Frosty Blossom / March 5 2008
It happens with increasing frequency now in this country, probably due to global warming: flowers begin to bloom earlier and earlier in the year having then to endure the shock of cold morning frosts. And it isn’t just the local flora that gets caught out in this way.
As is very often the case in Great [...]
The Fly Who Came In From The Cold / January 28 2008
Every year, spring seems to arrive earlier and earlier. Daffodils are in early bloom in my garden and the wild rose bush is in tender bud. Generally, temperatures are above average for this time of year and for the past week or so, I have been thinking about having a cold beer much earlier in [...]
While the Westerlies Sigh / January 26 2008
High winds here in England.
I have just been struggling with Audrey on the recreation ground, holding on to her lead for dear life and trying with all my might to prevent her from becoming airborne.
One of her friends, a little boy named Billy, had to use all his strength to make it over to us, [...]
The Niceman Cometh / January 18 2008
Whilst I was consulting the I Ching this morning to see if it would issue a directive that could help me decide whether to buy eggs or cheese from the Co-op for lunch, I was struck by the fact that it had stopped raining.
‘My God, Audrey,’ I said, ‘Sunshine! - let’s go for our midday [...]
