Brrr... it's cold today! Well I guess that is stating the obvious but the cold accompanied by grey, misty louring skies all adds up to the fact that yes, the weather forecast was right - it will snow. In fact as I type a light dusting of fine snow is falling gently over the garden just like icing sugar shaken from a sieve on to the top of a cake.
We were up and about early this morning but even so the birds were queueing for their food, the robin having ventured down onto the patio quite close to the back door to see why it was taking so long for breakfast to appear, I dashed out and filled up the trays, cups and feeders and sprinkled extra on the ground to keep them going - they will need all the energy they can get to survive in this cold. Soon there were blackbirds and starlings, sparrows and robins as well as the thrush all feeding together in silent desperation.
We ventured up into the city as we needed ink cartridges for the printer as well as to stock up on milk, fruit and vegetables for the next few days. We had coffee at the museum before we started the food shopping. We wanted to set off for home before noon as the all the electronic roadside information panels were warning of snow from about then onwards.
Now we are back home, the birds fed again, cats warm against the radiators. There are plenty of papers and magazines to read and a good book too (see my last post) and the wonderful - Borgen - on television this evening so I don't mind too much if the snow falls.
If you have winter weather where you are stay warm and if you have to travel in it stay safe. Have a wonderful weekend!
Glad to hear you're safe and warm! My crazy husband is currently lying under a car - fixing a power steering unit - in all this snow. Words fail me.....!!! All the best, Jx
ReplyDeleteIt's been snowing here for a couple of hours and it's sticking to the main roads now.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are well et up for a weekend indoors now with your magazines!
We were really hoping to go the annual Marsden fire festival later as it's the first year we've had the opportunity but I don't think we're going to make it beyond Buxton unless the snow decides to stop!!
I bet the birds are glad that you are thinking of them Rosie. I worry about my hens out in the cold. Heavy snowfall is predicted in London tonight so I have stocked up on food so I don't have to go out tomorrow. I have books to read and crochet to do so I am happy! Look after yourself in this cold spell. x
ReplyDeleteWe've just got sleety rain at the moment, thank goodness. I've begun to hate snow, after the last few winters.
ReplyDeleteYou sound ready for a cosy time no matter what the weather brings!
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I'll believe it when it comes.....ever since poor old Michael Fish said there wouldn't be a storm the night of the biggest storm we'd ever seen they seem to go crazy every timr the tempreture drops.....bring it on!! Stay warm and cosy....
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I can't wait for it to snow. I love that cosy feeling when curled up up indoors on thevsofa with plenty to read around me. I might think differently about the snow on Monday morning though when I am doing the school run! We haven't any sign of any at the moment here in south Essex and have wondered ourselves today whether this is just a big build up so the meteorologists don't have egg on their face if they haven't pre-warned us. It is very cold though.
ReplyDeleteEnvious here.
ReplyDeleteSo warm all the doors and windows are open.
Edward would dearly love some snow!
Only rain here in N Wales.Glad to see you had a copy of the "i".Our son is Sales and Marketing Director for the i,Independent and the Evening Standard so we have been with the "i" since it was launched.It has been interesting following its progress.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a plan to me Rosie - cosy up and stay warm xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's snowing steadily here (which won't surprise you in the slightest). The garden is quite white and I've no intention of going anywhere else tonight (or tomorrow, unless it clears earlier than expected).
ReplyDeleteIt seems we were all waiting for the snow today. I hope it is still there in the morning so we can go for a walk.
ReplyDeleteI too had to feed the birds twice today!
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we have our snow, and our fire. the food shopping is done and looking for a blissful sunday.
ReplyDeleteThe snow storm didn't stop to even sneeze on us; it just headed to Denver and dumped two feet.
ReplyDeleteThe snow has certainly arrived here, we've had about 3 inches. I shall have to put out extra food for those poor hungry birds. Unfortunately I can't stay inside as B Baggins will be requiring his walks as usual:) DH is away so I get to do them all - lucky me!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got back in time. Thank goodness the temperature has gone up so we don't get it going icey, that would be too much. Stay warm.
ReplyDelete.. you prompted me to check on the feeders for our birds.. and don some sprinkling on the ground. Thanks for letting us know your Bird Watch tally! We have heavy snow here now too, in the night...Darcy and Bingley not impressed! Lovely post... thanks. Love Helen, Darcy and Bingley xxx
ReplyDeleteReading the Sunday papers in front of a log fire is just the ticket on days like these.
ReplyDeleteHow funny is it, we have zero snow and none is forecasted for the next week, with temps in the 40's!?
ReplyDeletewe had a lovely snowy walk into town, came home with a good appetite for a hearty dinner and lit a fire, it's bliss - when you're prepared with all of life's comforts.
ReplyDeleteThe cold spell has brought redwings to our garden. Maybe you have them too?
ReplyDeleteIt seems weird seeing Hanley photographs on your blog, we went before Christmas in search of a camp bed. I was very sad to see how depressed the area looked around the museum, so sad.
We have been absolutely hooked on Borgen and the good news is we are promised another series at the end of the year. Don't the Danish make terrific TV?
ReplyDeleteThe birds have been getting regular top ups all this week - poor things - just as they were thinking spring was on the way....
I concur with everything you say about libraries Rosie. I'm an avid library supporter and like the fact that I can go on-line and order books and create a wish-list etc, but I hate those machines! The librarian may be a dying breed I fear.
Jeanne
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