June Flowers In January

I would expect to see these flowers out in June, however, these took the mild winter weather as a sign of summer!
Ah well it is all changing now as it is so much colder.

There is snow in several parts of the country.

Stunning Trees

The weather has finally turned cold.

On a crisp and sunny winters day these paper white birch trees looked particularly stunning.

Other flowers that are beginning to show also looked splendid.

I HATE CANCER

It is bad to hate, 
however, there is one thing that I hate....
CANCER.


This week saw the death of 2 men both the same age, both masters of a new personality.


David Bowie, back in the day we pronounced it Bow as in take a bow, Bowie. Guess it morphed as he did.
I always loved his style, the make-up, those cheekbones and of course the music was superb!

AND

Alan Rickman

Another man capable of character change and yet intelligent and caring. 

 

What a waste.

Early Garden Daffodils

The mild weather that we have had, thus far this winter, has led to plants being rather confused,

Here is a daffodil open in the garden in January. 
Most years we are hoping that there will be a few daffodils will be out by St. David's Day (1st March). 



















The more worrying part of this mild season is that plum or greengage blossom, not sure which, is also out.

This is BAD news as we are due much colder weather and the frost will kill the blossom and there will be no fruit on those branches later in the year.

Planting Sunburst

Dug the hole.

Placed the tree in the hole.

Covered the roots with soil.

Watered.

Let's hope for yummy cherries later in the year.

More Food

This is an interesting test.

Which diet is right for you?

However, it did not seem to mention exercise at all just diet.

I am sure that weight control is about intake of calories and energy used.

Saw this Street Workout.  looks exhausting, but, you would be so fit at the end of a month of doing that daily! 

Black Pudding Super Food

NOW  people are thinking our Full English (or should that be full Scottish) breakfasts are a good idea.

Just goes to show you never know when you are actually a trend setter.