Today has been all about the announcement that Boris Johnson was going to make this afternoon and evening. The much anticipated ‘road-map’ out of lockdown. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all explained bits of what they are doing but this is the one that explains what England will do and what the UK willContinue reading “Day 339”
Category Archives: seasons
Day 338
Sunday 21 February 1.15pm What a remarkable day it has been so far? The sun has been out all day, at times illuminating an occasional milky white sky, but the warmth it radiates is felt on the face and in the soul. I did the first grass cut of the back lawn today. I cannotContinue reading “Day 338”
Day 337
Saturday 20 February “It was one of those golden days which every now and again leak out of paradise and drip to earth. Spring had been late in coming, but now it was here with a burst, and the whole world was boiling with the sap of life. Never have I seen such a wealthContinue reading “Day 337”
Day 331
Sunday 14 February I’ve noticed how the birds really bring movement to the views at this time of year. The scenery is pretty empty of movement in the winter. Mostly this is because the trees and hedgerows are skeletal with little to no foliage. Even the strongest winds produce nothing but sound. But the hopsContinue reading “Day 331”
Day 330
Saturday 13 February This morning was bright, beautiful and cold. This afternoon was bleak, brisk and cloudy. The first day of the half term break is always a pleasure. There is a calm aura around the house and things slow down. But this morning we had to be up and out for the dog walkContinue reading “Day 330”
Day 329
Friday 12 February Last day of half term today and we have reached the halfway point of the academic year. I don’t if I have ever known a tiredness like this. We’re all pretty exhausted. The pupils that have been coming onsite have been great and I think will be best placed to cope withContinue reading “Day 329”
Day 326
Tuesday 09 February The snow continued to fall in fits and starts today but it did so as the thaw began. The latter with more urgency, and despite the bitterly cold temperatures, we are seeing the grass and the ground again. So, another day working from home with the rest of the family, all ofContinue reading “Day 326”
Day 325
Monday 08 February When I drove home from seeing Dad late yesterday afternoon, I thought we had seen the back of the usual one-day snowfall we usually get. But I was wrong. Overnight it piled in and drifted along the lanes, blowing hard and cold through the gaps in the hedgerows and between the trees.Continue reading “Day 325”
Day 324
Sunday 07 February Snowy Sunday. It started around 4am and has not stopped all day. Now, I know we have a tendency to exaggerate and get a little hysterical about all weather in the UK, but that’s because (I believe) we live in a temperate climate where we have few extremes of anything and alittleContinue reading “Day 324”
Day 322
Friday 05 February I’m starting today’s post from the evening. Yes, it was a good day, much achieved and a really good buzz, but the end of the day came with a desire to leave while it was still light. It has been mild today, dry and bright. The birds have been out in force,Continue reading “Day 322”
The Bald Birder 