Overnight, the snow disappeared, leaving only a few traces where it had been piled high. Todays twin motifs were rain and inappropriate driving techniques. I lost count of the number of people who seemed to ignore me as they turned across me or pushed in front of me. It would have been irritating on any day, but on a wet day with the faint possibility of a little remaining ice, it seemed to me like a day requiring more care rather than less. It ws much the same tonight. I can only guess that the fate of the Western world hinged on some of these people getting home, or that they are frightfully important and need that piece of road desperately.
Snowdrops at Ruddington
Alternatively I might be tempted to suggest that world is full of (Julia has suggested letting you pick your own word here as the one I wanted to use is, she feels, a little strong for family viewing).
It’s been quite good day as Julia let me have two of my Christmas presents early. They are long-bodied, long sleeved thermal vests/T shirts. As a result there re no drafts around the middle regions and I have been nice and warm at work today despite sitting in bit of a wind tunnel.
This is the bit I like about winter, being warm. And inside.
Grape Hyacinths
Next year I intend hibernating. I will have no job, a bungalow and the ability to shop on the internet. I can shut the door on 1st December and not go out again until April. This will also allow me to be reclusive. Warm, with an endless supply of tinned food and daytime TV and no need to talk to anyone apart from Julia – sounds good to me.
The header picture reminds me that Friday night’s frost killed the last marigold and finished the fuchsia off – now I must look forward to snowdrops and grape hyacinths.
Irises at Wilford
We are so pleased to have left those city drivers behind. “Finished the fuchsia off” is such a worthy phrase, I wonder if Julia would accept “fuchsias” as the missing word.
It’s very close to one I had in mind.
Good vests are the sure foundation of a happy life. I think that the lockdowns didn’t have a good effect on drivers. I see more bad driving now than I did before covid. The empty roads gave people ideas.
I have to admit that when I got back to driving after lockdown I had completely forgotten how to navigate. Concentration may be an issue.
I should also have said that I agree about vets. I used to know that when I worked outdoors but seem to have forgotten it with working ina shop for the last few years.
It won’t be long before those spring flowers are blooming. December arrived and is steaming ahead at an alarming rate.
The world does seem a lot more in a hurry and less diplomatic these days. On the plus side of the ledger is getting those Christmas gifts early, and staying warm. There is a lot to be said for being dry, warm and well fed, especially in winter. Ask any cat. 🙂
They never reply. They just stare at me then go back to what they were doing. Mainly sleeping.
Sleeping is one of their most treasured activities. 🙂
🙂 And mine.