A deep crisp frost is a beautiful sight. And that’s about as much credit I can give a cold snap. It is otherwise a dangerous and destructive force. I dread to think the damage it has done to my beloved vegetables. I know it’s added another layer of moisture on the already sodden grass.  For bassets it brings new sniffing possibilities although I can only imagine how much their paws must be tingling as they plod amongst the crackling grass.
Big basset is still on short measure of walking on account of his strained leg but it doesn’t stop him hooning like a loony tune down the garden. I know I’m biased but he really is a handsome hound who loves life outdoors. He’s always looking out for something new and interesting to keep him amused. Most importantly he’s always keeping a close eye on his pesky brother who may have found something he should rightfully have.
That’s a LOT of frost you have! Very wet, windy and wild here today. Just started throwing hail down, brrrrr
For once we’ve got sunshine. It might even get HOT. It’s hard to think back to the time we were totally snowed into our valley. Stay warm.
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Fortnum is looking very handsome in this shot. The white of the frost brings out the warm colors in his coat!!
It was a sunny, stifling hot 100 degrees here today!! I will gladly trade you a little frost. Snuggle up with those beasties and stay warm!!