The snow is still here and it's got deeper and it's still coming. This has turned an already magnificent landscape into something quite outstanding. Get out and enjoy it whilst it lasts as it is a rare occasion seeing local landmarks covered in so much snow. Today I headed over to Traprain Law to get a few snaps of it. However when we got up close we were drawn to the huge icicles haging off the quarry and ended up wandering through quite deep snow to see it up close. From there you could see miles of untouched pure white stuff. Then there are all the creatures that fight for survival. I was out for a run tonight and what I thought was a rock in the middle of a snow covered road turned out to be around 10 partridges gathered together to keep warm. Also you can spot stuff more easily as they don't blend in well with snow. Today I saw a Woodcock in Lochend Woods, a first for me so I'm happy with that. Of course other creatures fighting for survival are people. Adsa did not have a single loaf of bread left last night. We are all going to starve and end up eating each other.
The downside of the snow is everything closes. No swimming, football, running club and school. I was supposed to be at a staff retreat all week and that too never happened. The school has been closed all week and we are now bored and out of shape. I have managed to get a few runs in and taken advantage of the light snow gives to the normally dark country lanes. On both occasions I have hit a blizzard. But once it cleared I was treated to some great skies and stars.
The other downside is that it brings out the worst in some people. Some people have to find complaint about it, like "why are the pavements covered in snow?' Perhaps the snow hadn't read the rules of these upstarts life manual which states in paragraph 45 of section 3 that under no circumstances must anything ever cause inconvenience to Mr J Worth as he is actually the only person in the world that is of any importance." Another complaint is why are the schools shut? Errm because the teachers can't get in perhaps. That said I think it would be hilarious to send all the kids in anyway and let them have a week of ruling it for themselves. Emma suggested teachers should spend the week clearing roads.
Anyway, with snow like this I have been taking a few snaps. Here is a link to the, if you fancy a butchers!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/56540702@N04/sets/72157625384863359/
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