Remember the river photo I posted a while back?
Well, here it is now, about 10 km further north.
Last weekend’s storm (massive rain, massive snow, more massive rain, then a freeze) caused the ice pans to block the water flow from further up-river, resulting in a flood. Parts of the nearby town have been evacuated and other parts are completely under water.
Flooding is terrible.
Porlock on a May Day. The small seaside town of Porlock sits on a dip in the coast of Dorset. Moorland rises on either side. The sea forms a wide, …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 11/May/22
A beautiful May coastal photo, courtesy of Stuart.
English Bicknor. A very English landscape here in Gloucestershire. On the day I took this, we walked 7 miles and barely saw another soul. That would …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 10/May/22
A beautiful green vista, courtesy of Stuart.
I saw a group of bison today.
And a couple of young ones who were play-fighting.
And that white stuff on the ground? Yikes. Last week it was 15C (59F) and sunny, but over the weekend, it started to pour rain, which turned to snow, which turned to rain, and then dropped below freezing. Everything is covered in ice-coated snow that in some places is about a metre thick.
So much for spring, but it was fun to see the bison!
A Favourite Path through the Forest of Dean. Today, I tip over into 74 years, so I thought I’d treat myself with a picture of one of my favourite …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 09/May/22
One of Stuart’s favourite paths through the Forest of Dean,
Some bright flowers for your Monday.
Happy week.
Fresh Green Growth. At this time of the year, the forest renews itself, the trees sprouting their new growth with fresh green leaves to brighten the …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 08/May/22
Gorgeous new green, courtesy of Stuart.
… but at least the ice is melting!
Happy Mother’s Day Sunday.
We have had some quite warm, sunny days and the ice surfaces are melting!
Happy weekend!
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