Monthly Archives: June 2012

World’s ugliest dog

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Ugliest dog competition.

A British dog has been crowned the ugliest in the world at a contest in California. Mugly, owned by Bev Nicholson, received the award at the 24th annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest in Petaluma…

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Faversham, Kent

Posted on June 24, 2012 by | Comments Off on Faversham, Kent

We parked half way along the picturesque Abbey Street then wandered around. We thought you might be able to see the ruins of the Abbey but could only find some foundations used as garden beds along the road. The church is lovely though. There are other historic buildings to look at and you can see some medieval barns from a short distance (on private land). At the end of Abbey road, where the pub is, we turned right and walked to the end of New Creek Rd and then returned and went left at the pub to find a small market by the waterside. It’s more like a creek than a river but there are a number of boats moored there. In better weather I would have wanted to continue into the town and wander about.

Medieval barns

Medieval barns

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  • OK after wet weather – yes
  • Parking fee – no
  • Toilets – yes
  • Café & Pub – yes

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Brussels

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I saw a shorn, wire-hair in Brussels the other day and a fine looking red, short-haired doxie as well.

Belgium BOZAR Magazine ad

Belgium BOZAR Magazine ad

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Japanese dogs

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Japan prefers pets to parenthood

As Japan’s birthrate plummets, the estimated worth of its pet industry has risen to $10bn, with pampered pooches enjoying holidays at hot spring resorts, yoga classes and designer clothes…

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Dartford Heath, Kent

Posted on June 10, 2012 by | Comments Off on Dartford Heath, Kent

Very shrubby heath. Some areas muddy after wet weather but not all. Good for ball throwing. The Heath contains three ponds, the Glory Bumps and many habitats including grassland, broadleaved semi-natural woodland, heather, dwarf gorse, orchids and a rare Kentish plant, petty whin.

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  • OK after wet weather – yes
  • Parking fee – no
  • Toilets – no
  • Café & Pub – no

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Camer Park, Kent

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This park won an award. It’s a great park to go to but gets muddy after rain, mostly around the entrance between the car park and the park itself. It’s good for picnics and ball throwing. Love it.

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  • OK after wet weather – no
  • Parking fee – no
  • Toilets – yes
  • Café & Pub – yes

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