S - -w

~ we have some here too Mavis~I don't want to play this game any more either....

Pleased to say we don't have any here, it's a lovely cold sunny day.

mmmm, same here too. just a sprinkle which is plenty dont want any more. was hoping that we had seen the last of the snow.
my poor shrubs are really suffering too, getting all burnt by the cold winds.
At least the sun is out! for a wee while this morning, but it is very cold.
roll on spring!

Oh what a lovely thought - Spring!

I'm glad you didn't spell out the dreaded word, Mavis. Can't bear the thought of it! It's very cold here, but no white stuff, thank goodness - but it is threatened. Hope they're wrong!

After a nice week we have snow again this morning. Not much, but it's there.

~ we have had about 2 inches but it is crisp and crunchy although the sun is out now and willhopefully shift it~ more forecast!

There was about the same here Arlene, it is quite firm .I have just cleared a pathway to both back and front doors and fed and watered the birds . There is more forecast as well.

Here in West Sussex there is a perfectly clear blue sky, frosty start to the day but sun is out. The R.S.P.B. count has been done, tell me why the regular birds weren't up and about at 9 o'clock ? Did see a Robin, some Blue Tits, a Blackbird and a Spudgie (Sparrow) so all is not lost ! I am so sorry to hear that snow is still around in parts of the U.K., surely not for long . . . . .

I`ts a gorgeous blue sky and lots of sunshine but oh so cold,BRRRRR, we had a sprinkling of white stuff but pleased to say it`s going........

Look on the positive side Mavis.....just think of the money you've saved....lol
Were you going into Newcastle or to the Metro centre?
We've got 3/4 inches here in Amble...of that white stuff !!

Same here take it you mean 3 to 4 inches AA as we re covered again too ..bird count done too Megan as brought the Redwing back so nice to see something enjoy it !

Female blackcap visited too yes with you Mavis lovely at Christmas but more than a little bored with it now ..

Yes I do...sorry....looks like three quarters (if only...lol)

Have a watch when you put out your bird cakes and take part in the RSPB birdwatch!

I was just going to have a look around Newcastle Amblealice It was just going to be one of those nice days you know ,nowhere particular to go nothing par, ticular to buy. I like to look in the charity shops and the Grainger Market and then treat myself to a nice cuppa .There is a nice cafe where you can get a pot of tea and a teacake ,it has a nice window seat looking down Grey Street so its great for people watching.So I was not pleased at all with the s- - w.

~ yes I have done mine this morning but the Fieldfares and Redwings have moved on~ had lots of birds visit because of the snow!

So sorry that horrible snow as come back for you, hope it does'nt come up this way again..

That would have been nice Mavis.....it brings back lots of memories when I used to meet friends in Johans in Fenwicks for coffe and cream cakes on a Saturday morning.....ah....those were the days (sigh)....lol

yes we have had about 1/2" and it was very cold over night. the pond has frozen again. Spritz you prayed it would stay away and you have been a lucky girl. fingers crossed that we dont have any more. I am getting fed up too.

sorry you have snow again mavis but i bet the birds will love your bird cakes..

I made some more for them today Holyeves, The Jackdaw did his usual and took a whole one for himself,but the magpie likes the chips.Did you do the bird count?

yes i did..... i put out fatballs and a sort of birdcake i get from wilkinsosns...

Hi Mavis...we too woke up to more of this yesterday and the pond is frozen solid again.Temps hit -12 last night !Brrr.Hope your count went well !

Holly, is that the square block of suet , in a plastic tray with peel off top ??
If so, all the birds here go mad for that, they love it.
The Blackbirds and Blackcaps love it the most .... to see the tiny Blackcaps tucking in is a wonderful sight :-))))))

Bb. you 'do' seem to get very severe weather there, are you in a very exposed area ..... open farmland ???

It did Bonkersbon I saw 27 birds including two sparrows and my robin.The bird bath was frozen again but they enjoyed the fresh water.

sorry you had more s..w mavis, we just had a sprinkling but gone by lunchtime, lots of my birds this morning, so was enjoyable :o)

Glad your count was good Mavis !
Yes Louise...farmland all around to the north south and east...woodland to the west ! Sooo cold this winter !

Nice to have the open spaces but yes, the cold exposure that comes with it is grim !
I've lived 'out in the fields' too ..... sheep as close neighbours and the farmers themselves about half a mile away !!!
Wish i still had that :-/

Agree Louise...you really cannot beat living in the countryside !

I hope the weather has improved since you wrote this entry. It`s been quite mild here for the last week and though it has become a little colder this evening. I am feeling optimistic for an early Spring! :o)

Sandra x