rime – Jill Orme Photography

4 Jan 2026

Crystalline

by JDO | posted in: Family life, Flowers and plants, My garden, Weather | 0

Today the family descended on us again, but this time in joint celebration of the grandsons’ birthdays – the Boy Wonder having achieved the grand old age of 5 a few days ago, and the Baby Brother turning 2 in … Continued

28 Nov 2024

Thaw

by JDO | posted in: My garden, Trees, Weather | 0

It was both foggy and freezing overnight, and if I’d shaped myself and got out in the garden early this morning, I’d have had an extensive pick of frosty subjects at my disposal. But by the time I actually staggered … Continued

1 Dec 2023

Ghostly

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Gloucestershire | 0

It was sunny in Evesham at lunchtime, where I went on what proved to be a fruitless quest for a working air machine to top up my car tyres. But afterwards, as I worked my way cross-country towards Winchcombe, I … Continued

16 Dec 2022

Redhead

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire, Weather | 0

Unexpected sawbill in the heron area. I suddenly remembered this morning that in all the hoohah around grandparenting and Christmas, I’d missed having my regular bloods taken. As this can lead to bitterness and recrimination from the rheumatology team I … Continued

7 Jan 2021

Frost and rime

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, My garden, Wild animals, Worcestershire | 0

Frozen grass for breakfast, anyone? R and I had tickets for an early Charlecote walk this morning, but the day dawned cold, dark, and foggy, the temperature was sub-zero, and the prospect wasn’t wholly enticing. However, having hauled ourselves reluctantly … Continued

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