Winter is coming

As the temperature begins to sink as quick as the setting sun we are preparing for another winter. Lots of wood, insulation, and warm blankets are the order of the day, as is lining up those hobbies that will tide us over. Bringing photography indoors is going to keep me busy while Jeannette solves Sudoku problems to the sound of a crackling fire.

You might remember me

A long time ago we told you about a field far far away (from most of you) where some horses and a donkey live. The donkey's name is Zoe, and she hangs out with the, much larger, horses. We were of the understanding that Zoe was there to keep the horses company - so the story went. Recently, however, we have been told that donkeys are more like body guards, able to ward off attacks from various predators (cougars, lynx, bears?). Not sure which is true, if either, but Zoe looks like quite a bruiser, doesn't she?

The majesty of horses in the early morning

Okay, I was heading to work and couldn't resist stopping and taking the opportunity to spend some time with the horses at Boulderwood Stables. The sun was just right, and when they started to run (not sure why, but suddenly they all took off to the other side of the field) it was an awesome sight.

Our own white cliffs of Dover

In an area full of green grass, tall trees, and rich earth we have an area of white rock that rises from the earth as though something forced it up from the ground below. It stands out from the surrounding countryside and makes for a nice contrast to the darker vegetation that frames it.

Like a bridge over...a road...with no road

We have a few of these bridges running beside the 101 between exit 4 and Windsor. It's interesting to see finished bridges with no road attached at either end. The work has begun on linking them up, so stay tuned for construction developments.