Driving Around

Things to do today on the Urgent List.

I had to drop off some rugs and collect some dog food today – a 121 mile round trip!  I only found this out when I worked it out afterwards.

bn2a9716

It was a curate’s egg of a day.  Daisy was riding inside so I took a good audiobook (Ancient Roman crime) and off I drove.

bn2a9717

First stop was Shetland Equestrian Centre in Stromfirth (21 miles away).

bn2a9718

I wandered about and met some of the stabled ponies.

bn2a9722

Admired the ‘tache!

bn2a9726

The youngsters.

bn2a9739

The Oldster (what a forelock – beautiful girl).

bn2a9742

Rugs dropped off and I discovered the essential one was still sitting in my stable – damn.

Next, off to Burra – 16 miles down the road – to collect some dog food.  The Nutriment treats are the best and everyone canine/feline are addicted to the fishy treats.

bn2a9748

This is where Esja lives – Houlls Horses and Hounds, at Bridge End in Burra (another two islands away.  Luckily they are connected by bridges so no big deal really.  Just sounds good!)

bn2a9757

Esja is looking very good  and is much loved in her home – nice, too, to have a nose kissey and a catch up.

bn2a9758

It is always interesting to see the coastline from a different angle.  The far coast is the westside, I think.  I live on the other side of the far hills in the distance.

bn2a9763

I saw a Heron (Hegri in Shetland dialect) standing staring out to sea.

bn2a9772

I am fascinated by them.

bn2a9773

They are very hypnotic.  I love it when they fly.

bn2a9774

And so I wended my way home (another 35 miles as I went via Sandness to check on the ponies there),

Sandness to home – 7 miles.

Home, collect rug and back to Shetland Equestrian Centre – 21 miles
and back home again – 21 miles.

I saw some beautiful scenery en route so it was all worth it.

bn2a9775

5 thoughts on “Driving Around

Leave a Reply to Shelley Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *