I awoke this morning, in the usual way, After I had ushered the sheep from my bed chamber and removed most of the clamps, I chanced to glance out of the window - to be greeted with the snow-speckled scene you may observe (left).
It really was not much snow at all, but it was significant to me, because snow is a magical thing - and this was the first example of it at our house this winter. I mean, of course, the first snow outside our house this winter. Not this year, because last winter's snow was this year as well. My reference is definitely regarding the current winter, and the exterior of this location in which I am presently resided. I do hope I have now made this splendidly clear.
I suppose the real point I want to make is....
...erm...
It's actually just the snow thing. First snow, and all that.
Move along now, nothing to see here. (unless you haven't clicked on the first snow picture)
(Picture taken by Fiona, the Lady Curtis)
Wonderful stuff - and look at your photo! Tree flashing away, reindeer snuffing daintily - is it the Lynx effect? :-)
Posted by: Cal | December 20, 2004 at 06:55 AM
Idid, of course, mean sniffing. :-(
Posted by: Cal | December 20, 2004 at 06:56 AM
That reindeer's going to develop one hell of a crick in its' neck by Christmas Eve!
Posted by: Tim the Enchanter | December 20, 2004 at 09:15 AM
The reindeer is truly lovely, but please settle an argument for us. I am of the opinion that the reindeer is grafted to your right hip, as a sort of mammalian stabilising appendage, and Toni thinks it's growing out of your bottom. Which is it?
Posted by: Jason Thompson | December 20, 2004 at 09:39 AM
Cal - Yes, the reindeer really is snuffing. It's a reindeer of death that I am currently trying to rehabilitate.
Tim - I don't want you to worry too much about the reindeer. It'll be OK. No animals were harmed during the construction of my Christmas persona.
Jason - You're a very silly man, and I won't answer you.
Posted by: AndyC | December 20, 2004 at 11:20 AM
I think the reindeer is hiding behind you Andy because its been startled by the flashing Christmas tree lights.
Posted by: Tim the Enchanter | December 20, 2004 at 12:31 PM
Yes, I've had another look, and that is clearly what is happening. Thank you, Tim. Once more, your intelligenc e and insight has triumphed over all.
Posted by: AndyC | December 20, 2004 at 12:41 PM
After detailed analysis we have decided for certain that in fact YOU are growing out of the bottom of the reindeer. Apologies for any misunderstanding.
Posted by: Jason Thompson | December 20, 2004 at 01:14 PM
won't the heat from those lights melt the lovely snow on the trees branches?
Posted by: Tim the Enchanter | December 20, 2004 at 08:55 PM
Tim, it's a concern which I understand completely. I feel I should assure you that the snow is special "indoor snow" which is quite happy with the minimal heat from our smashing low-life-ultra-organic-energy-efficient lightbulbs.
Posted by: AndyC | December 20, 2004 at 11:30 PM
Is that a raindeer or a snow dear? sorry I'm not feeling myself today
Posted by: brom-man | December 21, 2004 at 04:54 PM