Last weekend we had more snow, accompanied by sub zero temperatures for three days. The mini 'beast from the east'.
The kookaburra standing out against the snow in the background. Not a real kookaburra, of course, but a steel one, a gift from Aaron and Kylie. He, or of course she, will experience its last winter here, as I will be removing it from the tree soon, in readiness to move to Australia. Of course I will have to disinfect it, together with anything else from the garden, the tent and all our walking boots and shoes, in accordance with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service.
As we are now experiencing 12 degree weather, it is hard to believe it was so cold last weekend.
No sign of the rhubarb growing rapidly or the daffodils in our garden.
The entrance to Joydens Wood, a very wintry scene. Interestingly the warmth of the previous few weeks meant that the paths had warmed up. Consequently the snow did not settle on any of the paths.
Walter looking very snug in his winter gear. This was his first walk in the woods since his knee replacement operation and he managed extremely well on the uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces.
The snow stayed on the branches and trunks of the trees, which gave them an interesting outline.
A view through the pines, down to the valley path.
Snow on the signpost.
A different woods altogether yesterday when I took Bobby for a walk. The warm sunshine felt warm on our backs.
A view of the dry heath area of the woods, with the gorse starting to come out in flower.
No other signs of Spring yet, but the trees made interesting shadows in the brighter sunshine. Bobby found an interesting scent at the bottom of one of the trees.
We also learnt this week that contrary to expectations we have a proposed completion date, in the middle of April. It is not fixed and no contracts have been signed but all looking much more positive.
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