{"id":1975,"date":"2012-03-17T22:38:09","date_gmt":"2012-03-17T11:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/?p=1975"},"modified":"2013-05-24T23:54:42","modified_gmt":"2013-05-24T13:54:42","slug":"boxing-day-dog-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/boxing-day-dog-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"BOXING DAY DOG WALK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-dogs-beach.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1980\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-dogs-beach\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-dogs-beach.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Jack Russells searching the beach, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-plant.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1981\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-plant\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-plant.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Beach plant in the dunes, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1979\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beachcombing\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beachcombing.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Beach combing, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-flower.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1982\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-flower\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-flower.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Pink flower in the dunes, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-dog.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1986\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-dog\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-dog.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Gracie the border collie watching swimmer, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-shells.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1983\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-shells\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-shells.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Shells on the beach, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-jack-russell-rocks.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1987\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-jack-russell-rocks\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-jack-russell-rocks.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Little the Jack Russell on the rocks, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-urchin.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1984\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-urchin\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-urchin.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Sea urchin, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-sitting.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1988\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-sitting\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-beach-sitting.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Watching the waves with dogs, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-rock-fishing.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1989\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-rock-fishing\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-rock-fishing.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Dylan preparing fishing rod, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-fishing.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1990\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-fishing\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-fishing.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Dylan organising fishing gear, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-walking-dogs-beach.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1991\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-walking-dogs-beach\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-walking-dogs-beach.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Beach gazing, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-rockpool.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1992\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-rockpool\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-rockpool.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Yellow rock pool, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-dogs-leash.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1993\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-dogs-leash\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-dogs-leash.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Dogs pulling on leashes, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-shellfish-rockpool.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1994\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-shellfish-rockpool\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-shellfish-rockpool.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Shellfish in a rockpool, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-driftwood.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1995\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-driftwood\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-driftwood.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Driftwood, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-fishing-rocks.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1996\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-fishing-rocks\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-fishing-rocks.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Rockpools and fishing, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-lunch.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1976\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-lunch\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-lunch.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Boxing Day Lunch, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-tomato-puff-pastry.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1977\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-tomato-puff-pastry\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-tomato-puff-pastry.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Tomato puff pastry, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-moth.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1997\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-moth\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-moth.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Moth on the window, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-moth.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1978\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-artichoke-salad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-artichoke-salad.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Artichoke bean salad, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-moth.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1975]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1998\" title=\"boxing-day-2011-grey-river-gin-tonic\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedesertecho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/boxing-day-2011-grey-river-gin-tonic.jpg?resize=660%2C495\" alt=\"Gin and tonic, Grey River Australia\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Naughty dogs, moths and gin &amp; tonics, a unique Boxing Day for me, but hopefully it will become a tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Naughty dogs, moths and gin &amp; tonics, a unique Boxing Day for me, but hopefully it will become a 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