Winter draws on

Despite a month of bitterly cold weather officially Winter only starts today. Last night it was -13C which is just a bit ridiculous but the local paper threatens us with  -20C, luckily the local paper is seldom right.

An update

The building that I showed being built in August has now reached this state. I think it's due for completion in 2012. It's going to be an all in one health centre and social care place. It's lucky they got started before the cuts in public spending really begin to hit.

Health foods?

A slice of toast is much tastier than boring old nuts and seeds.

Walking the dogs

A passing wintry shower is not going to stop these dogs having their walk.

Winter Jasmine

With more snow and cold weather forecast it's always nice to see a bit of colour.

Toad of Toad Hall

The Larkin toads were auctioned off a few weeks ago. This one obviously landed on its feet in a fine house in Cottingham.

Three Cheers for the Parakeet

In June I posted about these birds and their taste for gold. The recent bitterly cold weather does not seem to have done them any harm and they seem quite settled into Cottingham church.