Monday 3 May 2021
by Wulf
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There is a widely repeated quote that I remembered being ‘Scandanavian’: there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. A little research suggests it can be found in A Coast to Coast Walk, written by Englishman Alfred Wainwright … Continue reading
Tuesday 6 April 2021
by Wulf
Comments Off on Feels Like January
This morning was bright and sunny. It wasn’t particularly warm but it at least looked spring-like. Now we’re back to overcast and there are even a few flakes of snow in the air. Brrr…. Still, if it feels like January, … Continue reading
Monday 25 January 2021
by Wulf
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Here’s another photo, taken towards the end of the evening. When I measured earlier, it was about 3.5″ deep and the slot in the snow made by the ruler was covered up when I took this picture, so I’ll claim … Continue reading
Sunday 24 January 2021
by Wulf
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I took this photo earlier, just before lunch: The snow is already much thicker than that – getting on for a couple of inches deep. Nice to see but I’ll be glad if it doesn’t stick around. No sign of … Continue reading
Thursday 21 January 2021
by Wulf
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Who’s turning 21 today? It’s the 21st day of the 21st year of the 21st century! If you like number patterns, that sounds auspicious. And, if you are suspicious of such numerology, the weather was quite a pleasant winter’s day … Continue reading
Tuesday 29 December 2020
by Wulf
Comments Off on Snow and Rain
We had snow this morning. I knew it was going to be cold but, when I’d previously checked the forecast, snow wasn’t on the menu. When I was in the bathroom, something about the light from outside caught my eye, … Continue reading
Saturday 26 December 2020
by Wulf
Comments Off on Ready for the Storm
Storm Bella should be rolling across the UK today. It might already have struck land but, looking at the Met Office website, it is going to be later this evening before it makes itself known around Loughborough, bringing high winds … Continue reading