Paartey

 The weather has stayed frosty so the snow remained until today.  Jim has made the most of the still days and has been working on the rafters of the extension.

There have been some amazing sunsets. It's such a privilege to live here.

Foula has looked amazing.

We have been struggling with stress badly so we're very grateful to have an invite to our friends, Sarah and Mark, to redo our new years celebration, cancelled due to the snow.

Mark makes awesome cocktails , and although we don't usually drink,we did partake, and boy were they good!. Jill hasn't been tipsy for 17 years - lots of schoolgirl giggling and friendship time, seriously needed right now. Thanks guys.

 Today it was back to work. Jim did a Sunday as it was perfect outside. More rafters went up and Jill did the labouring.

Bit more

 Most had melted this morning but another dose of snaa came at lunchtime. Jill had to pop out and was surprised the new snow stopped a mile away. There was none all the way to Lerwick.

Shopping done there was time for a wee wildlife watch from the car park. Handy there was a fishing boat just in. Lots of squabbling gulls and seals, but no white wingers.

As you can see , it was pretty gloomy.

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!!!