Not-so-mighty oaks and lurchers

[bunn]

Oak tree on top of Kit Hill, 1095ish feet up in the sky.  He is perhaps two feet tall, and has a definite air of clinging on by his toenails.  This must be at the limit of what an oak can survive

Comments

[lindahoyland]

I love reading your adventures. It amazes me how fast cats and dogs can run. Ursain Bolt would look like a snail beside them!

[bunn]

I believe Usain Bolt can muster a measly 23mph over 100m on a flat surface. I have not timed Rosie Roo, but I suspect she'd consider that to be 'strolling', even though she's nothing like as fast as a greyhound.

I bet even Bolt would find himself hampered running sideways through bushes at a more than 45% angle. Humans are comically slow animals :-D

[wellinghall]

IIRC greyhounds, deer, and hares have all been clocked at 44mph, give or take.

Mr Bolt has reached nearly 28mph between the 60th and 80th metres.

[thesmallhobbit]

But why, human, don't you share in the joy of running at speed after rabbits? There is no greater fun in the whole world.

[bunn]

If I had her legs and physique, I'm sure it would be a delight to join in! Humans are clumsy things.

[timetiger]

I love all the photos, and especially the last one. So dignified, so self-possessed.

[bunn]

... so OBSTINATE. :-D

[puddleshark]

Coo. Bonsai oaks!

Wonderful hounds-in-sunshine pictures. I see what you mean about Brythen's near invisibility. And I thought spotting a brown spaniel in brown heather was difficult...

[bunn]

It would be easier if he even had a white tail-tip, but he's 100% camouflage! It's SUCH a good thing his recall has improved. It used to be that he could be standing 10 feet away and I might not be able to see him, at least now I can call and make him move and lose his chameleon-like powers!

[topum]

The last photo is awesome.