Saturday 2 December 2017

Winter afternoon/evening.



The woodburner is belting out heat, and it's very slightly snowing. We've just settled down to a mince pie and cup of Lapsang, and Fred is sitting on my lap; purring away.

Bok is lying uncomfortably somewhere underneath (or wrapped around) Lady M, and we are watching a fascinating programme about the English Channel on TV.  Cosiness doesn't get much cosier.


This (above) was the scene outside, an hour or two later. No-one had told us it would snow.

So, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! It is -1 C this morning. Things can only get worse before they get better.



41 comments:

  1. It looks beautiful - just like the Christmas season should look.

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  2. Snow! How wonderful, I wish we were there. You look very cosy.

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    1. The cottage comes alive in Winter (unlike moi). With the woodburner pumping out heat, and a couple of friendly furry animals around, it becomes a classic cosy home.

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  3. 23c here,will be 25 at noon,i always want to be some where else, i want snow.

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    1. You wouldn't if you were here Yael; it's freezing, and I have to take the dog out any minute!

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  4. So cosy. How can you not like winter?

    Or does the rot set in once the mince pies are finished?

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    1. I just don't like being cold. I was born in July; I blame that!

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    2. My daughter is a July baby.. but over here that is the rainy windy month... I wonder .. is your area of France and our area of NZ on a level playing field...sort of!

      Jo in Auckland, NZ

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    3. I really don't know, Jo. We probably have a similar climate.

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  5. Keep your wits about you. Yesterday a tornado in San Remo. Came out of nowhere.

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    1. Nice and sunny here now, with a temp of 0 C. I think it'll stay like that all day!

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  6. It is milder here this morning, all damp and drizzly, frost all gone. Nice to see Fred on your lap. A wet cat has just jumped up on me.

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    1. He's not the friendliest of Cats, but he does sit on my lap in the evenings, and curls up beside me at night. He's learning.

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  7. We have the village Christmas fair today....it's damp here.....not very Christmassy

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    1. We have a Christmas Fair on the 23rd, which I think is a bit late. Plenty of Foie Gras, fat Ducks, Truffles, etc.

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  8. I love cozy but I hate snow. Still mild here, light jacket weather, but I hear that some of that white stuff may come our way next week.

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    1. I don't like snow either, but yesterday's wasn't too bad. It's all gone now.

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  9. That's it. You might as well enjoy it.

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    1. I'm hoping that'll be the last of it for a while.

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  10. That is a nice way to start December. A warm fire, pets on your lap and snow falling outside.

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    1. Personally I'd prefer sunshine and a dip in the pool, but I'm getting used to it.

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  11. We have only had one bout of snow so far and at the moment, there is none! For Dec. 2nd in Ontario, I consider that a welcome miracle. Your scene, however, is very cosy, complete with cat on lap. Do you generally have snow that acculumates and lasts? -Jenn

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    1. We haven't had much snow in recent years, but occasionally we have a good 6 inches or so.

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  12. The lovely snowy photo would make a wonderful Christmas card!

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    1. I was sent outdoors for exactly that purpose!

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  13. Oh Cro, your home looks cozy! I’m hopeful we will get some snow ❄️ in Missouri in December. Christmas time would make it festive and the grandson’s enjoy sledding!

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    1. There's nothing like a good blazing fire, and a cup of tea, when it's cold outside. Cosy is the right word!

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  14. You take such beautiful photos, what camera do you use?

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    1. I have a rubbish camera. It's a €70 Fujifilm AX280. I do my best!

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  15. That looks so beautiful and cosy, very hygge, a word I have learnt here on your blog. I think I'm using it ck

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    1. Sorry, published and I was not finished writing yet.
      ...I think I'm using the word hygge correctly here?
      Greetings Maria x

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    2. I would love to claim that you learned the word from here, but although I have seen it used, I have never used it myself. In fact I'm not really sure what it means.

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  16. Brr, it WAS cold this morning: 10 degs in the kitchen before the fire was lit. You had the snow we had a couple of hours earlier!

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    1. Freezing again this morning. I've just turned on all the electric and oil heaters, and am warming myself with hot coffee. Brrrrr; I don't like it.

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  17. Everything about this post makes me so happy.
    So was the mince good. I know Lady M makes it.

    cheers, parsnip

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    1. The Mince Pies are excellent. Such a pleasure at this time of year. It keeps Lady M busy, as they go so quickly.

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  18. after an inch of snow and bitter cold yesterday Cro, it is a pleasant, mild day here today so you never can tell.

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    1. -4 C this morning. I just let the Cat out, and he came back in again almost at once.

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    1. It is all very nice, but it does involve a lot of log cutting etc. I look forward to the afternoons and evenings when I can relax.

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