tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post323448147346223232..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Horsing AroundJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-81916667635812214532017-08-22T08:37:00.404+01:002017-08-22T08:37:00.404+01:00It would be nice to see more of them.It would be nice to see more of them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41237660133145620972017-08-21T07:59:33.181+01:002017-08-21T07:59:33.181+01:00It was a fantastic view, certainly worth the climb...It was a fantastic view, certainly worth the climb.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-67165336695678322412017-08-20T22:27:52.392+01:002017-08-20T22:27:52.392+01:00Great view after your strenuous climb.Great view after your strenuous climb.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-55633178570991795122017-08-17T17:34:36.891+01:002017-08-17T17:34:36.891+01:00It was the steepness and the height which got me, ...It was the steepness and the height which got me, though I thought it would be harder to reach the horse than it actually was. Still, it's another one off the list so I'm pleased about that.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-13941055066098058462017-08-17T17:28:28.100+01:002017-08-17T17:28:28.100+01:00Wow! Well done you, what an achievement, such fant...Wow! Well done you, what an achievement, such fantastic views. I can imagine how difficult it was though. I hate steps!!! xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-9062861403722132162017-08-13T18:57:29.632+01:002017-08-13T18:57:29.632+01:00They are a wonderful sight :o) They are a wonderful sight :o) Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15712709232628195386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-55384585955558944412017-08-12T17:54:16.308+01:002017-08-12T17:54:16.308+01:00I did have to keep stopping on the way up to catch...I did have to keep stopping on the way up to catch my breath as well as clinging on to the handrail to steady myself, I don't have a great head for heights.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-10047784151512740042017-08-12T15:47:38.080+01:002017-08-12T15:47:38.080+01:00A great achievement and another off your list! You...A great achievement and another off your list! You enjoyed some fabulous views from the top. I think my legs would have been shaking after all those steps. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-83357126335372661812017-08-12T10:19:52.056+01:002017-08-12T10:19:52.056+01:00You'd enjoy Kilburn village too, Robert Thomps...You'd enjoy Kilburn village too, Robert Thompson, known as The Mouseman, lived there and there's a visitor centre. It's a picture perfect little village with some beautiful cottages.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-7073065214472521712017-08-11T22:25:31.375+01:002017-08-11T22:25:31.375+01:00Ooh, I enjoyed that walk, or should I say, 'cl...Ooh, I enjoyed that walk, or should I say, 'climb' with you & have noted it for next time we are over, along with lots of others we want to do. The views are amazing from that height & if I can do the 199 steps at Whitby, I should be able to venture up those ones, before I get too old(giggle). Have a great weekend & take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-81546006827711594202017-08-11T16:51:57.362+01:002017-08-11T16:51:57.362+01:00Archie's such a pampered pooch. I'd have b...Archie's such a pampered pooch. I'd have been very grateful for a piggy back, though I don't think Mick's knees would have taken my weight. I'm glad I managed to make it to the top, the view was well worth it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-72627924926225252432017-08-11T16:50:08.620+01:002017-08-11T16:50:08.620+01:00Lovely to see you blogging again. The horse at Kil...Lovely to see you blogging again. The horse at Kilburn is the only one I've ever seen, though I know there are more around the country, they're quite a sight, aren't they?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-69125331669001644062017-08-11T16:42:13.707+01:002017-08-11T16:42:13.707+01:00What a stunning view you got from the bench, well ...What a stunning view you got from the bench, well worth all the huffing and puffing. Mind you 151 steps, I bet you were glad when you reached the last one! I would have been asked to be picked up and carried too, Archie definitely had the best deal!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-64166778475507733562017-08-11T16:40:42.046+01:002017-08-11T16:40:42.046+01:00Hello Jo, I've just returned to blogging. Tho...Hello Jo, I've just returned to blogging. Thoroughly enjoyed your post.. what a lovely walk. We used to go to Oxfordshire for holidays (my late father was from there).. and I knew when I saw the White Horse at Uffington we were getting close. Happy memories. :o) Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15712709232628195386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-84879661708447233302017-08-11T16:12:13.473+01:002017-08-11T16:12:13.473+01:00The Kilburn White Horse Association looks after th...The Kilburn White Horse Association looks after the horse now but it would be lovely to think that one of Fred Banks' children or grandchildren were a part of it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-26394036719727930292017-08-11T15:27:27.052+01:002017-08-11T15:27:27.052+01:00What an experience and such a lovely story behind ...What an experience and such a lovely story behind it too. I wonder if one of Mr. Banks children or grandchildren are going to follow in his footsteps.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-89300512064040885112017-08-11T10:45:13.099+01:002017-08-11T10:45:13.099+01:00The views made the climb very worthwhile, the scen...The views made the climb very worthwhile, the scenery was breathtaking.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-64098384866849167892017-08-11T10:44:16.750+01:002017-08-11T10:44:16.750+01:00I did realise how high up I'd be but didn'...I did realise how high up I'd be but didn't realise how much I'd feel it, it did nothing for my fear of heights but I'm glad I managed it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-27060843234967851952017-08-11T01:43:17.953+01:002017-08-11T01:43:17.953+01:00Well done Jo, I'm out of breath just reading y...Well done Jo, I'm out of breath just reading your post. The views are outstanding. Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-81906571886504460212017-08-10T22:20:57.776+01:002017-08-10T22:20:57.776+01:00What beautiful views, I expect you didn't real...What beautiful views, I expect you didn't realise you'd be so high up, wel, worth the trek though.Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-7289715984648681532017-08-10T19:56:13.270+01:002017-08-10T19:56:13.270+01:00You're welcome. Hope you can find the posts ok...You're welcome. Hope you can find the posts okay.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-2585631992110000872017-08-10T19:40:59.973+01:002017-08-10T19:40:59.973+01:00Thanks!!Thanks!!Frugally challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222391810215537820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-50110261369254103412017-08-10T19:17:06.916+01:002017-08-10T19:17:06.916+01:00It turned out to be a lovely day, if a little wind...It turned out to be a lovely day, if a little windy. There was no ice cream purchased from the van in the car park, though we did indulge later on in the day.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-25063468073017628532017-08-10T19:15:05.445+01:002017-08-10T19:15:05.445+01:00It's a very steep climb and not for the faint ...It's a very steep climb and not for the faint hearted, though the views are spectacular, you're certainly rewarded if you can make it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-88537864444109333562017-08-10T19:11:24.088+01:002017-08-10T19:11:24.088+01:00Ha ha, he's probably learnt that from Eleanor....Ha ha, he's probably learnt that from Eleanor. Kilburn is a lovely place to visit, as well as the white horse there's also the Mouseman Visitor Centre. Robert Thompson, the furniture maker, lived here. He was known as The Mouseman because he carved a little mouse into the furniture which he made.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com