Wednesday 8 December 2010

Proper Snow at Last


I've been watching all the snow reports from the UK
and hoping that Mike would make it back okay,
which he did.
Thank goodness!
Yesterday we took a walk along the river as usual
and saw that the level of the river was high.
It was raining steady, and what snow we had
was thawing.
Today when we took our usual route to the river,
we found our path flooded.
Not only the path
but a large expanse of area
was under water.
I've shown the view below before
when people have been waiting for a boat.
Now I know why the benches, bins and playground are removed over winter!


Last night,
it snowed properly,
making everything very pretty.


So after the hounds had finished their walk,
I went back out and had a walk through the allotments near to our house.


And snapped away.


Well I had been missing out on all that snow
everyone has been experiencing in the UK.


I wonder what tomorrow will bring?






16 comments:

David Macaulay said...

wow love these pics - very atmospheric

Selfsewn said...

Lovely!!

I have put a link to a fabulous patchwork quilt in my last post, you really should go and have a look!!

So are you going to make the star/hexagon patchwork with your fabric?

Clare

Kath said...

Wow look at all that snow! I bet the hounds are enjoying it :-D

Diane said...

I like it so much better on other bloggers photos! We have more forecast for next week. xxxx

frayed at the edge said...

That first photo is fabulous - I love the way the red dog coat stands out. We are having a very rapid thaw - but freezing weather is forecast for next week!

Zuzana said...

Beautiful images! I lack words...
This is winter at its best.;) And you sure know how to capture an convey it.;))
Have a great weekend,
xoxo

Anonymous said...

So happy to hear Mike returned home safely. Your photos are outstanding. Such pretty snow and I love the reflections in the water. Enjoy your weekend.

Connie said...

So glad to hear he Mike made it back safely.
Wow, the water really is quite high!

You took some very lovely pictures, Lynne! Beautiful!

Rustique Gal said...

Oh, that snow is beautiful! We have yet to have a proper snow. I'm hoping for tomorrow. It will be good for getting me into the Christmas Spirit.
Hope you have a great week!
Sherry

Tracey said...

My goodness... just look at all that snow.

Your photos are absolutely beautiful and have me once again dreaming for a white Christmas (the reality is that in Australia over the festive season it's going to be hot, humid and icky).

BadPenny said...

Totally stunning photos - I love the red coat in the first one !

I hope we get some more snow !

Joanna Jenkins said...

That is some serious snow but soooo beautiful. Love the hints of color too. Stay warm.
Cheers, jj

...Nina Nixon... said...

Beautiful snowy and magical pictures - I just love how all the white makes everything stand out.

Nina xxx

noelle said...

fab pictures Lyn! We had some snow but its gone now but they reckon we are due some more by the end of the week!! Hope you're all keeping warm and those lovely dogs!!! xx

Louvregirl said...

Simply lovely! Thank you!

Ash said...

Gorgeous photos!

Happy Christmas to you and your loved ones!