went to Devon to try to catch the last of the sun before winter looms.
I caught up with my old friend (in laughter and mischeif) Adam !
(Adam pic 1)
Adam and I have been mates for years, and generally aren't allowed out
unsupervised (in the interests of public safety, and to preserve what little
civilisation is left in the UK!)
Adam, had told me of another addition to the household, whom I met...
"Macey" is a 6 month old Jack Russell, and has all the energy and naughtyness
required to be allowed honourary membership to our escapades! She is a lovely
little character, and was entrusted by Viv' (Adams wife) to
"Keep them out of trouble...!" - She was unsuccessful in this role!!
(Macey pic 2)
We decided to take Burt (Adams father in law and keen fisherman- pic 4) fishing for the
day, as it was warmish, and sunny! He relished that idea and vowed to teach us to
fish, and look after us! (Can you see it coming??!)
After 3 hours, Adam and I's floats were doing just that! With not
a fish in sight!.....Burt refused to take my bet as who'd catch something
first, and as he refused, caught a Garr fish! (Which was as slimy, smelly, and
toothy as it looked!) I was keen to return this horrid thing to whence it came
quickly! Bert was proud of the ONLY catch of the day..... Meanwhile Adam
and I were discussing his iPhone and how it would not "sync' " to his PC? A few
seconds later, his coat blew off the wall into the sea! My comments about,
"Did you download the water proof app'?"
"Looks like it's SYNCing now okay?!"
"Have you got Handels water music from iTunes"
Did not meet an appreciative or particully amused audience!
(Viv was entirely right NOT to trust us unsupervised!!)
After a while in the dog house with Macey, we decided land based
frolicks were now the order! And after a promise to Viv to behave,
we embarked on more mischief!
We wondered how dirty and wet you can get on the way to Totnes
for a sandwich?! We decided bridal paths, green lanes, and farm
tracks were the answer?!......But what mode of transport could we use
at short notice?! (Sniggers).........We found one! ("Typical Matt" style!)
(Note: Before and after pics!)
After explaining it was all the dogs idea, we decided to flee to the beach
for a long walk with the excited dog!......WOW! I adore our coastline, and
my wonderful new heart propelled me all along the beach, and back without
any strain, or problem! (The biggest issue was recapturing an excited Macey!!)
I am still STUNNED by my new fitness and vitality, and still catch myself with a tear in
my eye, as I bound along on my adventures, with my new heart and new enthusiasm!
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