Deja Vu?

Snowy yew

Last week we had snow. The food delivery man couldn't get to us because he was stuck in the snow somewhere. This week we have snow and the food delivery man can't get to us again... this time because he couldn't get down our drive.

This had better not continue!

United front

Last week the snow didn't stop the veg. collection. Subsequent snowfalls and freezing nights since then, coupled with driving easterly breezes, have now made our drive impassable. So - no vegetables this week- yet.
As you can see, the pigs are not amused.
Luckily we stocked up on hard feed in anticipation. So they won't starve.

What a Boar!

The Mighty Mangal looks as though he might have a thing or two to say about the weather too. He doesn't realise that the snow perfectly frames his elegant proportions. Not a vain hair on his whole torso though (actually, there's not much hair on it at all!)..... He could tell the youngsters a thing or two - if only they'd listen. He knows it'll not be long before all the white stuff turns muddy brown again......

Water spaniel

Meanwhile, the Understudy has continued to attend well to his Gunner's teachings. He is still enchanted by the snow but finds it less tiring the longer he practises! His little nose is into everything and there's not much he misses.
He achieved his first live retrieve this morning - unofficially and self-determined. However, it proves that he's not averse to picking up birds and, more to the point, giving them to me!

 Jaunty's first (unofficial)live retrieve

Hopefully we will be able to harness this natural talent throughout his training.......