Midwinter Miscellany

Well the Christmas celebrations are already fading into the past . . .

Too much food was cooked (and eaten).

The 'Cake' finally got decorated (although after Christmas Day) with fruit, nuts and marzipan - and managed to incorporate a bunny along the way.




Family visited for a few days, and we're already missing the pitter patter of doggie paws (well I am anyway).








Martin spotted the first of the snowdrops in flower in the back garden - doubtless with more to follow.


Finally our festive entertainment has included the farmer's ongoing battle to manage his flock's access to the 'greens' in the field opposite:


The stuff on the left hand side obviously looks much more tasty, and he's had to reconstruct the fence at least twice and shoo the sheep back to where they don't want to be with much beeping from his quad bike.


The fence (now securely electrified) seems to be doing its job for now, but there are regular mass gatherings where they look like they are preparing to storm it to achieve their goal, so watch this space!

Exploring Our Own Backyard . . .

Over the last couple of day's we've been taking the opportunity to explore some of the countryside on our doorstep.  Had a lovely sunny walk out to the coast one evening . . .

. . . wandered through the woodland above Clarach - some great old trees (although Martin seemed more interested in how long this one would keep the wood burner going!).






Even Clarach Bay looked nice in the sunshine . . .

. . . and the view from Consti was pretty stunning:





Today we had a wander through one of the smaller woods we can see from the house - then round on a circular walk through some of the surrounding fields.

Got an interesting view of the Atmospheric Radar Station up the road, and encountered some rather thuggish looking boy sheep:

Unwanted Guests!

At least it was a nice day for chasing sheep round the garden . . .

Be Afraid; Be Very Afraid

'nuff said:

Frosty Days Gone By . . .

It looks like we're in for a mild Christmas at the moment, but Monday gone was beautifully frosty. Walked into work somewhat more slowly than usual as kept stopping to take some photos. From frosty fields . . .

To icy leaves . . .

And more lovely scenery . . .

Couldn't resist this final shot, but did rather feel I was the one being watched . . .