Tuesday, 5 January 2010

Even more snow!






Well now it is proper chaos! School are shut and most people are home from work, including John! He tried to get the Landrover out but just slid down diagonally nearly hitting the gatepost. About 15 centimeters of snow fell over night and since most councils have nearly run out of grit and salt the roads remain untreated and barely drivable, unless you got a FIAT Panda 4X4!!!I've renamed my car "the snowmobile" as it is fantastic in the snow, just floats over the surface with hardly any sliding about and can climb even the iciest of slopes!

Lily met her friend Harley the great dane on the morning walk. He is so big he can put his head throught the Landrover window without even stretching...and then drool over the seats... Lovely natured dog though and Lily loves him!

Monday, 4 January 2010

More snow!



The snow has come back and it has got very cold for English standards. -8 C this morning! Yesterday I walked up to Kinder scout, the highest peak in the Peak District (only 633 meters!). It felt like climbing Mount Everest at times as the snow made it much more exciting! Kinder Scot is a plateau but has very steep edges. At one point is Kinder downfall which freezes during winter and attracts ice climbers (you can see them on the picture if you look closely). It was a glorious day!

Friday, 1 January 2010

Happy New Year!



Best Wishes for a good and happy 2010 to everyone!

From Emmy, John, William, Lily, Tikka and Keema

The pictures are from todays afternoon walk with Lily. It is still freezing cold here!