The very best way to post about my December, thus far,is in Pictures.
The snow fell and fell in quantity. The garden remained pristine and the Leyandii were adorned in a thick white coat.
This bird became a regular visitor, with others, to the feeding post we provided.
Our other neighbour, the farmer took feed to his livestock as the snow prevented the sheep from being able to feed on grass. The feed was grown on the farm, then baled by the farmer just a couple of months ago. (It has been a difficult growing year because of low temperatures).
Last Friday the 3rd December 2010, There was a buzz around the town.
we were 'invaded' by marauding Vikings who appeared out of the misty swirl of lights.
The fire torches suddenly lit up the dark night.
The fire torch light procession stopped at the Viking Boat which was to be 'sacrificed' to the flames.
The next day, the 4th December was the town's annual fun day, when many local shops put on a bit of a show and/or offer a small discount on purchases for the day.
A local pharmacy was 'boarded' and led by a pirate in full dress who did throw me a dastardly glare while I collected my photographic evidence of his take-over.
However, out at the front of house, a more genteel customer service was being offered by Minnie Mouse and Dorothy (from The Wizard of Oz).
Meantime, in the menswear shop could it have been Drusilla I espied?
In the Gift wares/Do-It-Yourself store, Robin Hood and his merry men were busy. I was served by a buxom Friar Tuck, in the gift department, who was keeping the rest of Robin's band under surveillance. In the DIY department, I discovered Maid Marian, Robin's amour, all on her own.
She was very obliging.
The story of Robin Hood and his 'merrinesses' will never be the same again!
On the windowsill, April 2024
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6 comments:
ZACL,
I thought there were two parts to this blog. I kept looking for "Post a Comment" button after the snow photos. I love white snow. They are beautiful. And I'm glad to see people so joyous even in such heavy snow. They all look great. I wish I were there.
You'd be more than welcome to participate keiko.
There will be some more snow photos. The batch of pictures posted, are from when the snow first fell in quantity in November, to the 'fun and games' at the end of last week. I thought it best to save a few for another post!
shopping definitely looks more fun there than here and a Viking longboat ceremony would've been particularly magnificent to behold!
Shopping fun one day a year is a great experience when you're in a very small town. Some shop people don't dress up but they do get into the fun theme by having tins of sweets around for children to help themselves from. The DIY store gift department was even offering cocktail sized-pieces of home-baking and home made 'tablet', a type of fudge.
Nice post and photos! It looks like everyone was having fun and enjoying themselves. Flighty xx
Thanks Mr F. The snow and very low temperatures are hanging around a bit too long for general comfort. Those of us who could get out, and go to the town centre were all glad of the break in the usual routines.
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