

The rivers & ponds are all but dried up, there is thick mud at the bottom, it is like quicksand, sucking you down when you attempt to drink.

atlast, back to the main entrance

There was a little white Whippet having a rest in the shade, we stopped & had a sniff whilst the Ogres had a quick word. As we were leaving a little brown dog dashed past us without any Ogre in sight, we are not sure but s/he may have been on the run. We hope not for long.

All in all we had a lovely time, we got very pooped out with all the walking but we did get to have another long drink when we got back to the chariot as the Ogre had thought well & brought more water for us.

And just for a bit of fun!!!!   Can you find me?

WHERE'S FIZZY