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Sept 7, 2024 14:48:28 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Sept 7, 2024 14:48:28 GMT -5
The best way he knew to describe this was low level hiking though he supposed the best way to really say it was just seeing different things as he checked and made sure that they had gathered everything. He had packed enough for four people and everything baby friendly as well since they would be joined by Maeve's grand-daughter. Thankfully Elyse would be coming too and he only hoped that she was good for the trip because he never knew.
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Sept 7, 2024 14:48:54 GMT -5
Post by Elyse Dougard on Sept 7, 2024 14:48:54 GMT -5
She had been informed as everything had went on and she gathered up her small bag with supplies. "It's not too hot today," she said as she waited with Oliver with her silver bracelet dangling but she was not much into jewelry either just hanging out with her brother. "If the kid starts screaming that is your responsibility though." She would punt a kid before she did anything with them. Maeve Lightfeather
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Sept 8, 2024 15:18:35 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Sept 8, 2024 15:18:35 GMT -5
Oliver gave her the details and she brought Ella in her baby carrier. She also dressed for the part with trainers, trousers and a baggy top. Her usual sunhat finished of her look. She also brought the baby bag as there was certain things Ella would need. She could toddle along with her grandma as well. “Hello Oliver” she cheerfully said. An Irish grandmother was strong minded and caring but she’d also been a single parent. Her boy had done her proud as well. “You must be Elyse” she added. Elyse DougardOliver Dougard
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Sept 9, 2024 13:33:59 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Sept 9, 2024 13:33:59 GMT -5
If it were to be strange he did not find it so as he waved. "Welcome," he said. "If I can get about two minutes we should be good to set out on the hike." It was strange but his life was changing to and he was getting out to do more as was his sister and that was what he liked the most. Plus Ella always ready for things he laughed at the thought that most the time she had probably seen more than he.
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Sept 9, 2024 13:34:51 GMT -5
Post by Elyse Dougard on Sept 9, 2024 13:34:51 GMT -5
"Hi and yes," she said noticing the accent but it was not as surprising she knew that this island gave a lot of visitors a place to stay for a few hours, days, or weeks at a time. "It's nice to meet you" she said. She did like the hat but she kept that to herself. "Getting out to see all you can see and all of that?" she asked politely. Maeve Lightfeather
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Sept 9, 2024 14:08:48 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Sept 9, 2024 14:08:48 GMT -5
You could tell the season was starting to change in the short time she’d be here. So Ella was in trousers and a zip up baby hoodie with a bucket hat. Even if it was cooling down you could still get heatstroke so Maeve made sure her granddaughter was dressed for the part. On the flip side Ella loved being with her nana and she was also used to Oliver as well. “I’ll start when you both feel ready. My granddaughter certainly is” she replied. Turning to Elyse she added “where I live is good hiking country. It’s good to try a different type of terrain other than rolling green hills and cutting across fields”. She also had one of Peyton’s baby slings as well in case she needed to carry Ella that way but the energetic child liked being on her feet most of the time. Elyse DougardOliver Dougard
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Sept 11, 2024 16:24:13 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Sept 11, 2024 16:24:13 GMT -5
He was glad that his sister was here to help conversation as he fixed everything that they would need. So far he was able to check everything off the list and so he thought it was good that they were well off to start off on this hike. He found his hat which he had invested in and gotten three more and turned it backwards so his vision would not be impaired. "Alright everything is good to go."
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Sept 11, 2024 16:24:38 GMT -5
Post by Elyse Dougard on Sept 11, 2024 16:24:38 GMT -5
She nodded as she listened and spoke. "That makes sense I could see that making sitting around too long boring," she said as she heard Oliver. "I guess that's our cue," she said. She was an outdoor type person which she thought would help. "This could only be better if we see something exotic but I doubt that happens." Maeve Lightfeather
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Sept 13, 2024 3:32:47 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Sept 13, 2024 3:32:47 GMT -5
"Nana, Ol ol" the little girl said pointing to her granny and then Oliver. She'd figured out how to partly say his name but her granny would always be Nana. So making sure she had a good hold on Ella's little hand of they went. "David said you might still see something exotic round here. Normally I'd only see something like birds, a fox or badger in terms of wild animals when home" she added looking to Elyse. The little lady holding her hand would see a whole lot more as she grew up. Elyse DougardOliver Dougard
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Sept 14, 2024 8:11:24 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Sept 14, 2024 8:11:24 GMT -5
While not on the kid train since that was more of his sister's hope and dream he did stop and look at Ella. She seemed bright and excited to learn. "Little miss," he said as he looked at her. "I'm glad you are here too," he said as he laughed because he did not know baby speak at all but children always had their own language anyhow.
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Sept 14, 2024 8:13:39 GMT -5
Post by Elyse Dougard on Sept 14, 2024 8:13:39 GMT -5
Elyse nodded and then she spoke. "Fucking hell then I should have brought my camera," she said only a little disappointed but it was okay she was still making the best of everything because she simply did radiate positivity. "See that right there is why I need a mini me we could be doing things like this." Kids were perhaps a bit off but still she was not going to get too upset about it. "So your son does like science right? I tried to tell Oliver to go into that field but he refused never understood it myself." Maeve Lightfeather
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Sept 15, 2024 16:10:55 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Sept 15, 2024 16:10:55 GMT -5
Hearing Elyse talking about a mini me made Maeve wonder if she was thinking about a child of her own. “I was doing the same things with David when he was Ella’s age. They are a lot of fun at that age; and yes David is very into science as well as wanting to know how things worked” she replied and looked to Oliver. “Ella was trying to say your name. That’s how quickly they can pick things up”. It was clear she took after both her parents and the little lady laughed back before looking curiously at Elyse. Elyse DougardOliver Dougard
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Sept 16, 2024 14:35:50 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Sept 16, 2024 14:35:50 GMT -5
Now that he had thought about it he had been spending a lot of time with Ella and kids did pick up on things maybe it was his good nature that she liked. "If you don't mind I can take her while the two of you talk then our conversation can truly pick up," he said as he looked out remembering what he had seen on the map. "Up here we will need to take a left."
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Sept 16, 2024 14:37:47 GMT -5
Post by Elyse Dougard on Sept 16, 2024 14:37:47 GMT -5
"I had tried getting into it but all those formulas," she said as she laughed. It was sad but so true that she was pretty instead of smart though ever since she had came out to the island she had studied a few things more here and there not that she minded. Left she put into her mind as she continued on. "So I know here must be different but I do imagine there are things you miss from back home?" She knew she did but she also knew it was better to be here but that was not a case for everyone. Maeve Lightfeather
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Sept 16, 2024 16:18:26 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Sept 16, 2024 16:18:26 GMT -5
Maeve nudged Ella over where Oliver was and she toddled over to him still looking cheerful and energetic. “Science wasn’t my strong suit either; but I haven’t been near a hot climate for a long time. I did get used to south west England which isn’t that much different from living near Dublin bay” she replied to Elyse. “I’m only here for fortnight then have to go back but there are things I can bring back from here” she added with a smile. Not just a bottle of rum either. Elyse DougardOliver Dougard
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