First snow.  by happypat

First snow.

The distant Lake District mountains were covered with the first snow of the winter this morning.
I tried to get rid of the electric wires but then the pylon looked odd with out anything coming out of it & then I decided I rather liked the pylon after all.


Three good things:
1. All the washing has dried beautifully on the line today.
2. Harry has sorted his holiday stuff out without us falling out!!!!!!
3.I have just finished a really enjoyable book''The Girl You Left Behind '' by Jo Jo Moyles.
Oh I'm so jealous that you can see the mountains and now they look all Christmassy. I thought it was going to at least sleet here today, the rain (not forecast) was really cold. I'll have to try that book - dont be tempted to try 'Me Before You' unless you're ready for a good cry. It quite threw me off one day in New York. 'Last Letter from My Lover' is great though. Good news on the packing!
November 28th, 2012  
@judithg I have already read Me Before You ...such a tear jerker but loved it even though a very controversial subject. I absolutely loved ''Last Letter..... & yes def good news on packing, can be a very controversial subject here with stuff I think should go but doesn't!!! All is well!!!!!
November 28th, 2012  
I am jealous as well - I am hoping we will have a white Christmas this year. Thanks to you and Judith for book recommendations - always on lookout for good books.
November 28th, 2012  
@lindaagne365 Thanks Linda, I do love a good book!!!
November 28th, 2012  
@happypat I thought it was a great subject for a book & learned a lot - just not cheerful!! I recently enjoyed 'The Shoemaker's Wife' Adriana Trigiani if you're stuck for ideas. @lindaagne365
November 28th, 2012  
This is beautiful! What a view! From my window I can see.... corrugated roofs :) I need to get myself off exploring this country again soon... fond memories of the Lake District!
November 28th, 2012  
@judithg Yes I have read that one too Judith & Loved it! I am reading a book I borrowed from the library called Jumping the Queue.by Mary Wesley..seems good if a little different!!
November 28th, 2012  
@wr1ghty Lovely part of the world in the winter Martha for walks & stuff....quieter too!
November 28th, 2012  
@happypat I like her - you've read every thing Pat! What about 'The Kashmir Shawl'? I've just started it and it hasn't grabbed me yet - I'll persist though....
November 28th, 2012  
So glad the packing is going along smoothly!!! Love those mountains....how wonderful that you can see them from home, and they really make it feel seasonal!!!!
November 28th, 2012  
@judithg No I haven't read that Judith, I liked My Dear I Wanted to Tell You by Louisa Young, sounds like Mills & Boon but definitely not. & Englands Lane by Joseph Connelly is a rather different read , I enjoyed it.
November 28th, 2012  
Love to see the first snow on the mountains. Sounds like you have quite a book group going on here. I've just finished A Quiet belief in Angels by RJ Ellory. A compelling if uncomfortable crime novel.
November 28th, 2012  
@busylady Thanks Judith will check that out the great convenience of a Kindle is that you can read the reviews & buy in an instant. I am loading my Kindle up for the holidays so every recommendation is fantastic thank you,
November 28th, 2012  
Fab shot of the moountains Pat. I think the snow is headed south.
November 28th, 2012  
You are tempting me to ask for a Kindle for Christmas. Hank has one that I gave him last year and now I think I need one, too!
November 28th, 2012  
Great view! Was very icy here this morning.............crept along the streets in the car to school and the car park there was like an ice rink!
Rain now though and I think the white stuff could be here soon!
November 28th, 2012  
@meisen325 I wouldn't be without mine Monica...you can still read ordinary books but the Kindle is so handy.
November 28th, 2012  
@happypat You convinced me...:) I'll put it on the list!
November 28th, 2012  
@meisen325 I like & will watch for your comments when you have got used to it ....just @seano'neil to convince now!!!
November 28th, 2012  
Brr and beautiful
November 28th, 2012  
dear lupin...........Roger Mortimer heard a lot on radio 4 but just fabulous read!
Your pylon lines look like cable car wires with the snow behind!! what an amazing sight,,,,,,wonderful
November 28th, 2012  
@fannyb Which book is that fanny?
November 28th, 2012  
I like Jo Jo Moyles - must look out for it! Lovely sky behind the mountains - no it's not behind - its over!
November 28th, 2012  
Dear Lupin...........letters form a Father to his son......wonderful and Amazon has it!!
November 28th, 2012  
@fannyb Thanks Fanny will go & put it on my kindle now!!!!
November 28th, 2012  
@fannyb Great reviews Fanny!! Looks good & will enjoy reading that on the lovely golden sand with the sea lapping gently on the shore, a long cool drink by my side & no cooking for 5 weeks !!!! Oh dear I am a cruel woman!!!!
November 28th, 2012  
the image has a nice feel to it Pat, the snow topped hills against the ice blue sky are cool (well they are probably cold too)..the pylon is fab too
November 28th, 2012  
@phil_howcroft Thanks Phil, I must say I was quite thrilled to see the mountain tops with snow on this morning!
November 28th, 2012  
What a glorious view!! Soon you'll be in the southern hemisphere and enjoying SUMMER, Pat!!!
November 28th, 2012  
@kwiksilver Yes can't wit to get a bit of sun on my back...my neck & shoulder stiff again tonight but physio tomorrow. Thanks Gillian.
November 28th, 2012  
Love the layers in your pic. I just finished The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton..it was very long but a great read, I had to be careful not to read before bed because I'd never put it down to turn the light out!
November 29th, 2012  
A fantastic distant shot, and you did well by leaving the wires on
November 29th, 2012  
Oh no, I dread the snow. We get completely cut off really easily here and it makes looking after the animals so much harder.

Love all the book talk. I listen to books most of the day. At the moment I am listening to Water for Elephants, which I have only just started but am enjoying already, and last night our (extremely laid back) book group discussed Before I Go to Sleep, which most people thought was a very interesting and thought-provoking read, but some people didn't get on with.
November 29th, 2012  
@jantan Oh Jan I understand so well the trials of snow on a farm. Unending shovelling , de thawing water troughs etc. etc. On our other farm we had to shovel snow away from the big cubicle house doors before we could get the 150 cows out for miking....nightmare!! To make it worse we used to have B&B who loved the snow. Not read either of your books but heard of both!!! Will check out....i believe Before I Go.....is a phyco thriller, not my cup of tea!
November 29th, 2012  
Wow...what a view! And just look at the snow! Won't be long till you are leaving the cold and snow behind ~ and it sounds like all is going quite well with the packing. I'm taking notes on all of the book suggestions listed in your comment thread. Always looking for good read recommendations. :)
November 29th, 2012  
such a beautiful mountain range!
November 29th, 2012  
Beautiful range. I guess it is almost December so snow is on the way.
November 29th, 2012  
@bpaquette Will look at that book too Barbara sounds interesting!
November 29th, 2012  
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