Gloomy weather! but isn't it beautiful at the same time, the mist outlining the skeletal shapes of the trees? This is the little copse at the back of the house, I love the graceful lines of the tree in the middle, think it is a larch. Have always tried to capture the morning sun as the sun glows pink on the trunk. Behind this little group of trees is the bank containing the river and for the first time looking out of Paul's study I noticed how high the water was. due to flooding, and so near to the garden. Walking down to the bridge later on and the river had widened itself over the banks at least 8 foot higher, it must have been due to the rain overnight.
Yesterday Yodel arrived with a small bookcase from Cornwall, it is to sit on top of a cupboard in the kitchen, doesn't match of course, eclectic comes to mind, but I am happy with it, it gives a sense of homeliness to the kitchen with its jumbled array of tea cups.
Paul found his great gran's teaset out and I noticed it has scenes of a Chinese nature, did that spark his one great adventure in life of going off to Japan I wondered, to live and work?
And a happy birthday wish to my eldest grandson, Tom, who was 25 years old yesterday. ;) ;)
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We have fast-rising water courses around here too Thelma - they can be a bit scary but luckily they go down just as fast as they rise.
ReplyDeleteGrandkids are such a delight aren't they? One of mine teaches in China and has just arrived back in the UK for a holiday over Chinese New Year. I can't wait to see him.
I suppose your rivers come down from the Dales whereas ours come from the moors, just a matter of keeping ones fingers crossed that they don't flood. Hope you see your grandson soon.
DeleteGosh, a 25 year old grandson - I have yet to have my first even as a twinkle in someone's eye!
ReplyDeleteOur river has shot up about 12 feet overnight and may flood the bottom lane if this storm brings much more rain.
Glad your little bookcase arrived safely and I expect it looks lovely now it's showing off pretty china.
Grandchildren are an expensive business, after our children grow up;). I am pleased with the bookcase, it came all the way from Cornwall - Roseland (though made in Thailand) a good bit cheaper than the Cotswold Company.
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