More Signs of Spring

 Yesterday I went out for a walk to get some fresh air in my lungs and give Moss a much needed walk. Just a week ago he had a type of seizure. Scared the hell out of me. The vet reassured me Moss was okay and it's quite common in older dogs especially if they've been out in the cold. I didn't think that day was particularly cold but the following days were. Sub zero temperatures, so we didn't  go out much to Moss' disgust.

The canal  was still partly frozen. The boat was still afloat and everything was quiet. I miss the horse boat going out. I miss Cracker, I  miss Mike and Jill and Dave and John. I miss the jokes, the music, the canal tales and the customers. Hope we can take the boat out this year although it's  going to need a massive clean before we do. 

Here are a few photos and a few signs of spring.

 

The days are getting longer and the nights shorter. Roll on summer. This winter seems to have been very long and gloomy. 

What a Difference a Day Makes 24 January 2021

 

It's hard to believe that this is just a day later from my swan pictures. Snow, glorious snow. It was like stepping into Narnia. I half expected to see a lamp post in the woods along with Mr. Tumnus. Even though we didn't see them it was nonetheless total bliss and lovely to see so many families out with sledges enjoying themselves. Squeals of delight rang out across the field. But at the top of the coppice, nestled in the woods it was totally quiet. Not a sound. Absolute bliss.

Swans on the Canal 23 January 2021

 I popped down the check the boat... as I do and was saying to Moss in the car (and yes, I do talk to my dog) that we hadn't seen any swans on the canal this year aaaaand guess what?! There were a pair of swans swimming by the boat. I wish I'd had some bread or something to give them. 

The sky was blue, it was cold and it was bliss.

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