Sometimes you just need to get out

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It's lovely to be inside in the warm, especially when the kitchen smells of this morning's bread baking, but sometimes you just need to get out.


You just need to wade down to the viewpoint and wonder if there is more snow in the air.


You need to wander around the field, inspecting things.




If you are a cat you need to help with this.


Sometimes at quite close quarters.



You need to admire the only artichoke head left unpicked.


Or the sedum heads.

And then you need to come inside again into the warm.

Comments

  1. HappyMouffetard23 December 2010 at 15:44

    Lovely views, although I'm glad we don't have quite so much snow as you. Merry Christmas!

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  2. Pondside23 December 2010 at 16:00

    You are well and truly in for a Canadian winter, and we'll have a UK Christmas with cloud and rain!
    Your images are lovely, as always. When you just need to get out, isn't it nice to get out into a little piece of paradise?

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  3. Irene23 December 2010 at 16:03

    Have a very Merry Christmas, Elizabeth, and enjoy the warn inside of your house in the snow.

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  4. Su23 December 2010 at 16:09

    Have a lovely Christmas - hope you and your gorgeous cats all keep nice and warm!

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  5. Tattieweasle23 December 2010 at 16:37

    Poor puss! Definitely back in the warm again....

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  6. H23 December 2010 at 17:34

    Sometimes, you definitely need to get out, and what a beautiful spot you have to get out into :)

    But it is also rather lovely to be able to scuttle back into the warmth and thaw out!

    Have a lovely Christmas.

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  7. Tom Stephenson23 December 2010 at 18:59

    Tell you cats to pick their feet up - those tracks are disgraceful.

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  8. mountainear23 December 2010 at 19:56

    There's out and then there is ...out.

    A day in cold busy Shrewsbury today made me wish for the 'out' of my own few acres - where I can wander about in warm but inelegant clothes, horrid hat and substantial boots.

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  9. Dan23 December 2010 at 20:27

    Have a wonderful Christmas Elizabeth! I love the 'cat at close quarters' picture.
    Dan
    -x-

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  10. Molly23 December 2010 at 20:42

    Elizabeth I'm feeling just the same as you. The views are beautiful but I am desperate just out get out and go somewhere. Have a blessed peaceful Christmas

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  11. Twiglet23 December 2010 at 20:44

    Same here - we even walked down to Tuffins just for the fresh air and exercise. Happy Christmas.

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  12. Sweet Birdy Love23 December 2010 at 21:08

    Hey Elizabeth, beautiful photos. I can imagine how you might get a dose of cabin fever.
    It's blue skies and sunshine here (sorry, but just had to tell you!)
    Enjoy your Christmas and all the best for 2011.

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  13. Linda Tunnell23 December 2010 at 21:54

    You are so right , I always feel better after going out, as much as I love to hole up in the warmth of the house. I am going to get myself out and go see a movie(I say this proud of myself). Tomarrow we head to my daughters for Christmas..can't wait. Merry Christmas!

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  14. Susan Heather24 December 2010 at 05:25

    Wonderful photos as usual. How I would love to be in the welsh hills for Christmas instead of hot and humid New Zealand

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  15. Cro Magnon24 December 2010 at 06:44

    If only I COULD get out. We've got about 2 ft of snow!

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  16. Nata per sognare24 December 2010 at 06:54

    Merry Christmas!!!
    Angela

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  17. Frith24 December 2010 at 07:52

    So beautiful to see snow on the ground, and to have large and private spaces to enjoy being in it. I yearn for the big sky and skeletal trees that you have. I hope you have a lovely Christmas Elizabeth.

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  18. Chris Stovell24 December 2010 at 15:24

    Hope all is well with you and yours. Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year. cx

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  19. Pienosole24 December 2010 at 16:43

    So true! Once again, thank you for sharing. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year! I look forward to reading more.
    Cheers!

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  20. rachel24 December 2010 at 18:13

    Lovely to see your cats! Happy Christmas!

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  21. Marcheline24 December 2010 at 20:22

    Blessings, love, warmth, joy, egg nog, and peace to you and yours!

    - M

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  22. James Golden25 December 2010 at 13:37

    What a landscape! Happy Christmas.

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  23. Jan26 December 2010 at 16:38

    Happy New Year and hope you had a super Christmas!

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  24. Esther Montgomery27 December 2010 at 17:12

    You missed the throwing snowballs bit!

    Happy Christmas.

    Esther

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