At the end of November we returned for a couple of nights to Herefordshire to close down the static caravan for the winter.
The site does remain open in December and only closes for January and February and last year we visited a couple of times in December. However, we did have two frozen pipes on the one visit when temperatures dropped to about minus 8! So we decided this year it wasn't worth the risk. I am sad in many ways as I escape there as often as we can but if I am honest with my birthday in December and preparations for Christmas it is not always easy to get away from home. But I will be counting the days until we can return!
The 3 Herefordshire trees have all lost their leaves now.
Herefordshire Oak
The Octopus Tree
The Constable Tree
The primula is still flowering. B has planted more daffodils in pots and English Bluebells in the garden and border for the Spring.
Oontitoomps!
We didn't go out this time apart from popping into Leominster one day. Most of the time was spent sorting out which food to bring home and cleaning etc. I've brought a few books home with me so I can plan places to visit next year and I am woefully behind with visiting churches which are on my "List of Herefordshire Churches to Visit"! To be honest constant bouts of cellulitis this year haven't helped as we have visited less often and frequently when we have been I have not been able to walk far with swollen ankles and feet or drive. I am just hoping next year will be better!
All photos taken by me with the Panasonic Lumix FZ330 bridge camera. (I don't particularly rate my photos but if anyone wishes to use one of mine or one of my son's I would be grateful for an email first - thanks).
Those trees are magnificent specimens
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon and I agree they are! :)
DeleteIt's a shame that you have had to close down early but after the weather we've had recently it seems a wise thing to do. Those Oontitoomps get everywhere. I hope you have or have had a wonderful birthday:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosie - yes it is sad about closing down early especially as it now seems so mild!! Oontitoomps do get everywhere! :) Yes thanks birthday was last Sunday but instead of going for a meal I've booked tickets for a light show at Lichfield Cathedral so still have something to look forward to :)
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