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Reindeer family and me

(11 Posts)
travelsafar Tue 02-Jan-18 17:01:39

Watched this yesterday and it was so beautiful, truly a winterwonderland.I admired the way Gordon eventually loved his reindeer and was so thrilled for him when the Northern Lights put on a display in all their glory. How I would love to go there for Christmas it must be magical!!!

Luckygirl Tue 02-Jan-18 17:15:56

It is my dream to see the northern lights! It was a lovely programme.

Greenfinch Tue 02-Jan-18 17:37:54

We have seen the Northern Lights but personally feel that a beautiful British sunset is far more spectacular.

NannyTee Tue 02-Jan-18 17:41:03

Oh me too. I was engrossed in this programme. He went from being absolutely terrified of the reindeer to sheer respect. I love all Gordon's programmes. The wolves one is spectacular.wink

Tegan2 Tue 02-Jan-18 17:42:29

Going to a talk he's giving next month; really looking forward to it!!

whitewave Tue 02-Jan-18 18:43:48

Yes a lovely programme, bit like a short sleigh ride broadcast over Christmas, which was glorious.

oldgoat Tue 02-Jan-18 18:55:37

Is Gordon Buchanan's talk happening somewhere in the North East,please Tegan ?

Tegan2 Tue 02-Jan-18 19:07:44

I don't know if he's touring around. We just heard about it at Attenborough Nature reserve and snapped up a couple of tickets because they were selling out fast. It's at quite a small venue in Beeston. As with Chris Packham a few years ago, these people give these talks to do everything they can to make people care about the world around them; quite humbling, really.

Crafting Tue 02-Jan-18 19:25:26

Lovely program. I love snow, the peace and quiet. It was a delight

oldgoat Tue 02-Jan-18 19:30:56

Thanks Tegan I'd love to hear him speak.

We are planning to do a cruise up the Norwegian coast next year and may be lucky enough to see the Aurora. I have heard the lights called 'the merry dancers'. The sunsets off the west coast of Scotland are stunning but they don't have the movement of the Northern Lights.

paddyann Tue 02-Jan-18 22:24:57

you can see the Aurora here in the west of Scotland there have been some fantastic displays in the past year ,around Loch Lomond area and a bit further north