Another photograph from yesterday because, quite honestly, the weather has been so dark that it would have been impossible for me to have taken any today.
It's been an ordinary sort of day. This morning I went out for coffee with a friend, who I hadn't had a chance to meet up with on the run up to Christmas. It had been quite a while since we'd last seen one another, so it was lovely to enjoy a catch-up over coffee and a particularly delicious toasted teacake :)
Whilst we had been in the cafe, the rain had turned rather heavy, and stayed that way for the remainder of the day, removing any hope I had of getting out for even a short walk and showing me exactly why I dislike this time of year. I had to remind myself how I had noticed the tiniest shoots of wild garlic in the woods yesterday. A promise of spring, even if, at this moment, it feels like such a long way off.
This afternoon I did some housework, and then I finished off my crochet. The headband is made from pure wool, so it's going to be lovely and cosy. Perfect for those cold days when I can't wear a hat.
J. X
I had to smile at the picture of Lily walking through the puddle!
ReplyDeleteMeeting up with a friend for a chat and a cup of coffee sounds delightful. I'm sorry the rain prevented you from going for a walk, though. Your headband looks nice and warm to wear. Hope spring comes quickly to your part of the world. :)
She can never resist water, Bless. Ever since Lily learned to walked she's owned walking boots and wellies. X
DeleteThe ground is sodden with having so much rain and it was yet another horrible wet, grey day yesterday. I do like your headband.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy New Year Jules xx
The wet weather is why I find this time of year quite difficult, and the reason why I get out whenever an opportunity arises. X
DeleteLove the pattern of your crochet :) Happy new year to you. B x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara. Easy patterns are better for me :)
DeleteI'm hibernating, and doing very little, just too windy and wet here.
ReplyDeleteVery wise, Marlene. Brighter days will be here soon. X
DeleteWith all this rain trapping us indoors our houses are going to be immaculate by 2024!
ReplyDeleteWishing you, Lily and the cats a very happy New Year. xxx
Thank you, Vix. And a very Happy New Year to you too. Xx
DeleteI’m really fed up with the weather and hadn't left the house for a week until I had my hair cut on Friday! Best wishes for 2024 and the return of the light. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThe weather has been pretty awful, so far this winter. I'm looking forward to sunshine and longer days. Happy New Year! X
DeleteIt always seems to be dark and gloomy these days but Spring is around the corner! I love your crochet headband. Happy New Year to you and your family Wishing you all the very best. Xx
ReplyDeleteYes, those very early signs of spring are there, when I look close enough.
DeleteHappy New Year, Linda. X
Never too old to be attracted to a puddle...Happy New Year! x
ReplyDeleteShe can't help herself :)
DeleteHoping the rain stops for you soon. December was mostly gray and rainy here for the most part. Thank goodness we had sun yesterday and again today. I'll take advantage of it and go for a nice, long walk this afternoon. I feel so much better mentally and physically when the weather is nice and I can get outside and exercise. I picked up a bunch of pink tulips at the grocery store the other day with the promise that spring will be here before we know it. Happy New Year to you and Lily!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's best to get out whenever we have the opportunity. Winters can be dark and long in this part of the world. X
DeleteYour puddle photograph reminded me of Dawn French in the Vicar Of Dibley, so funny, but hasn't our weather been dire? We must hope for some better in the new year.. Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
ReplyDeleteHaha! I remember that sketch. Happy New Year, Chris! Xx
DeleteThe ground is just so wet and sodden isn't it.
ReplyDeleteYour headband does look nice, made from wool it should be cosy.
Happy New Year Wishes.
All the best Jan
I bought the wool way back when we were on the Isle of Mull. Xx
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