My Sound Journey began at the River Bank... I dream of kissing a Barbel ππ£ππ Who wants to go Fly Fishing? π #soundtherapy #riverlife #riverwear #idreamofbarbel #chub #grayling #trouts #minnow #heron #kingfisher #otter #getmeinthatriver #afairyandafisherman #fairyisland #rum #gotalicencetoheal #mymistriss
π A very popular building to photograph. You can feel her pulse. And you can smell the raw sewage seeping in. π Our Rivers Need us, it's as simple as that . #riverwear #chocolateriver #saveourrivers #cleanupourrivers #wildtrout #salmon #chubs #perch #pike #minnow #kingfisher #heron #otter #riverfly #grayling #mayfly #watercraft #fallinlovewithariver #fairyisland #afairyandafisherman #willow
πππ Have you ever had a dragonfly tickle your nose Or felt a trout come upstream right beside your toes Have you ever heard the kingfisher sing his delightful song Or had the Heron land beside you and politely ask you to move along Have you stood and watched the magic unfold in front of your eyes Watched the sunbeams glisten in the water, and thought the clouds were mallow pies. Have you ever pondered over what life is all about Or landed a giant Chub with the most enormous pout π£ If these things you have not yet done I invite you, my lovely, to grab a rod and run Run to the River Where the fish want to play Run to the River Where the Otter has right of way Run to the River To let go of everything Run to the River Where you don't need to overthink ππ£π Have you ever Fly Fished? β¨ If not, then that should be your very, very next wish. ~paulathebard #flyfishing #riverlife #livingmynorthnode #riverwear #fishingreallyhelps #goodmentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #fishermen #afairyandafisherman #fishhabitat #saveourrivers #hagstones #peace #myhappyplace
ππ£π I must admit, I have truly missed Kissing the fish. π¬ππ I am still without a car, so no being able to take half the house fishing with me. πππ However, I am thankful that instead, I made more of a connection to my local River and the Valley in which it meanders through. π£π£π£ Fishing is never just about the Fishing. πππIt's about a whole new enchanting parallel universe, that draws you in and keeps you close. πππ We have a massive blockage to clear. We will most probably get wet π πππ Our top priority is fish welfare and habitat improvement. π ππWe are the real life guardians of the galaxy, and I am so very happy that I fell in love with a River. #fishingreallyhelps #riverlife #riverbrowneywildtrout #fishwelfare #fishermen #riverbrowney #guardiansofthegalaxy #jedimaster #afairyandafisherman
πβ¨What are the chances of a second Hagstone found when fishing? πβ¨ πβ¨ A gift for Jedi Master from our mistress. β¨πAsk and you shall receive π I'm feeling blessed, this however will be passed onto a River God ππββοΈππ #hagstone #riverwear #threeholes #gratitude #afairyandafisherman #rivergod
ππ¦π¦A River Mooch and a gift of a bird feeder.... πππ¦πΈπ§ββοΈπ§ββοΈπΈπ¦ππ #wellbeing #mentalhealth #jedimaster #afairyandafisherman #gratitude #fern #appleblossom
β¨ππ£πWe have spent all afternoon on the River bank and it has been epic. ππππππ A few Trouts were kissed... obviously my whopper Got Away π π ππ This is where it all began. π My healing journey πΏπWillow Wisp Wellness ππ£πMy love of Fly Fishing ππ In this very River πI love my mistress so very, very much π ππ·πΏA third of profits will go towards healing, protecting and conserving my Mistress and all those that live in and around her. π¦π¦ ππ¦π¦ππ We've spent the afternoon with the Kingfisher, The Dipper, The Buzzards, The Riverfly and The Fish. It has been a most Epic afternoon. ππI am grateful and truly blessed π #riverlife #rivertherapy #afairyandafisherman #willowwispwellness #riverwear #mymistress #mentalhealth #wellbeing #fishhabitat #flyfishinglife #jazzwass
β¨πͺ I have you a gift Jedi Master, only you may have to help carry it home π‘ β¨π And I may decide to keep it for myself π #riverlife #treasure #afairyandafisherman #wellbeing #riverbrowneywildtrout
ππβ£ It's all about Love Vibration today ... #lunarliving #lovevibration #whatanepicmorning #sunshine #wellnessbagoflove #spreadthelove #willowwispwellness #afairyandafisherman #riverlife #maidenmoon #dreambig
πββοΈSometimes we sink. πWe surrender to the dark side. π€πAnd in our darkest hours, emotions can feel overwhelming, soul destroying, we can feel broken inside. π Know that even in your most darkest hour, you are not alone. π I am here. πππ Others are here. ππ€β€ There will be someone you can stretch out your hand to. Even if we merely sit in the darkness with you. We are here π π #blastbraininjury #fishingreallyhelps #riverlife #vestibulardamage #posttraumaticstressdisorder #persistentposturalperceptualdizziness #bipolar #mentalhealth #wellbeing #holdmyhand #iamhere #afairyandafisherman
π«π πππ« Sometimes the urge to go to a section of river is so strong, it feels as though you have been summoned. ππWhat a Beautiful Day. β¨πΎπΎβ¨ A Dog walk β¨πβ¨ A River Mooch β¨πβ¨ A Delicious gentle stretch. β¨π΄β¨ A dreamy snooze. β¨π‘πβ¨ And home to find a most delightful gift from a most epic friend. β¨πππβ¨Today has actually felt like it's been my birthday. β¨ππ³πβ¨I love connecting to nature. β¨ π§ββοΈπ§ββοΈ β¨ And I especially love seeking my Faery Friend. β¨π I hope your day has been as magical as mine π€πβ¨ #afairyandafisherman #wildmagic #rivermooch #dogwalk #crystals #nature #breathe #faery #whatabeautifulday #riverlife #findsomethingthatmakesyourheartsing #spreadthelove #newmoonvibes #goodvibrations
β¨ππβ¨ When I am with You π β¨πβ¨ There is No Place I'd rather Be ππ πππππI Love a River Mooch at Dusk π πππΏπΏππ The Willow will be placed in the Willow Bucket in my garden... for the Bees (someone had chopped it down) #riverbrowney #rivermooch #dusk #findsomethingthatmakesyourheartsing #afairyandafisherman #osierwillow
A most delightful River Mooch ππ Checking in on our neighbours π¦ππΎπ Trees are Good π±π³ The Rowan Tree now stands at 5ft 4 π #riverbrowney #riverlife #smallfry #kingfisher #heron #lapwings #otter #goodmentalhealth #wellbeing #learning #nature #afairyandafisherman #rowantree #cherrytree
π An exceptionally exquisitely epic start to 2022. πWe were River Bound. Expecting her to be coloured, but not to be as swollen. A proper chocolate River π« gushing through in places. The flow was strong, no fishing. πWe searched for Treasure πππ Jedi Master collects old pipes. I collect almost anything. ππ€I took my Obsidian and wore Rainbow Moonstoneπ, enjoying the very last snippets of the Dark Moonππ€ π±π±π± We pondered over Butterbur. πIt is always an inspiration being at the River Bank and whatever your question, she will answer. She will show you all you need to know. We even saw a Bee π, in this strange mild weather, going about its business. πThere were even a few Riverfly hatching in the sunbeams π π "Be patient. Walk gently through life. Be of open heart and mind. Call to them on the wind. One day, they will greet you as a friend" ~danuforest πΏπ‘Home and a White Willow has been planted π±π #riverfairy #riverwear #treasureseeking #afairyandafisherman #goodMentalHealth #flyfishinglife #riverlife #chocolateriver #wildmagic #epic #jazzwass #willow #whitewillow #nature #otterpawprints
And so it is ..... A New Year ... π An almost New Lunar Cycle π New Explorations π New Studies ππ©βπ» New Adventures π An abundance of gratitude π And perhaps a New Rod π£ Let's Go ..... π«ππ« #goodvibrations #moonology #gratitude #riverlife #afairyandafisherman #yoga #adventure #Evolve #meditation #iamgood #riverfairy #crystals #chakraaffirmations #nature #willow #flyfishing #fairyisland #wildmagic #riverwear #riverbrowney #riverfly #epic #splendidrod
We went Fishing. One of us fished heavy.. One of us fished light. One of us fished Pinks.. One of us fished Oranges. One of us kissed Fish.. One of us got tangles and stuck in Willow πΏ I need to get my Nymph on ππ£ It is actually four years ago in this very spot where I had my second fly casting lesson and took my first dip. Ohhh and had to be rescued. Both of us got wet on that sunny November day in 2017. None of us thankfully dipped today. Another delightful sunny November day. I can not ever express my gratitude enough π for Jedi Master saved me from drowning that day. My mistress was kind to me that day too, she nearly had me. That was the day it all began. That was the day I fell head over heels in love with a River. ππ It is always lovely to see Jedi Master smile. I love him with all my heart. ππ£π I am eternally grateful to him. Fishing really does introduce you to some fabulously lovely wonderful Souls β€ And we are all slightly bonkers ! πππ£πππΏπ€ My wellness journey centres along the River Bank ππ #fishingreallyhelps #fishingfriends #jedimaster #afairyandafisherman #fairyisland #fallinlovewithariver #mentalhealth #smile #willowwispwellness
We were River Bound π 𧑠Not quite expecting an Ink coloured River π€ Not Safe to fish. Instead we kept our Monsters Quiet π Soaking up the stillness πβ€π§‘πππππ€ She demands respect our mistress does. We are at her beck and call. Be careful around her when she is in full flow. Her energy is limitless. She will draw you close and speak to you... Join me. Join me. Come dive in and you can sleep π¬ππ Tread carefully π€ I took a few photos .... π #riverwear #rivertherapy #fishingreallyhelps #mindfulness #selfcare #mentalhealth #afairyandafisherman
A Swirly Whirly Chocolate River πππ Gushing ! Swollen ! You can smell them, Sea Trout and Salmon. Made us really fancy a bag of chips. Year three for this Fishing Peg. This Willow is epic πΏ What a delightfully lovely few hours River Bank mooching πβοΈπππΏπ Self Care π Willow Care π Fish Care π #coffeebytheriver #chocolateriver #rivermooch #rivertherapy #jazzwass #findsomethingthatmakesyourheartsing #afairyandafisherman #fishhabitat #willowwispwellness
All day spent by the water π«ππ¬πππππππ ππ« A clean up at the beach and a hunt for dinosaur egg shaped stones ππ And then some mindfulness fishing π£ππ£ Last hatches and sunset on the Wear ππ And Pink Fluffy clouds to end the day, exactly as it began β An abundance of gratitude π An abundance of Grayling π An abundance of Trout π Those spots π A Fairy and a Fisherman π«ππ« Apparently I proper spanked him π Fishermens Hugs are the most very best Hugs in the whole of the Universe π€ π«Guardians of the galaxy π« #pinkfluffyclouds #riverlife #riverwear #afairyandafisherman #trout #grayling #beachlife #fallinlovewithariver #mindfulnessfishing #hello #findsomethingthatmakesyourheartsing #tasteslikestrawberriesonasummersevening #willowwispwellness
A tree check π±π³ππ πβ¨ More rain please βπ We need more rain. π«π π« #fallinlovewithariver #afairyandafisherman #rowantrees #sunsetonthebrowney #pppd #wellbeing
For my most precious friend in the whole of the Universe π€ π«ππ£ππ£π« #fishingfriends #afairyandafisherman #crowslovesheeppoop #ollieandfrankie @ollie_and_frankie_co
So I thought it right to still practice mindfulness and meditation this evening. I'm lucky, I can go and hide away at this section of River Bank. I'm mindful not to stay in the River too long, she was alot colder this evening. π€ π«π°πββοΈπ£πππ« #wellbeing #mindfulnessfishing #meditation #cake #aquickdip #afairyandafisherman
This is a biggie for me. π«ππ« We went fishing. Only instead we went swimming. I can not swim and I am scared of deep water. My mistress has been kind. I've had some very scary moments whilst fishing. Today was a biggie... Today I wet waded as deep as I could. The coldness of the River shocks you somewhat. I could not breathe for a moment. Then I swam. Just a teeny little bit into the shallow. The flow was perfect, not to fast. For a first time River swimmer I think I did well. I had another dip. ππ I love my mistress. It makes sense for me to learn to swim in the River rather than a swimming pool. That way I can gain confidence. That way I can get used to her, her flow, her temperature and all her quirks. That way I can add to my watercraft. Jedi Master was like a fish. He was abit epic today. I feel privileged he came into my life. We did yoga and mindfulness and lunched by the River. Today we went Fishing, only we swam instead. Today I swam with the otters πΎ πΎ π«ππ« #wellnessjourney #mindfulness #riverdipping #fallinlovewithariver #otters #yogabytheriver #afairyandafisherman #jazzwazz
Today we went fishing π£π£ Me here and Him there Only I did not actually fish π It was way too hot to fish, instead ... I firstly submerged myself into a riffle π¦π I watched the buzzards up above π¦ I coloured a little I had lunch with the Minnow π I watched flat bodied nymphs on pale stones enjoying the Sunshine π I did a gentle yoga stretch mid River with yearling Grayling to my left ππππ I saw a rather epic Sea Trout come into a pool and have a right go at the Chubs. My Jelly Snakes melted ππ I saw the Moon ππ« Fishing is never just about fishing. Fishing becomes a way of life. I quite simply fell in love with a River π«ππ« #fallinlovewithariver #findsomethingthatmakesyourheartsing #afairyandafisherman #fishingreallyhelps #mindfulnessfishing #sunshine #meltedjellysnakes #moonpower #wellnessjourney EDIT How could I forget the Kingfisher π¦ Was with me all the time I was there π #kingfisher
I've realised something these past few days. All is not always as it seems. You should face your demons straight on. With a sword or with a smile. You can be greedy. You can still care. There is nothing wrong with a teeny bit of self love. Greedy selfish love. Love something with all your heart π π«πππππ« Love it, grab it, squeeze it, ride it, hug it, submerge yourself in it, be greedy. Find that something that makes your heart sing and hold onto it. #gratitude #afairyandafisherman #getyourfreakon #jazzwazz #fallinlovewithariver #findsomethingthatmakesyourheartsing
More of a sun puddling fishing day ππ£π£βοΈ Minfullness Fishing in the Sunshine βοΈπ #mindfulnessfishing #sunshine #grayling #afairyandafisherman
The Minnow Family ππππ Loving the new addition to their homeπ± #riverlife #minnow #streamerweed #afairyandafisherman #willowwispriversproject
A lovely evening watching the last hatches π Mayfly counting π¦π¦ Gratitude practice π Checking on the Willow πΏπΏ Dancing Fairies π¦ Mindfulness Fishing π£ Rum π₯ Colour therapy ππππ A Ponder βΊ Our wellness journey centres around the River Bank ππ My head is a jungle. The River is my happy place. Did you manage to catch the Sunset last night βοΈπ It was epic π I was expecting the mothership to pop through the clouds π«π« βΊ Muchness to be doing today and the sun is shining βοΈππ¦πΏπ Have a lovely day all π€ #gratitude #colourtherapy #mindfulnessfishing #riverbank #willowwispwellness #wellnessjourney #willow #mayfly #afairyandafisherman
We both dipped today. Mindfulness Fishing was in order. Whilst I got to grips with my upstream dry fly (with a downstream breezeπ) other attempted to kiss trout. We fished alone, but together π£π£ That will make perfect sense to a fisherman π€ The sunshine was amazing and reminded me of the Yoga class I attended this morning ππ»π Fishing really does help π£π£πππ #mindfulnessfishing #fishingreallyhelps #connectwithnature #flyfishing #5050onthewater #afairyandafisherman #sunpuddling
Been itching to try the Rod I was given. It was a tad stiff. Struggled a fair bit. Fish were lost. It was so good to sit mid River. We both needed a dip. π£ππ£ππ #fishingfriends #flyfishing #stiffrod #jazzwass #afairyandafisherman #mindfulness #mentalhealth #harshlessons #riverwear #rivertan #lunchbytheriver #willowwispwellness
Last Hatch π£π£βοΈπ #lasthatch #afairyandafisherman #trout #sunsetontheriver #waltersrum
All you need is Love ππ All you need is Love Love Love is all you need And a fruity Cider π π€ #lightweight #afairyandafisherman #fruitycider
A lovely couple of hours. Although I could not get past the babies, it was so good to be stood mid River. New adventures await. #flyfishing #babyfish #anewjourney #afairyandafisherman #riverdogs #willowwispwellness
Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination... #afairyandafisherman #bluebells #hawthornflies #sunshine #jazzwass #fern
Checking the flow π±ππΏππ±π #willow #afairyandafisherman #theflowisgood #chocolateriver
Fizzy has died. She has been buried under the Black Willow. π ππΏπ #fizzythefish #fizwizz #fizzy #blackwillow #afairyandafisherman
The Pretty Snail ππ #aprettysnail #afairyandafisherman
A day of Dog Walks, River Mooching and Treasure seeking. And we spotted the Mandarin Duck and a couple of fishermens. #dogwalks #thefizzyone #fishermanstreasure #thenaughtyone #afairyandafisherman #whereareyourodendwhycantifindyou #hotbeefandveg #dripping #mandarinduck
Who found the biggest Heptageniidae that I ever did see .... Fern πΏπΎπ #searchingforriverflies #afairyandafisherman #thefizzyone #riverdogs #kissmemore
Abit of fishing and abit of menopausal mindfulness on the River Bank π£ππ Fish, Flies, Willow, Bubbles, Bugger. I won't say how many times I got tangled in Willow and I won't say how many lumps were lost and I won't say just how many flies were lost. I will say... babies were kissed πππ£π If your planning on fishing for Salmon and Sea Trout in a few years time then these babies sometimes need a helping hand. Food and Shelter. Habitat is vital. A River needs curves. A few stones placed differently and a little Willow cropped has worked wonders. I love finding the babies πππππ #babyfish #salmonparr #babytrouts #flyfishing #fishhabitat #tangles #lostflies #willow #willowwispriversproject #afairyandafisherman #hurryback #igotanewhat #menopausalmindfulness
Today has been abit Epic... I went Fishing Well... Sun Puddling, Fish watching, wet wading, fly catching and more Sun Puddling. π£ππ Fern has learnt to give kisses when asked. πΎπΏπ And someone is off to land a 56lb carp with his spork ππ£π Indeed, today has been abit Epic. #flyfishinglife #afairyandafisherman #anabundanceofborderterriers #epic #leavethedooropen
When your not fishing Your totally still thinking about fishing I will soon be fishing π£π #afairyandafisherman #flyfishing #anabundanceofborderterriers #doughnuts #willow #bemorehilda
It's been a most interesting day. Every moment spent on the River Bank is a lesson. The Willow seems to be doing well. Our new River helper did a grand job of helping daddy dig a hole. I love my mistress. I love spending time on the River Bank. I love my dogs. I love my fisherman. I should say I love my kids too π π I love Willow. I love Fishing π£π #willow #willowwispriversproject #holes #jazzwass #afairyandafisherman #mooney #flowersfromthegarden #habitat #riverecology #love
Sun set on the Browney π #afairyandafisherman #willow #entertherealmoffairyland
Hoppy Easter π Easter for myself means that Spring has Sprung. Everything comes to life. Everything is busy being busy. Chocolate eggs are hidden. Trees have been planted. Lambs are in the fields. Bees are on the Willow Catkins. Many more Babies will be arriving soon. Easter for me means Chocolate and warmer water to wade in π£ π And we even had our own Easter baby arrive πΎπΏ Hoppy Easter ππ£πΎπ¦πππππ π¦πΆπππ¦ #hoppyeaster #chocolate #eggsarehidden #treesareplanted #easterbabies #afairyandafisherman #greedy #warmerwading
Donated by the Woodland Trust and planted by Willow Wisp Rivers Project. π³ In loving memory of all of the River Dogs πΎπ #willowwispriversproject #rowantrees #afairyandafisherman #sipsipdripdrip
Some sticks are worth going back for π #everysticktellsastory #afairyandafisherman #minkpatrol #riverdogs #jazzwass
A River should meander. A River needs curves. A River should flow. With the new River helper not being able to help just yet, time is precious. We trimmed branches and moved them to different sections. Thus increasing the flow, creating curves and adding more shelter where needed. We saw Minnow and Sticklebacks. An abundance of River Fly. Three sections were done. Just enough to make a difference, yet not so much that it is noticeable. Jedi Master fell in. Jazz Wass. The warmth from the sunlight was incredible. We both started our River Tans. You do and you learn. You watch and you see. #afairyandafisherman #meander #curves #jazzwass #willowwispriversproject
A River Mooch. An inspection of sorts. One helper with us whilst the other snoozed. The flow needs improving. Like a thought in your head. You want your thoughts to flow and not stop thus creating a blockage. There are sections that need to be nurtured and loved. #willowwispriversproject #riverdogs #afairyandafisherman #flow
Ferns Secret Garden πΏπΎπ Her recall is perfect (so far) she loves to explore mind ππΎπ #thefizzyone #somewhereonlyweknow #ferntheborderterrier #afairyandafisherman
Will I ever Fish again ? π This puppy is too cute πΎπΏπ She is learning from big bro πΎπΎπ #thenaughtyone #thefizzyone #beniandfern #afairyandafisherman #weseeyoudeers
Someone's had a very Busy Fizzy morning. Puppy Fern now smells of Wild Garlic and Bluebells πΏπ±ππ That naughty Himalayan Balsam is starting to grow ππ΅ She sleeps and I can read up on my Riverine Plants π #puppyfern #thefizzyone #afairyandafisherman #wildgarlicandbluebells #willowwispriversproject
There is just so much to look forward to. The Realm of Fairy Land is slowly taking shape πΏπΎπ³πΎπ±πΉππ πΈππ»ππΊπ¦π²π¦π΅π£πβ π There is so much muchness to be doing ππ€π #ournewriverhelper #therealmoffairyland #afairyandafisherman #muchness #fishermenshugsarethebest #splendidrod #willowwispriversproject
A full day spent on the River Bank π π Riverfly kick sample scored a 14. Dragons everywhere. A proper mooch until Sun set. #riverbrowney #riverfly #riverdog #propermooch #sunsetonthebrowney #afairyandafisherman
A River Mooch. Mapping Japanese Knotweed π± and checking on River Fly π¦π¦ The River is starting to come to life. She was full of Fairies and Dragons. Willow plays such an important part in River Ecology πΏ Over hanging branches with their tips dipped into the water, giving much needed shelter for the babies. We saw habitat perfect for fish nurseries. Sun drenched pools full of teeny fry ππ with an abundance of hiding places. Nature is so wonderful. Willow is so wonderful. River Ecology is vitally important. If the Habitiat is right, the bugs and bees and fish will flourish ππΏπ¦π¦ππ #rivermooch #mayfly #afairyandafisherman #fishhabitit #willow #babyfish #japaneseknotweed #willowwispriversproject
Much to be doing today πΏππΎπ In need of muchness coffee π #treasure #afairyandafisherman
A naughty quick flick π #quickflick #greedy #afairyandafisherman
Treats for the River Bank π£π£ππ #greedy #cakebytheriver #equisterod #tightlines #afairyandafisherman
Mostly we get it wrong. But sometimes we get it So Right πΏπ±πΏ #willow #willowwispriversproject #robinsappearwhenfoodisnear #dragonfirewillow #mischief #riverfairy #learning #afairyandafisherman
If there is mischief to be had I will be having it π #rivermooch #fern #afairyandafisherman #mischief
Dance of the Willow πΏπ A Willow lesson. How to crop. How to place. How to correctly wash ones hands in a swollen River. #willowwispriversproject #willow #afairyandafisherman #danceofthewillow #riverbrowney #guardiansofthegalaxy #rum
The beginning of an end or an end of the beginning. #afairyandafisherman #fishingfriends #thissucks #wherearethegrayling
A River Mooch into the City. In my opinion this Willow should be named Dragon Fire Willow ππ A few treats and an early Birthday gift from Fizzy and The Naughty One π #riverwear #firewillow #thebodyshop #rivermooch #afairyandafisherman
The gift of plants. π ππ I'm turning into a mad plant lady π±ππ #houseplants #madplantlady #afairyandafisherman #gifts
Had a complete change of plan today... Where are you Grayling Why can't I find you #mostdifficult #wherearethegrayling #afairyandafisherman #fairyland
There is no Place to go To compare with your imagination So go there To be free If you truly wish to be I'm truly blessed to have the magic just on my doorstep. #afairyandafisherman #fairyland #magic #rivermooch #fern #wearegroot