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Watch out for them on Exeter Racecourse site as well. Seen them there myself and the wardens said they had to get someone in to clear them out of the office before starting the season. They earn their money, do wardens.

I was out today when there was just enough light to see. Boy was it just glorious too, it was a scene from a movie it was heartwarming(but so cold externally). I’d seen Deer moving around closer to the Village due to the hoar frosts we’ve been getting-no doubt scavenging, it’s been -4c. When we got out of the meadow & into the fields proper it really did look like thick snow. It was easy to see the tracks of numerous creatures that had passed that way as they rubbed off the frost. I stayed away from the copses in the area due to the Deer I know lay up there. To spook them from their resting places of warmth was a disservice to their survival. I did see a small herd of 3 Doe’s & 2 of this years fawns watching me with concern beyond the copse. I knew there were Badgers out & about due to their digging spoil in a drainage ditch bank but no actual sightings. I wasn’t out for long due to the Dogs having growing snowballs on their paws, they did look hilarious lifting up their paws so high & trying to chew the snow off. As much as I love my Dogs I was not going to clear the frost balls in the frigid cold of dawn. When home I stood them in a few inches of tepid water to get the frost balls off. I made them happy by cranking up the wood burner prior to setting off, I even put their big beach towel on the rug. They flopped down & snored for a good hour. Stay warm & Enjoy your day.

A great post Rocky, thanks for sharing your morning dog walk and it’s always a bonus to hear about the varied wildlife that you are fortunate enough to have in your area.

PS. I now also have a multi-fuel stove fitted and it is very much appreciated by our Lurcher.

Wooho-Welcome Brother👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻. We happy band of Brothers😊. Nothing says contentment better than a Dog & a woodburner.

This was the scene in our house a few years ago, no chance of any human getting close to fire🤣 Lounge with a real flame gas fire. Now Choccy is on his own, he has a new rug in front of log burner every Christmas.❤️

Good to read another story of your morning dog walking exploits, Rocky. You paint a vivid image with your words - the descriptions of the frost and ice balls make me shiver🥶. Great sighting of the deer👍🏻.

Thanks👍🏻, it was outstanding was the whole fairytale vista so I needed to share😊. Mother Nature sure paints a beautiful monotone picture.

Very fitting for the magical Crimbo season ❄️🎅🏻☃️

Blimey,  Are they STILL looking ??

It’s become a tradition and a pleasure in recent years for me to wish all you dog lovers a Happy Christmas and a great New Year, in keeping with the situation.

From me the OH and Tess.