A Day or Two of Weather

The last two weeks have been busy ones in our village. Various clubs and societies have held Christmas dinners and buffets. The annual Christmas Bazaar went well, raising money for local charities and recycling treasured bric-a-brac from one home to another. Cakes have been baked, mince pies have been shared and carols have been sung.

The weather has turned cold, with bitter, chilly winds. In the night there has been rain and sometimes frost. Tawny owls hoot across the dark heath beneath clear, starlit skies.

In these short winter days, when the light goes before four o`clock, time seems to speed into a higher gear as so much needs to be done while the daylight lasts. Sometimes, it is good to stop; to look at the sky and watch the clouds rolling in from the sea. To capture winter trees against cold blue skies.

Waiting for a friend at the end of a muddy lane, after a night of stormy rain.........

....I looked into a pool that the rain had left behind....

Later, by the side of the heath, I found new pools at the road`s edge where the ponies and cattle will be pleased to come and drink.