Friday 17th February 2017

A superb day, mild and sunny all day.
An early start, making our way to Sheffield Botanical Gardens for the start of the weekends snowdrop safari.
Arrived in Sheffield lunchtime, Disappointed in so few Spring bulbs showing but the trees and shrubs still in their winter state made up for it. Spent nearly three hours walking around the grounds and the Victorian Glasshouses.
Arrived in Hull late afternoon for our two night stay.
Pictures 1 - 7 - Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
      "     8 - 12 - Hotel in Hull.

Thursday 16th February 2017

Pretty good day, mild, sunny with an amazing sunset again.
Haircut and town this morning. PJ's, gown and slippers all sorted for my hospital stay next week. In for a lung biopsy, more on this 3rd March.

This afternoon packed case ready for an early start tomorrow for a couple of days on snowdrop safari in Yorkshire.
All feeders topped up with extra for Cecil if he is still about.
Cecil tonight appeared in the front garden scratching away at the front door and a couple of attempts at flying into the bay window. If I wasn't going away I would look after him.

Wednesday 15th February 2017

Mixed weather today, mild, overcast but sunny late afternoon with a stunning sunset.
Another spot of painting this morning but could not resist a spot of gardening this afternoon.
Replaced two alpine plants that did not survive the winter and trimmed up all other plants.
              Cockerel still about but in next doors garden now. Going to be an issue I think, if appears in our garden again I will call the RSPCA but being away the rest of the week on the Yorkshire snowdrop safari it will be next week the earliest. Can't believe it will survive that long actually.

Pictures of the Alpine House.

Tuesday 14th February 2017

Reasonable day, mild but overcast with very little sun.
Surprise at breakfast today. A cockerel appeared at the bird feeder and within two minutes a fox appeared in the same spot. Fox just waltzed off leaving the cockerel to itself.
Cock stayed all day enjoying the bird food before roosting in the cherry tree. Not sure what the outcome will be?
            Did some clearing up in the art studio and also undercoating a cupboard I decided to paint to match with rest of furniture.
This afternoon in town for some PJ's ready for my forthcoming hospital stay, can't remember when I last wore jim jams?
              Enjoyed an evening at the New Inn with Jill & Geoff to celebrate Valentine's Day!

Monday 13th February 2017

A beautiful day, cold and sunny most of the day.
Morning spent staining the drawer units so can now confirm, job done.
               This afternoon attended a Whitley Travels meeting at the community centre. Progress was made with more residents getting involved now.
Another day disconnected from my garden wildlife.

Sunday 12th February 2017

Cold and overcast most of the day.
Day spent painting in the art studio, all but finished now. Just the drawer units to re-stain now then Lorna can move in.
No time for garden wildlife today but loads of food eaten so my guess another good day for birds.

Saturday 11th February 2017

Very cold with snow showers all day, never settled however.
Henry Street this morning for wood and coal in case  we are snowed in?
This afternoon sanded and washed all woodwork in the art studio ready for painting tomorrow.
Been a few days now since last study of wildlife in the garden. Hopefully will have some time next week to catch up.