Winter Dawn in Wanstead Flats

 

This picture was taken during a run around Wanstead Flats on Thursday. It was very cold but I had on multiple layers, tights, hat and gloves as well as running shoes with studs because of the ice. A great way to start the day but I had to drag myself out of bed to do it. It was lovely but roll on Winter Solstice on Wednesday. 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

This is the first ever year that I have sent no Christmas Cards to anyone. I will be making a donation to lieu to Shelter, Hope not Hate and the Royal Airforce Association.  

Hope you all have a lovely holiday. 

Yesterday was the shortest day of the year (winter solstice) so cheer up since it will now get lighter by about 4 minutes every day!

I am now drinking a nightcap and listening to Radio 2 "Sounds of the 80s".

What could be more perfect?

(Hat tip Wanstead Flats Feb 2012).

Winter Solstice Over: Roll On Summer

Off message but I thought I will cheer folk up by posting this glorious old railway poster for Colwyn Bay in North Wales.  

Yesterday was the shortest day so despite the cold and the ice from now on it will get lighter and eventually warmer.

I use to live in Old Cowlyn and I suspect that this painting could have been made from the top of the Mynydd Marian near my sisters house in Llysfaen.

Well worth a visit.