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…as my grandfather would have said, pretty steadily all morning. Now we’ve had our lunch, and the snow has stopped – but there’ll be more later, according to the Met. Office. We’d better get out there and make the most of it. Same route as yesterday, but what a difference!
The showers are wintry, but happily they’re few and far between. When they come, the snow falls in curtains across the horizon. On this cold afternoon, barely above freezing, it’s good to be out in truly fresh air.
That’s how they were this morning – once again, it’s cold and clear, and the air is still. Watching the forecast has proved its worth – it’s 3pm now, and raining again!
We’ve had two damp, dismal days, and a lot of rain, thanks to storm Cristoph. He’s gone now, leaving us with a sprinkling of snow, clearer fresher air and a fine sunny morning. We’ll try to make the most of it with a walk along Shirlett Lane
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… but it’s all downhill from here: lots of rain to come during the next few days. It’s also mostly – and gently – downhill to the sheep field, a couple of miles along the lane. Beyond, it would be steeply downhill to the river (and we’d have to come back up again!), so we’ll pay our respects to the sheep, then turn back. As we return, the clouds are gathering – much more grey than blue now.
It’s there, just beyond the murk – trying hard but never quite shining. There’s barely a breeze, and it’s not especially cold – just right for a march around these quiet lanes.
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A shortie, taking advantage of some midday sunshine – a leg-stretch with the camera. It’s warmer today, very pleasant to be out. It won’t last!
…we’ll take a few photos. It’s very cold, barely above freezing – on the way out, we need to keep moving until we’re well warmed up. The forecast said there would be sunny intervals this afternoon, but despite some patches of blue sky, there’s no real sunshine.
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Late afternoon: the morning’s rain has stopped, and we’re squeezing in a quick leg-stretch. I’m taking the camera, but I probably won’t use it…
…until the cloud begins to break up, and patches of blue sky appear as the afternoon nears its end. Every day is different.
A circular walk from home on a bright and sunny afternoon, perfect for an interesting outing with plenty of variety. The sky is a subject in its own right today. At the Haycop a very cheeky robin is eager to pose for me. Later, the light is fading and becoming golden as we pass Benthall Hall and its picturesque little church. In a swampy pool nearby a crocodile lurks, waiting for its next meal. (I blame global warming)
