Snowy sunrise

I had wanted a photo of the birds standing on the snowman's carrot nose, but my coming outside (and the carrot falling down) sent them away.

Here is a photo of the sunrise instead.

I had wanted a photo of Mrs. Chicken in the snow, the tone of her voice, when I opened the door, was priceless. "Brrrrrrrock!'

She went back inside, all the while tutting at me for trying to lure her out with treats. 

The Mrs. Turkey is not at all phased by the snow, and proceeded to gobble up all the treats. 

The hatchlings have taken every duvet, sheet and table cloth to build a big den, and today we must head into the village for hatchling no5's appointment. As such, I had better get some hatchlings bathed.

I hope your day started as lovely as mine.

Snowy island morning

For, roughly, the last three days, we've had snow.

It rather feels as though it is constantly snowing sideways.

In truth, it is just the wind rearranging the snow from here to there, and back again.

The sheep stand and glare at the cold ground. 

They seem about as thrilled as I would be, if I had a bottom covered in ice.

This snow is different from the urban snow I have previously experienced. 

This snow is loud and aggressive.

Not at all like the gentle flakes that fall soundlessly in the lamp light.

This snow is three quarters hail, and the wind has been at 60mph gusts all week.

This has held back our sledding plans.

My hatchlings do not like being pelted by hail, and so we sit and watch from the windows.

Mugs of hot chocolate, muffins hot from the oven, and enjoy the view.