Winter Draws On

Jan1 wrote:What a difference a day can make !

Lovely sunshine and a pleasant walk enjoyed this afternoon

I wonder what tomorrow may bring ?

All the best Jan

Opposite here the morning rain did clear for a time but later in the day it was torrential rain which continued  into the evening 

I keep forgetting to mention the catkins, which are now busy dangling all over the place. Snowdrops are also coming up thick and fast, I took a detour past a nearby village churchyard which resembled a snowdrift. A few more birdies in song too, Robins, Dunnocks, Song Thrushes and the first Blackbirds.

I walked up a path I hadn't done for a while. More trees blown down and blown about and plenty of green shoots of recovery springing up from the ground, but naff all birds on the fields except for the inevitable pigeons and a few gulls and rooks. When I got home I watched another pheasant migrating out of the fridge and into the oven, wrapped in bacon and accompanied by Brussels sprouts.

A strange yet tasty winter.

After yesterdays rain today was sunshine all the way just a pity I could not get out to enjoy it, might be a while before we get another day like it

A friend told me they were forecasting rain for today, so was pleasantly surprised just to see grey clouds ... of course plenty of time for the rain to come ...

Strange happenings in London last night with a burst water pipe!
What a flood it caused ...
See more here
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/26/west-london-streets-flooded-burst-pipe-sends-torrents-water/

All the best Jan

Brr a chilly start this morning - woke up and saw thick frost
Thank goodness I didn't have to get up for work …

The day got better and better, blue sky and sunshine albeit a little chilly - but a glorious winter day.
Hope it's been nice wherever you are.

All the best Jan

Another very nice January day, enjoyed a short walk in the sunshine earlier, then went shopping … well sometimes you have to LOL!

While parking I noticed quite a large corner of the car park cordoned off and within the cordon was a lot of discarded Christmas Trees. It was an official waste area for them and they were all waiting to be shredded … or at least I think that's what will happen to them.

It will be nice if these cool but sunny January days continue a little longer  

All the best Jan

Well, what was your weather like over the weekend?
Ours was quite nice, we actually enjoyed some sunshine

Out for a short walk earlier it was very pleasant, but was keeping a careful eye on some extremely dark clouds that seemed to be getting nearer and nearer.

Once back indoors the kettle went on and a cuppa was enjoyed


Looking out of the window the dark clouds passed by and no rain!

Can you believe it will soon be mid-January … time certainly flies by.

All the best Jan

Such a lovely blue sky earlier and the sunshine was very nice, but the wind was cool and I was glad of a thicker coat and scarf ... isn't it amazing the difference a scarf can make!!!

The weather here in the UK is definitely getting cooler, will we have snow?
I think some areas may.

Keep warm

All the best Jan

Apparently The Met Office has warned of severe snow hitting England today as Britain braces for more freezing weather in the worst cold spell of 2019.
Around two inches of snow is set to fall, which could cause travel disruption over northern England and Wales... so if you are within that area do take care.

Out earlier this afternoon it was dry but cold and once again the winter coat, scarf and gloves were being worn … even our neighbours dog had his thicker 'dog coat' on as he went for his afternoon walk tail wagging - he's a happy fella

All the best Jan

What a mix of weather we've had today … beautiful sunshine this morning and even our garden robin was chirping away, sitting on the branch telling everyone to get out while the sun still shone … lol

Because later in the day it was pouring with rain, with plenty of puddles around for a toddler in his wellington boots to splash in … I think his mum was well prepared, I mean how can a two (or perhaps he was three) resist jumping in a puddle. I had to smile …

All the best Jan

Brrr a chilly start to the day but lovely sunshine.
I know parts of the UK (and further afield) have had some snow.
Keep warm, stay safe and enjoy your day   

Got an idea some nice low carb mushroom soup could be on the menu later … why not have a look through the soups in winter thread!

All the best Jan

Brrr  Brrr  and  Brrr   

As I look out of the window - it's snowing.

Could it be snowman building time for the grandchildren ???
They certainly hope so 

Stay warm, stay safe

All the best Jan

Well the cold and snowy spell of weather continues here in the UK. My poor niece got stuck in the snow yesterday, she had to abandon her car. Luckily a family member has a small 4 x 4 and was able to go to her rescue ... but snow both here in the UK and elsewhere is certainly causing problems.

Roll on Spring  

All the best Jan

Out driving earlier and wasn't it windy !!!
Apparently it's all down to Storm Erick 
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-storm-erik-met-office-warning-wind-gale-flooding-a8769096.html

I did see a lovely bank of snowdrops - just wish I'd been able to stop and take a photograph  and then I spotted some early daffodils ... yes I really did, they looked so cheerful in the wind and the rain, but I don't think they will last long …   

All the best Jan

I know many areas of the UK have had some foggy conditions, but it really is quite spring-like and apparently this weekend we could have temperatures of 64F  which is about 18C

So perhaps we should get the sun-cream out !
Whatever your plans have a good weekend

All the best Jan

Another spring-like day in the UK today with temperatures reaching 20C in some areas   

We took advantage of the beautiful sunshine and enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon walk …
Retirement definitely has a lot of advantages   

All the best Jan

It's hard to believe that it's the last day of February, the year is already passing too quickly.

Still a few bits of blue sky seen today between the showers, I wonder what weather March may bring?
We haven't a long wait to find out have we   

Our little garden robin was spotted hopping around the flower beds quite happily, perhaps he thought the crocus and daffodils looked nice … and they do.

Wishing you Happy Days for March.

All the best Jan