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Thursday, 5 November 2009

Horsepower!

Just back from a trip to the supermarket - this chap (or maybe it was a female I didn't look that closely being so surprised to see him) was tied to a post in the little shopping precinct near the supermarket and as I took these pics his/her owner came along with his bag of shopping ready for the homeward journey! That "sack" was a big cushion so presumably the seat isn't that comfortable.
Not sure why the flag was flying today - Guy Fawkes Night do you think?!




Bad hair day? The owner also had hair to match and a big leather hat!!




This was the view from just outside the supermarket door - fields and trees in the autumn sunshine. I know why I love living here!!!

20 comments:

Around the hook said...

yay! I love horses! Have done riding for 6 years... 6 years ago ;)
And when I was in Scotland I road on a Clydesdale, it was grand!

Love to see a little life in the cities! :-)

Ticking stripes said...

I'm just catching up with yesterdays post. I must be feeling stressed as I actually shouted out as she was pulled towards the cliff edge. Am I losing my grip on reality I ask myself! Great video!

Annalisa said...

This pic is like an old print.I like it!
The city view is lovely.
Annalisa

The Garden Bell said...

I know why you love living there toooooo... Can I move next door. Imagine see this horse when at the market. Amazing to me over here on the outside of Chicago. Wow.... I love the old world charm of this day for you.

Cottage Garden said...

I can't imagine what the owner looks like - Steptoe & Son springs to mind though!

Jeanne x

Louise said...

Seeing that horse would have made my day! How brilliant and what a lovely town you must live in. The view is amazing and isn't it wonderful that such things as a view or a horse can bring so much joy?
Have a lovely day!

Pipany said...

Love the photo of the horse Jane. he looks so funny! Have a lovely weekend x

pinkfairygran said...

How wonderful to have one horse power to go shopping. Along with daydreams of a three wheeler bicycle with a basket on the front I have one of a pony and trap for getting about the village.... it costs nowt to dream!

Menopausal musing said...

Wonderful! made me smile....... :O)

Tabiboo said...

Now that's a sight you don't see very often!

He/she does look just as bemused don't you think?? Not your average field or lampost!!

ARTISANNE said...

What a great way to travel!!!...superb post and pictures :0)



....and thanks for your lovely comments Jane

Preseli Mags said...

I found your blog via Pipany (and couldn't resist a blog called Marigold Jam!) What lovely photographs of the pony and cart. I have pony and cart and have fantasies of doing the school run with it - maybe one day.

Yiota said...

Like a trip in a time capsule...
Now, when did we say am I visiting?

Lucy Caitlin Higham said...

wow lovely place, i wouldn't mind living there myself :)
have a nice weekend
Lucy x

Sarah said...

A sight you don't see too often. Would make a great alternative to the car for the supermarket run!

Jill said...

What a lovely sight, and how nice to come out of the supermarket to a view like that. Thanks for your interest in my etching - here is a link to my earlier posting when I explain (a bit) about the process http://jilltaylor-thirdagemusings.blogspot.com/2009/10/invitation-to-see-my-etchings.html

Kateri said...

Oh, I think the horse is adorable. Too bad you didn't get a snap of the owner (though I guess that would have been rude...). He sounds like an interesting fellow!

Elise said...

fabulous post - I'm loving your wonderful blog !

Around the hook said...

Thanks for that nice comment, yeah I went for a walk, feels better now, Going to crochet some snowflakes instead!


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Joy said...

That was neat to see... I would have liked to have petted the horse. That would be fun to ride in the carriage--like you said, 'horsepower'! Thanks for showing some views of your area, I liked taking a peek.