Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Crikey ...... SHE wore me out!!

What a morning I've had.  Mum and I set off real early to do a coastal walk we found yesterday.  Pretty neat scenery as you will see from the pics but ..... fair dinkum ..... what was she thinking??  It was a 6 klm walk. So what you say??   So what indeed!!  When we left it was about 24C but by the time we were half way it was 29C and there was no shelter.  None at all.  No trees even. AND no water!!!!!  She didn't carry any.  Neglect I say!!   Dad didn't come. He's got crook knees. He would have carried water for me.  Bring 'em up tough my Mum says.  Not my Dad. He spoils me.  Mum doesn't!!  Dad did come to meet us at the other end. He walked about a quarter of a kilometre and he had a BIG drink of water for me at the car.  I could have died if it wasn't for him.  He didn't have any water for Mum. Serves her right, I say!!  Here's the pics.  It was a pretty nice walk, aye??  Mum reckons it was time well spent.  She enjoyed EVERY minute!!!!!  I'm worn out!!
Sorry .......... there's a LOT of pictures!!

The start.
I've got it sussed Mum ...... it's this way!!
C'mon!!

Crikey ..... how far is this???

Mum liked this shot ..... except for the tree in the middle. It's crooked. She likes everything to be symmetrical. If you think there was shade there you're mistaken. You'd have to have been a mountain goat to find shade there.
Pretty nice spot, aye??


Wouldn't you like to own that house??  Mum would. It's a dairy farm and just 2 hours from Sydney.
C'mon Mum .... stop daydreamin'!!  You could NEVER afford it!!
Looks like heather on the hills, aye?? That's the view that farm house has.
Get that camera straight, woman!!
Crikey ..... what's this??

You got it ..... NOTHING!!

Crikey ..... is that Dad??  Sure hopes he's got water with him!!
Nearly there!!
See .... told you I could have died!!
Arr!!  Flat ground at last.  A quick rest on the beach and back to the car.


Wanna run ...... Love, Charlie. 
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  1. Tweedles -- that's me18 March 2015 at 22:16

    Oh my gosh! Your world is sooo green and beautiful. And with all that heather I think it must smell good too! Your ocean views are gorgeous.
    That is a long ways to hike,, and I think I would like to be spoiled a little bit too!
    Your sand looks sooo soft!
    love
    tweedles

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    1. Charliedownunder19 March 2015 at 23:38

      Crikey Tweedles .... isn't ALL sand soft. It wasn't really heather, Tweedles. It was Paterson's curse. It's VERY invasive but it doesn't smell. Heather is much nicer. It was a very nice walk though.

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  2. Brinley Westie18 March 2015 at 22:27

    3 and a half miles? We's old and we duz dat-- well almost dat.... and we usta do more when we wuz young. Course yer Momma should bring along some water and a bowl fer ya...ours duz. And 84 isn't hot, not really... not Texas hot, anyway...bol!

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    1. Charliedownunder19 March 2015 at 23:41

      Crikey Finley ...... it was just a mild day for you Texans, aye?? It was just a mild day for us too.It's much hotter at home but some people thought it was hot. In her younger days Mum would have run the whole way. She used to be very fit and did lots of running. I think that's what wore her out. She just walks now.

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  3. Kinley Westie18 March 2015 at 22:49

    Ok, I looked up what 29C wuz. Dat's only 84. Dat ain't hot. Maybe it's "Bawston hot." Here, dat's February or March. 94 is warm, maybe like April or May. 104 is gettin there, pretty normal for July or August. 114 is hot. Dat's bout 45C.

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    1. Charliedownunder19 March 2015 at 23:45

      Crikey ...... 114 sure IS hot!!!!! It doesn't get that hot where we live but we do have very high humidity so sometimes it feels like 114. I think your heat is dry heat, aye????? We rarely go above about 102F. Mum reckons she'd die at 114.

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  4. Fozziemum18 March 2015 at 23:41

    Boy Charlie you are lucky you didn't croak mate..no water yikes! what a gorgeous walk though...the weather is nuts isn't it..i was out gardening before at 5 pm dark clouds ..thunder 30 something degrees and dripping sweat..my eyes sting! and what did we get..sunshower...lovely..urghhh but all that green mate is awesome..all we have is brown..loves Fozziemum xx

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    1. Charliedownunder19 March 2015 at 23:50

      It's really beautiful here Bev. They have had heaps of rain so the green fields were a sight to behold. Mum knows what you mean about the dripping sweat and the stinging eyes. She was pretty sweaty after that walk. As soon as we got back she was in the shower. You need rain badly, aye?? Hope you get some soon.
      Bet you'd carry water for me!! What's wrong with my Mum?

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  5. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs19 March 2015 at 00:23

    Growlmy carries a water bottle fur pups on her belt when we walk on hotter days.

    Lovely pictures!

    I walk 2 miles when I am on my stroll route.

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    1. Charliedownunder19 March 2015 at 23:52

      Crikey Mr JF Sir ..... how lucky are you?? Growlmy is so good to you. My Mum reckons I'm a wuss and should be able to walk 6k without a drink. Animal cruelty if you ask me. 2 miles is a good walk, aye??

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  6. WFT Nobby19 March 2015 at 00:29

    Oh Charlie, poor you. No water. These humans can be very forgetful can't they? Thank goodness there is rarely any shortage of streams, puddles and ponds on walks in Scotland. If I had to rely on Gail for my supply I probably be dead for dehydration by now.
    Oh but that scenery is so gorgeous.
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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    1. Charliedownunder19 March 2015 at 23:54

      Crikey Bertie ..... what I wouldn't have given for a stream, puddle or pond, aye?? There was not a drop of anything except sea water and you sure don't want to be drinking that. I've tried it and it just makes you more thirsty.

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  7. Milo and Jet19 March 2015 at 00:29

    Hi Charlie
    That looks like a great if not very tiring walk :) There was some lovely scenery along the walk. Milo & Jet

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  8. Bella Roxy & Macdui19 March 2015 at 01:44

    Haven't been to Kiama in YEARS! Does the blowhole still blow?

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    1. Charliedownunder19 March 2015 at 23:57

      You should visit again. It's really pretty and YES the blowhole still blows. We were there for a week while Dad did some work and we waited for a day when the seas were up before going to check it out and it sure was working.

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  9. Duke19 March 2015 at 02:25

    Bless your dad for taking care of you, Charlie! What a beautiful hike!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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    1. Charliedownunder19 March 2015 at 23:58

      Yeah Mitch and Molly ......if it weren't for my Dad I mightn't have made it, aye??

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  10. Unknown19 March 2015 at 02:29

    Oh dear you see we keep saying you just can't get good staff these days. Looks a lovely place. Have a tremendous Thursday.
    Best wishes Molly

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    1. Charliedownunder19 March 2015 at 23:59

      You're right Molly ...... my staff's hopeless. Although Dad's pretty good. He looks out for me.

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  11. Cowspotdog19 March 2015 at 05:03

    now that is one gorgeous walk - we would be doing that every day if we lived there - but we would definitely have Mom bring the water

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:01

      That's EXACTLY what Mum said. Well except for the water thing. She would like to do that walk every day and she would like to live in THAT house.

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  12. Yamini MacLean19 March 2015 at 05:19

    Hari OM
    Crikey Charlie mate, you have walked in my footsteps!!! Yes, the YAMster, too, has followed that trail (well most of it anyhoo). As the sign says Kiama, I gather you are down Sydney-side once more....... you're nearly as gadabout as myself!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:03

      We're ALWAYS on the move Aunty ..... Sometimes I forget where home is. Have we really walked in your footsteps??? Crikey .... how good is that. It's a GREAT walk, aye?? Such a beautiful part of Australia and so close to Sydney.

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  13. Julie19 March 2015 at 05:33

    That was some exciting walkies you had there Charlie (well done Dad on the water front) wasn't it lush and green, so beautiful!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:04

      It was just like England, aye, Princess!!!! Mum reckons it's like the lakes district.

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  14. easyweimaraner19 March 2015 at 05:44

    wow what a long walk! I would like to live in that house too. We had such an "Im sooooo thirsty" day once too... and my dad brought water to me... but he forgot my bowl...sigh...
    easy rider

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:07

      Crikey Easy ...... he brought water but forgot your bowl?????? That sounds like something my Mum would do too. IF SHE BROUGHT WATER!! BUT she didn't. It was a nice house wasn't it? I'd sure like to live there.

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  15. Frankie Furter and Ernie19 March 2015 at 06:52

    No Water and No Shade on that LONG WALKIE??? What was your mum thinking??? You should get DOUBLE Treats fur THAT ONE...
    BUTT you gotta admit... that was a beautiful walk.

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:08

      I should've got ICECREAM, aye?? BUT I didn't and yes ....... I do gotta admit it WAS a beautiful walk.

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  16. Hazel19 March 2015 at 07:59

    Charlie, the views along the walk are very beautiful, but I am very glad that you were able to survive that tortuous walk!

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:09

      Me too Hazel ..... it was a close call, believe me. Another few yards and I might've croaked, aye??

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  17. Laika19 March 2015 at 08:10

    Wow Charlie. We sure are glad your dad brought you some water. I say you have to have a backpack, then you can carry your own water :)

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:10

      Crikey Laika ..... what a good idea!! Why didn't I think of that??

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  18. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥19 March 2015 at 08:55

    What a lovely walk you had, Charlie!!! If you had gotten to that dairy farm, maybe you could have found a tasty drink:)

    Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:11

      I did eye those cows off but I wasn't allowed to let Mum go. She had to stay on that leash.

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  19. stellaroselong19 March 2015 at 09:04

    OHMYPUG we can onlys walk like 1/4th of a mile cos of our short legs and no snouts, we are sure glad your dad remembered to bring you water, our dad would have brought us sweet tea or beer....duh.......great pictures ...beautiful...it is not green here yet. or warm.
    stella rose

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:12

      Crikey Stella Rose ...... Beer would've been much better than nothing!!!!! Hope it turns green for you real soon.

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  20. Idaho PugRanch19 March 2015 at 10:15

    What a beautiful walk Charlie!!! Maybe next time your mum will be better prepared!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:14

      No ....... she won't ..... I know ..... she's never prepared!! Just walks out the door and off she goes. Dad on the other hand is ALWAYS prepared. It does take him forever to go anywhere though.

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  21. Murphy19 March 2015 at 10:48

    We can't believe how you stared into the face of death like that! Thank dogness you survived! That was a close call!!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:15

      It was close alright!! I very nearly didn't make it.

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  22. Ruby19 March 2015 at 12:11

    HOLY COW PATTIES!!!! I thinks you would have found my Ma flat on her back whining for margaritas!!! BOL!!! I sure am glads you escaped death!! Next time tell your Moms to pack the kitchen..just in case ☺
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:17

      Crikey Ruby ..... what I would've given for one of your margaritas!!!!!! It was a near thing Ruby but I survived, aye?? Even if Mum packed the kitchen Ruby .... she wouldn't have been able to find it. She's hopeless.

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  23. Anonymous19 March 2015 at 13:24

    What a great walkie....so much to see and enjoy....Oh barharhar no water for Mum........now it's of for a nappie poo and some pleasant dreams!

    The Mad Scots

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:18

      It WAS a great walk, aye?? BUT it would've been better with water!!!!!

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  24. Unknown19 March 2015 at 13:38

    Oh, Charlie, you have such a beautiful place to roam around! We love your pictures!

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:19

      Crikey Buddy ...... I love your pictures and now you love my pictures. How funny is that?? Your pictures sure are different from mine, aye??

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  25. Jacobi19 March 2015 at 14:05

    Dear Charlie,

    Beautiful green grass, running, and a Beach - does it get any better than that???

    Licks,
    Cobi

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:19

      I guess it doesn't. It's a pretty nice place to be, aye??

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  26. Millie and Walter19 March 2015 at 14:37

    That sure was a beautiful walk even if your mom didn't bring proper hydration for you.

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  27. Blueberry's human19 March 2015 at 15:11

    No water???? I always have to carry water for Blueberry on our longer hikes and always in the summer, even if it is a short hike, otherwise, she flops down and won't move. Hehehehe

    Glad you had a good workout together and at the end, you were properly refreshed.

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:21

      Crikey ....... I'm going to try that next time. Mum'd probably just drag me along the ground by my neck though. She's pretty brutal!!

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  28. Taryn19 March 2015 at 16:04

    Absolutely gorgeous spot for a walk and it looks like you had it all to yourself. I thought the USA was the only place that put up such detailed warning signs!

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:23

      It wasn't even dangerous. Too ridiculous for words my Mum said!! We saw one jogger but other than that we had it all to ourselves. Just the way Mum likes it.

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  29. Sully19 March 2015 at 18:48

    BOL at least you got a good walk in with beautiful scenery.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:23

      I sure did Sully so I guess I shouldn't complain, aye??

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  30. Merlesworld19 March 2015 at 23:11

    Kiama a wonderful part of the world, spent many a holiday on the south coast as a kid.
    Merle.............

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 00:25

      It sure is a nice place, aye, Merle?? Mum spent lots of time there when she was young too. Did you go to East's beach? That's where my Mum used to go. All of the south coast is great.

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  31. C.L.W.STEP20 March 2015 at 10:31

    What a great walk!

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  32. Enid20 March 2015 at 10:49

    What a stunnings walkies you and your mummy wents on! I would'nts have mindeds joining you on a trot by da cliffs!!! I'm soooo glad your dad had a drink fur you at da other end. In some pics your mum took, it looks JUST likes a place me and my Hoomans go walkies! Next time we go i'll be thinkings of you my love!
    Your own Enid xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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    1. Charliedownunder20 March 2015 at 21:44

      Crikey Enid ..... I'm sure glad you've got a nice place like that to go for a walk too. I hope your Mum takes water for you. The next time we go there I'll pretend your with me.
      Your Charlie, forever and ever xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  33. My Mind's Eye21 March 2015 at 05:32

    Charlie.... We truly appreciate the photos from your gorgeous walk! OMCs you live amongst lots of beauty...but as the SAYIng goes water water everywhere but not a drop to drink! Thank goodness for your Dad!
    Hugs
    Madi your bfff

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    1. Charliedownunder21 March 2015 at 20:40

      Yeah Madi ...... thank goodness for Dad, aye??

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  34. Anonymous21 March 2015 at 09:24

    So beautiful my friend! All that green and beach and beauty. We would have fun together running through to find your dad. Thank goodness he had some yummy water for you. :) XOXO - Bacon

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    1. Charliedownunder21 March 2015 at 20:42

      Crikey Bacon ...... if you're anything like Miss PoppyPooPoo Pants you would have preferred it if there were a mud puddle or two to romp in. There's nothing she loves more on a hot day than a swim in the paddle pool with the girls.

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  35. Scooter21 March 2015 at 17:52

    What fun!! That 14th pic would be great for our sniffin post. Can we include it?

    Wags
    Oreo

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    1. Charliedownunder21 March 2015 at 20:44

      Of course you can use it Oreo. It WOULD make a great sniffin post or even a great pee post, aye? AND a great watering hole for Madi too! I didn't notice the post until you pointed it out. If I had I would have peed on it for sure.

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  36. Teddy24 March 2015 at 02:44

    Thanks for sharing your pawsome journey! SO different from where I live. Ya gotta talk these walks when you are young, Charlie. Lady and I used to take very long walks in China, but now I am old-er, and I prefer the shade.

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