Well it's all turned a bit autumnal back here in Aberdeen, as I warned Gail's cycling group before they headed out for their weekly ride yesterday morning.
And talking of seasons, I just want to address a comment made by 'Tigger's Mum' in response to Wednesday's post about laying in supplies of firewood for winter at the Torridon cottage.
She asked if we had a shovel stowed away somewhere for digging our way through snow that might block access to the logs stacked in the shed.
As a terrier, I find the question quite insulting. It implies she doubts my prowess in tunnelling and excavation work.
Gail points out we do possess several shovels, but admits these are also stored in the shed, an arrangement which she might reconsider.
Readers can be further reassured that, in the 22 years since Gail purchased the cottage, she's never once seen more than a few inches of snow covering the garden. Although we're located at plus 57 degrees North, the relatively warm waters of the Gulf Stream drifting up from the Caribbean mean the winters are not nearly so severe as might be expected at this latitude.
That's not to say it's exactly balmy in these parts come January.
Happy Nature Friday friends! I hope the temperatures are comfortable where you are just now.
its better to have a shovel, we totally agree... and some ice scratchers for the car...we are well prepared with that too... and we even have road salt since 8 years or so...
ReplyDeleteIt's still very beautiful, Nobby, even if there's the first hint of autumn. You look very handsome, standing in front of the tree.
ReplyDeleteWe're glad Gail is re-thinking the problem with the shovel, though with global warming you probably won't get much snow this winter.
Love,
Paca xx
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteWell Nobby, I am certain you could dig your way out of just about any situation - but a shovel in the porch over winter could proove useful. You just never know these days. Hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx
I've no doubt about you tunneling skills Nobby but what about you devotion to shifting 51 sacks of log wood back to the house?
ReplyDeleteNobby replies: As you know, I have a human slave to do that sort of thing!
DeletePleasant autumnal scenes. It *looks* warm, though no doubt it's chilly.
ReplyDeleteThe start of your trees coloring is so pretty! It's always best to be prepared and the weather peeps usually let you know what's coming.
ReplyDeleteIt would need to be a lot of snow to keep you from getting to the shed. We are hoping for lots of cold and snow this winter.
ReplyDeleteWe know you would lead the way if Gail needed to venture through lots of snow to get to the wood, Nobby.
ReplyDeleteno worries about snow here, but we might soon drown in to much rain or even in our own sweat. a simple walk even with out rain we come home soaked with our own rain created by humidity. no shovels or logs required, just a really good ac unit
ReplyDeleteOh, I did chuckle about Gail's thought to relocate at least one shovel....
ReplyDeleteNobby ~ so great to see you ~ sweet one ~ am sure tunneling expertise is excellent ~ still best to be prepared ~ ya think? lol ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
We recommend having at least one of those shovels close at hand. With the crazy ways Mother Nature has been behaving, we never know what to expect next.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber
I have always enjoyed the late summer weather
ReplyDeleteBOL BOL Nobby tooo funny of course you have a built in snow plow powered by Terrier power.
ReplyDeleteToto the mighty mini dachshund would jump of the front porch into the snow sinking so low all you could see was his black nose when he came up for air.
It looked like a periscope.
Hugs Cecilia
Hi hi hi! Ojo here! Our leaves are doing that colour changing thing too! Except many are even on the ground! My person says it's good that you don't get that much snow at your cottage, although I think more snow would be better! Keeping digging, terrier friend!
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