Woodland Photography with my dogs and a Glamorous assistant. Wiltshire Man

[@tonypatey5669]

Hey Sandy, I thought That it would be nice to go back and see Carmine and Zeta again. Such a beautiful place you took them to. Cheers. Thanks for sharing. Tony.

[@SteveMrW]

Hi Sandy great to see you and Mandy out and about after your surgery.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Steve

[@ivanklisovic4888]

Hi Sandy. Calmness, wisdom and love that radiate from your video makes me believe that most important thing in our lives is well spent time with our closest. The memory that remains becomes something like a warm blanket on a cold night in times that we are going trough challenges of our lives. Wish you and Mandy good night, and a long healthy life full of joy.

[@WiltshireMan]

I wish the same for you too Ivan, thankyou

[@TheAncientBiker]

'A bit of joy and peace' Sandy, yes all but guaranteed with your videos so thanks for this one too. 😃

[@michael1061]

Sandy your stories and vids are so heart warming . Hope the eye soon heals and it feels a lot better . Thanks for letting us into your life with Mandy and the dogs . Looking forward to Wales .

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Michael, I'm looking forward to Wales too and the forecast is improving

[@wakajawaka44]

When Zeta has her ears pricked she looks like a hound on an Egyptian wall painting. I must confess I cringed Sandy when you stuck your finger in your eye!! Thanks for uploading always thoroughly enjoyable.

[@RobR455]

Thanks Sandy. Dogs can be as much work as infants…. They will keep you hopping!

[@mrgrizzlyrides]

Really enjoyed this video Sandy. Your photos were brilliant, especially the last one, they give the forest the appearance of being enchanted. Your enthusiasm for the outdoors shines through and is so refreshing. Nice to see you and Mandy out, exercising with the dogs. Take care. Neil

[@mickstupp6300]

Nice video Sandy. Thanks for the pics of the oaks. I find old trees like that very spiritual. They were there long before us and will still be there long after us. Wonderful!

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thanks, Sandy and Mandy. Glad you're on the mend. 🙂👍

[@johnmcell4213]

Finger slipped, meant to add thanks for all the entertaining and educational videos, lovely to meet your friends like Colin and see some of his motorbike collection. All the best John

[@Jamal_Tyrone]

I liked the shots of the broccoli the most!

[@WiltshireMan]

Trees from above do look like broccoli

[@MadDogSurvival]

Your a abnormal man in the fact your brilliant and a all round great fella! Wishing you a speedy recovery Sandy! Thank you for bringing us along with you again! Very best wishes to you and Mandy 👍🏽👍🏽😎👌🏽

[@WiltshireMan]

Thank you MDS

[@GildaLee27]

Hey, the eye is looking much better, Sandy! Glad to see the paralysis fading so you can wink & blink again. What is normal? Sir, you are super-normal. You have overcome & done wonderful things. Example: taming skittish dogs. Look how calm & reliable Carmen is now. After awhile, Ms Zita will relax and grow to trust just like Carmen has. That's your skill & patience, and love. Anyways, glad to see you two. Love & blessings to the whole family, humans & canines. And thank you for sharing what it's like to be in that beautiful English forest.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou GildaLee, you are right about the dogs. Little Zeta is becoming more trusting and relaxed more like Carmen, and Carmen is a gem. I love them both:)

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

Your eye is looking good, and probably feeling better too? Zeta would drive me mad ha ha. Aaah-Low glamourous assistant!!! 10:35 is a great photo.... The final photo could be called 'a taste of autumn'....

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Bry, The old eye is doing well but I have to remember to force blink now as there still is no natural reflex blink so after a while the eye does become a little sore. I have dentists tomorrow, raging toothache again!!! Glad you like the photo of the beech tree roots and yes a Taste of Autum it is, I reckon another 3 weeks and we'll get some lovely colours

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

@@WiltshireMan I don't like dentists, but I don't like toothache even more...best of luck mate.

[@rustyunquebecoiserrant.8049]

That's quite the tree that old oak. Good to see how well the Dogs get along. Stay safe.

[@bushlore21]

Good evening Sandy!! First and foremost, there’s absolutely nothing abnormal about how you look nor your eye operation. You look good, and it’s gonna be even better once your eye fully heals. It’s just a matter of time. Great to see You, Mandy, Carmen, and Zita out and about in that beautiful woodland. Lovely photos, those trees are epic!!🙌 Excellent video and bit of kit! Love your spirit and great to see you smile & laugh, levity is always good for the heart and soul!! God Bless!!✨

[@WiltshireMan]

So true! Levity I like that word Amante:)

[@bushlore21]

@@WiltshireMan … Good morning Sandy!! Lol, rhymes with longevity😁Well you know what I mean… Wishing you a speedy recovery & blessings your way!! All the best🙏

[@HoodedMerganser1]

Thanks for sharing this very nice video. Good to see You and Mandy & the 2 dogs enjoying the woodland, hope your eyelid heals quickly. 👍

[@michaeljewell53]

Thanks for another great video Sandy,always interesting and relaxing to watch,great photo of huge old tree,hope your eye is back to normal soon🙏,interesting about the gold weight,hope they let you keep it😊

[@keen2b]

Hi Sandy, Lovely woodland walk you and Mandy and not forgetting the four legged chums, I think your photos of tha ancient oaks where well exposed and detailed!! Hope your eye lid improves over the coming weeks, (keepout the workshop) Thanks for sharing this peaceful stream!!!!

[@chriskiwi2601]

Hi Sandy. What a guy. We like the way you take care and involve Mandy. Hope your eye surgery is a success. Look forward to your upcoming videos from NZ.

[@campfire52]

I just returned from a vacation so I am just now catching up with viewing some videos that were put up while I was away from the internet. Always happy to see another one from you. I am glad that the surgery on your eye is now completed and I hope that the healing is quick and the results are completely successful. Just take care and give your body a chance to do its magic with the process. And I can say that Zeta appears to be of the same mold as my little terrier (mix) dog who is a little over 4 years old. She too is a complete handful who seems to be focused on constantly going at least 10 different directions at once and never happy to settle down. She is extremely intelligent, but, has a mind of her own and has no patience for the word no unless it corresponds to what she wants to do. I still love her very much though and am very happy to have her. You have two beautiful dogs there that are going to give you a lot of enjoyment (they might be opposites, but, they are a compliment to each other I think.) I am loving your journey with the woodland photography, you seem to have a knack for finding the right images for your camera to capture. Thank you for sharing your day with us and tell your filming assistant hello for me. Take care my friend and now it's on to your next video.

[@VisionAssoc]

Ancient trees are a marvel...Great to see you all looking so well and the doggies living their best life. Joyful for sure 😊👍

[@chrissteer7333]

Very nice to see you both back again and some more Himalayan away days take care

[@urbanaerialexplorer1885]

Great content and it's nice to see people doing things they have a passion or interest in.

[@scaff3450]

Pictures are very good in my humble opinion sandy looked like a great place to visit thanks for sharing

[@SharpblueCreative]

Great one Sandy. As a kid loved walking in Savernake Forrest. Years ago I was in Marlborough when a car pulled up with a family of American tourists in it. The driver wound the window down and asked me for directions to “Saver Snake Forrest”, I still chuckle about that one today.

[@WiltshireMan]

They do struggle with our English place names Mark:) The can't even say "Aluminium"

[@dermotleeson1348]

Nice to see you spending time with the family for a change.lets see more

[@strokenumber3]

Thanks for the Carmen video, I remember the videos when you first got her, especially the one where she decided she'd had enough of the cold park and took off home without you. Your new dog, Zeta; maybe she'll calm down and can run free off the leash soon and you can have your arms back....

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure!

[@maggiehannen9096]

Lovely video, delightful pics, nice to see Mandy out & about. Get well soon.

[@johnmcell4213]

Sandy, I’m delighted that you finally managed to get your eye surgery. Thank goodness for the NHS. I hope it’s a great success, really good to see some restored movement. Take care and thanks for all the

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks John I'm glad to report I am getting along a bit better now

[@jonathandeeley6276]

Looking forward to the Wales trip on the Himi Sandy. Hope your eye heals soon and you can get back to normality.👍

[@sanclewphotographic]

I wish you a successful recovery after your surgery, you come across as a very resilient person so I know you will be okay, nice calming video, and a crafty move using your good Lady as your production assistant look forward to up coming video with the Himalayen excuse spelling, take care, regards, Colin.

[@roviwoteap2375]

Lovely looking old oak tree at the end there.

[@jeetts59]

Very nice photos, you understand the atmosphere of the forest and capture it perfectly.

[@silktvPDR1]

Looking really good already and dogs looking happy too. Lovely to see you both enjoying your break from the grindstone lol

[@copper6600]

Nice to see a video from you again Sandy,i can remember when you got Carmen, she was also a handful in her way and i am sure in coming time Zeta will get calmer ,she is jung and livley and healthy,give her time there wonderful dogs Sandy and thay love you.Your eye seems much better and i wish you all the best. Thank you.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Copper, I think Zeta because of her nature will have to be kept on a lead but time will tell, if I can get her to recall and trust her then and only then would I let her off. Carmen just wants to be close all the time

[@phillippayne8170]

We love you all the same mate👍🇦🇺

[@malcolmcoward7480]

Thank you for all of your efforts.

[@Celtic-Silver-countryman]

You can’t beat a woodland walk 🍂

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats right John especially in autumn with all the nice colours and smells:)

[@Celtic-Silver-countryman]

@@WiltshireMan it's a wild wood behind where i live you would love to do a camp iam sure with a water fall thrown in ! email me next time your down this way.

[@copper6600]

The pictures are wonderful,super motives.

[@smithdolla8329]

Hey there brother.... nice upload 💯 watched .. sending big regards from smithdolla 🤗 new friend here

[@adrianstrand1120]

Just keep doing what you do and keep well, hope you visit the Lakes and Cumbria again one day.

[@robertspeicher5047]

Those large oak trees are curious to look at. The twists and odd angles. Probably could find several photos just moving around the tree.

[@mischef18]

Lovely video all round bro. A sole full of hope, not a hole full of soap. Safe travels to you both up your way

[@johndivit5869]

Lovely vid Sandy! Nice pics too. Your eye is looking so much better. Pleased for you matey. Given time, Carmen will 'train' Zeta. Just takes time bud. Take care bud.

[@Marbleheadjed]

Beautiful area . Another nice video. Keep on mending you two .

[@jimrowland6089]

Thanks for another great peaceful video. I think you got that exactly right. Nature and natural are the safe zone. Your eye is looking well after your procedure, I hope is is a quick and easy healing process. Nettle tea might be just the thing.

[@WiltshireMan]

The eye is much improved Jim I am pleased to say

[@foxglove8836]

Love the pictures, You do take a great photo. Step 2 :-) done, Just have to wait for your eye to settle down. Mandy you have colour back in your cheeks, Lets hope your recovery gets back to normal. Love the dogs `Beautiful` Four legged friends. Nice VL as always. Take care.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks, yes Mandy has some colour back in her cheeks but she quickly tires. Glad you enjoyed the photo's

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Wow the difference between those dogs. Always good to see them out and about. Hope that operation really improves things for you 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Ken and Carol, I am keeping everything crossed for a good outcome regarding the old eye, it really has got in the way over the last few years. Sofar so good though the eye is aching a bit at the moment

[@davidj.9587]

Nice trek Sandy, hope the eye heals and great pics also.

[@DDan61]

Nice one Sandy and were able to get out and about with Mandy and the dogs. I would have loved to see Carmen in a image with the old Oak Tree - kind of like "young 'n' old" thingy. You all stay safe and healthy my friend! Glad to see the surgery went good too!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Dan, eye doing OK and I've even sneaked back into the workshop for a bit. I love my two dogs and hope they stay young for a long time...

[@DesmondsDonders]

That Oak tree was wonderful to see Sandy. Hope the eye heals soon and good to know you have some movement back. HI Mandy can you have a word with my glamorous assistant she hates coming on camera.

[@dazzaoutandabout4870]

Thanks Sandy and Mandy for sharing your K9 walk. What a beautiful and scenic country you live in. And glad to hear your eye is on the mend Sandy. Im really looking forward to your Himalayan wild camp. Although you reference your pictures as 'happy snaps' I think they are great. All the best to you both, and pooches. Cheers

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Dazza, the weather forecast is looking good so hopefully it will be a great adventure on the Himalayan. Probably the last Moto camp this year though

[@marktownsend9333]

Good to see your eye getting better 👍

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Lovely vid this one sandy, looks like your eye is healing well which is great news and hopefully you get some more movement back, that would be amazing 👍 good to see the two hooligans out for a walk and no I don’t mean Mandy 😂 😂 wish you all the best sending all our love bye for now as the glamorous assistant said 👍😉😊♥️

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Marcus, the eye is doing ok now and I think in the longer term the op will be successful, I'm doing a bit of work in the workshop today, putting the finishing touches to a Hornet

[@bcolinranken]

I always have a smile on my face after watching one of your videos... that's got to be a good thing... happy dayz Sandy

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Colin

[@dewipeach]

Every picture tells a story.. Oh what the Great Oaks (10:40) could tell.. they've stood the passage of time.. There's a book/movie and "Treebeard the Tree Herder" and the immortal saying "I've known them from acorn's".. maybe, just maybe you're your Oaks. Good you both had a dry day to be out with the girls.. Staffordshire has been dry then wet within any part of the day, hammering down as I write.. Oct 4 - 11:29pm. Glad all went well with operation, an we'll soon see you fully recovered, good as new. Your plan for Wales, where and when.. just maybe pass somewhere in travels.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Dewi, will be heading out to Wales this Friday and hoping to stay on a camp site nr devils bridge. Will also be touring around old Radnorshire. Glad you enjoyed the video and the tree's which are of course the stars of the show

[@nikkij1618]

What a lovely video super to see your gorgeous dogs too. Thank you. 😀 I do hope your eye lid continues to heal well too.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Nikki, the eye is a little sore and aches but hopefully will improve with time

[@stevebettany8778]

Lovely walk out and that last oak would have me standing there for a good long while.

[@WiltshireMan]

There are some really special trees in Savernake forest Steve, but I couldn't get to them as Mandy can't walk very far these days

[@alexlammk]

Get well soon.

[@nclee1000]

Very nice! Thanks!

[@NELSON3947]

Keep 'em coming :)

[@MrDparker69]

Great video Sandy. Your looking good after surgery. Lovely to see Mandy in the video. Take care Danny ( jacklore screen saver) (one day to be replaced by the real thing 😊)

[@WiltshireMan]

Hopefully will have a couple finished next week, back in the workshop part time now

[@robtherover]

Loved it.

[@oldgittarist]

Hope and tranquillity to you and the missus too Sandy. Lovely location...

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Mark

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Me and Charlie watched together Sandy and we both want to wish you a speedy recovery with your eye surgery mate. Great news you can blink mate, that must be a massive boost being ae to do that after so long. Anyway, thank you for the relaxing walk and treat of showing us these fantastic mammoth trees. As you say, think what stories they must hold. Thank you Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

Cheers Ant and Charlie I still have some struggle with the eye Ant but I think in time it will look better, I just have to remember to close it or force blink it as the natural reflex blink isn't working. I think it will be OK in the end

[@Graham_lee]

Perfectly framed Mandy youre a great camera assistant we know you took those stills and flying the drone. Glad your eye is healing Sandy lovely video and lovely to see the dogs, zeta is beautiful oh and so is Carman.

[@christinepreston2120]

Hope the eye heals well Sandy, nice to see you all out in the beautiful woods….over the past months I have had both cataracts removed so have to be careful with the healing so no dusty work gardening etc..then maybe extra treatment so not easy at the moment, but will get there in the end ..l hope x

[@WiltshireMan]

Hopefully you can see clearly now Christine

[@hartley383]

Thanks to you both, you do take us along to some wonderful places. Hope the eye continues to heal well Sandy. Looking forward to the Himalayan trip.

[@ASCIITerminal]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Sandy! Looking forward to the upcoming videos too. You've reminded me that I must visit Savernake forest with my wife. We've only passed through together and I haven't stopped there since I was a lad!

[@WiltshireMan]

Are you local Robert? As a radio ham the DL3RR sounds like a German call sign

[@ASCIITerminal]

Yes - It's a German call sign. I grew up in the UK, but live in Germany.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Lovely video Sandy. I wish you well with your eye lid healing. You have had a lot to bare, but you do so with much humility and good grace. You're too hard on yourself sone times. Your pictures really are rather good. It would be nice to get a picture of both dogs under one of those old oaks. ATB.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Alex

[@stuartv-e8161]

Lovely video and photos Sandy. Savernake Forest is beautiful and ancient. Hope your eye gets better. Sorry I don't see you around on the Wiltshire Royal Enfield club these days ... As I have joined the South Wiltshire Royal Enfield club in Westbury. Anyway keep well and I look forward to seeing your videos. Bye Stuart 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

I'm sure we will meet again at some point Stuart, hope your doing well

[@rialobran]

Nice pics there, glad you've had something done with your eye, here's hoping it helps

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Si, It was nice to go to the forest with Mandy, I think in a few days when the autumn leaves turn then thats the best time for photography

[@English.Andy1]

Good to see you’re looking (no pun intended) well after the eye op. For a minute there o thought I was seeing double, your dogs are the same breed? Excellent photos Sandy. Take care of yourself. Andy

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Andy, the dogs are both Spanish rescues but not the same. Zeta is a Podenco and Carmen is a type of Lurcher

[@stina6762]

Your an inspiration Sandy . Me and me mate have got out to some of the places you’ve been on our motorcycles . We both agree you’d make a good mate. 👍 good to see you laughing with Mandy and managing with your eye 👁 ( and poking around with grubby fingers ! 😂)

[@WiltshireMan]

LOL my fingers are always a bit grubby!! I'll give the ol eye a good wipe with the anti biotic cream.

[@philkeeley8830]

Nice to see you out and about nice scenery wish you a fast recovery after your surgery, hope the weather is good for your trip to wales 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Cheers Phil have you got that new Himi yet?

[@philkeeley8830]

Yeah got the himalayan a black one this time 👍

[@albion1949]

Great video and great to see you looking well, swift healing to you.

[@charlesfulcrum3170]

Sandy, lovely video as always. Hope the eye settles down. In regard to the photography, check out Thomas Heaton.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thomas is a great photographer, I have been subscribed to his channel from the very beginning

[@landaarthur2536]

Nice video, beautiful pictures.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks :)

[@MadDogsandEnglishman]

Very goodavideo bruv.

[@WiltshireMan]

Indeed agooda

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Hi buddy, hope your getting there, enjoyed that one glad your getting into your photography stay safe and heal up quick x JP

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks JP, making good progress with the eye now

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

@@WiltshireMan good stuff 😉👌👍

[@terrygreen4338]

Cheers Sandy nothing like owning a nutty dog, I have one as well Hope your eye is getting better did they let you keep the gold weight? Keep up the good work 👍

[@gypsywheels]

👍 👍 👍 😎

[@FredericBonneauPhotography]

When did you get the second dog? Nice to have a friend for Carmen! The second dog seams to be of the same breed.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Frederic, we got Zeta about 6 months ago, she is settling in nicely now. They are not the same breed though. Carmen has some Lurcher in her and Zeta is some kind of Spanish hunting dog

[@hazzardoutdoors]

I have a jack Russell x daschund who is very prey driven. It's frustrating because the dog gets me out much more often, but I find it difficult to relax whilst out with her because she is always switched on.

[@WiltshireMan]

My little Zeta is none stop, quite hard work at times

[@snesleywipessqueegeeservices]

Lovely dogs. Are they whippet mixes Sandy?

[@WiltshireMan]

They are both Spanish rescue dogs, one is a lurcher type and the other is known as a podenco

[@derekholme6922]

Hi Sandy, pleasure again to see you in action, can I just mention, I could not see if your dogs were tethered in the back of your car, as an ex firefighter we attended many accidents collisions and pets have come from the back of the car after a collision and killed the front occupants, not a pleasant sight, to everyone who has pets, large or small( they are ballistic missiles in a collision), please tether them while travelling. Take care and enjoy your travels.

[@rialobran]

I concur, for yours and Mandy's safety

[@albeklik8055]

Neurotic dog like this would be killed in the pack in no time you are a patient man .

[@gromlynne3550]

What a lovely video. You are an amazing couple, both having had more than your fair share of health issues. So kind and gentle. The photographs are beautiful and although I know nowt about photography, would say the composition is perfect! Thank you Sandy and Mandy

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Lynne, Yes we have both had our fair share of health issues and hope we'll get a break from them for a while. Glad you enjoyed the video and the photo's

[@Scouse270]

Hi Sandy I hope your eye recovers soon. Can I ask you which agency you got your dogs from. I'm look at possibly adopting a rescue dog myself so I'm interested in your experience. Thanks Dave

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Dave, I got these two dogs from a local rescue centre in Swindon Wiltshire called SNDogs. They will do a home and garden check to make sure it's suitable then it's down to you to choose a mut. You get a two week trial period then you either adopt the dog or hand it back. For me there is no way I would ever hand a dog back. Once it's here, it's part of the family for the rest of it's life

[@Scouse270]

@@WiltshireMan Thanks Sandy I'll check them out

[@adelarsen9776]

The humans are wearing seat belts but not the dogs. Do I need to say more ?

[@Dustypilgrim1]

You settle your self down with all that auto-winkin'. You're a married man, Damn well behave yourself man ... Apart from that , stay on the mend fella. Lovely old tree there, there be an Ent dwelling in that old set of limbs.

[@WiltshireMan]

LOL Ents N Hobbits. I've got to force the left eye to Wink otherwise it's getting sore..