Slip slidey

 The melt started a bit today, so, after sweeping the melt waterfront the front door, Jill went fir a chilly walk.

 It was a bit dicey as it had already thawed and frozen so even in the wet fields there was sheet ice. Welly boots were essential but nit that grippy. Very pretty out though and the loch gas about 3 inches if ice on it 

Tried to build a mini snow cat but the snow was a bit haily so it kept falling  apart and his eyes fell out!

Jim made it along after the snow showers and cut the two hip trusses ready to go up soon as the weather clears.

Still have snaa

 We had to go o town yesterday. It took over an hour to get out of the drive, but we made it and it was mighty pretty.

The light as changeable from sun to cloud but Shetland is sure beautiful. House is really cold though. Wish the heating had gone in as planned in early December!!!

Missed

 Hail storms and more snow today but it isn't lying much thicker. The hail hurts though when driven by 40mph winds!

Surprisingly there was enough gaps in the clouds tonight to get an aurora. Unfortunately, there was a red alert while Jill was cooking tea and didn't spot the phone messages. However, there was another show at 8pm so Jill rushed outside to freeze in the wind to get these few. Not the usual slow shutter speed so had to cheat as the wind was horrendous. Very high iso's!

Rob watched from the upstairs window.

Warming up inside now, and no, Jill isn't going out again as she has hail stone bruises!

Let it snow.

 Hope everyone had a super Christmas.

9Well, we didn't get it for Christmas but we had a fair bit today. Fine powdery stuff blowing around. Geri had fun. We are worried about our feral, Spice, as we haven't seen him for a few days

 We made it to the surgery, but struggled in a white out on the way back, so new year will be at home instead of with friends.

Did a few bits inside. Lined out th upstairs chest of drawers and wax oiled the bannister.

Happy New Year everyone. We hope 2025 is a good one for you.