Snow?!

As many of you already know the UK saw its first and hopefully last significant snow of the season this past weekend.  As it happened, we were hosting a family party and with most of our guests travelling from The North we were keeping a close eye on the weather.  By 4 p.m. we were checking the webcams at the city hall in Stoke-on-Trent where our family had travelled from in the morning and realized very quickly that if they were going to make it home then they would have to leave sooner rather than later.  I honestly thought for a split second that I was going to have to find beds for 6 extra people, 2 children and a baby!!  Although the party ended earlier, we still had a good time and everyone got home safely.

By 10:30 p.m. this was the scene in my garden and as you can see the snow wasn't slowing down.
By morning everything had a wonderful blanket of snow and the whole thing felt very Canadian. Scarves, mitts and tuques (Canadian for winter hat) had to be pulled out of the cupboards to provide warmth before we could head out and make a snowman and clear the drive.



I bought this snow shovel back in October.  When I brought it home DH was sceptical whether we would every have the need for a snow shovel as snow in the UK used to be pretty rare.  Well, the way I saw it was that for the past 3 winters I have cleared the drive with a spade (don't laugh!! LOL) and I dreamed of the day I would find a proper snow shovel without having to import one from Canada.  I was so pleased to see it used and lets face it to be proved right that the £7 I spent was a sound investment.



After all that work, we retreated back inside for some warm drinks and a spot of crafting.  DD1 sat and knitted on another pair of socks..this time turning the heel the traditional way.  I have no idea what that really means, but it sounds impressive! :o)

Until next time....