PEAR TREE LOG

pear tree log: I started this blog to keep my younger son, Jonny, in touch with life in Lincolnshire, while he spent a year working in China. That year turned into five! Now he is home and training to become a physics teacher. This is simply a patchwork quilt of some of the things I enjoy - life in rural Lincolnshire, our animals, friends, architecture, books, the gardens, and things of passing interest.



Sunday, 5 February 2012

Meet Rufus

He's the one with light brown hair, a bright red scarf, and a broad grin.   I'm not quite sure why Harry named him Rufus - the only Rufus he knows is a very bad tempered and rather aggressive Jack Russell Terrier.


Out of the gate and look right
Then look left
Further along the road leading to the village
We couldn't resist the call of the snow, so before breakfast George and I put our snow boots on and headed off to enjoy the beauty of the landscape.   I make the most of the fresh stuff while I can!
A hug and an apple for Arnold, who was busy watching Harry 
I'm pretty safe on fresh snow, once it gets compacted, or freezes and thaws, etc, then no matter how hi-tech my footwear I am very liable to fall.  The size of my feet you would think I'd be pretty stable.
The Great Eau!
The tiny cottage with the red door
I took dozens of photographs, but I won't bore you with them all.  Suffice to say it was a wonderful walk, cold, refreshing and very beautiful.  

I never cease to be amazed at how the snow transforms the most ordinary of things into something really beautiful.  



Now I just need it to disappear as quickly as it came.  Fingers crossed!

Tonight I shall sit by the fire and use some of this delicious-looking wool which someone was kind enough to give me.  It is a couple of years since I last tried my hand at knitting, or crochet, come to that!  I wonder where these wonderful colours and textures will lead me.
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  1. Molly5 February 2012 at 18:27

    Love your pictures. Rufus doesn't look in the least aggressive, in fact he looks nice and smiley. We haven't had any snow here but lots of black ice.

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    1. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:22

      Molly, We don't often get snow near the east coast, so we made the most of it. I think we probably enjoyed it more than Harry did!

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  2. Jane and Chris5 February 2012 at 18:30

    Oh, I DO like Rufus' hair. Does he use mousse or gel?
    Jane x

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    1. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:23

      Jane, The only thing I'm sure about is that he dyes it.

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  3. Joanne Noragon5 February 2012 at 18:46

    I was going to comment on Rufus' bed head. Very close to mine in the morning. Must have the same sleeping habits. Your snow scapes are lovely. Over here it's pure sunshine and blue sky. We should be dancing on the lawn.

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    1. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:24

      Joanne, Sunshine and blue sky sounds so much nicer than snow and fog. I'm packing my case, I'll let you know the flight details.

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  4. Ms Sparrow5 February 2012 at 19:23

    Good job on the snowman! We still haven't had any amount of snow and there is none in the forecast. I guess you got it all.

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    1. John Going Gently5 February 2012 at 19:25

      he's a real looker......
      isnt it strange but we have had quite a warm dry day here

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    2. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:26

      Ms Sparrow, Rufus is slightly thinner today, but we still have lots of snow - I'd be more than happy to share it with you, now that we have had our fun out there.

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    3. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:28

      John, Rufus is just tall enough to peer in the kitchen window and over the worktop - watching me as I type. I'm pleased that you got some decent weather for a change!

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  5. Linda Tunnell5 February 2012 at 19:56

    oh dear you got our snow. If it'll make you feel any better we've had some beautiful sun shine the last couple weeks, hopefully you'll get those also! Darling snowman and snowman maker!

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    1. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:30

      Linda, It was fun playing in the snow yesterday, it brings out the child in us all! Enjoy that sunshine.

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  6. Doohie5 February 2012 at 20:01

    Love the snowman's hair.

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    1. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:33

      Doohie, It is amazing what you can come up with when you don't fancy having to go and rummage for a spare hat! I was pleased with the effect though.

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  7. Scarlet5 February 2012 at 20:23

    Lovely photos. I hope your knitting is going well!

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    1. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:34

      Scarlet, I got so caught up in looking through a file of knitting and crochet patterns which I inherited from my mother (and had never looked at) that I haven't done any yet.

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  8. Meggie5 February 2012 at 20:27

    I love looking at the photo of Arnold. I could just reach out and put my arms around his neck. When I lived in Kansas, I experienced snow like this. So much of the time, here in Texas, we get freezing rain. It is very dangerous to drive with a sheet of ice on the road.
    Stay warm.

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    1. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:37

      Meggie, Arnold is more than happy to receive hugs and attention. He is much happier now that he has the sheep with him - and he really loves it when we take Harry to visit. He has spent a lot of time working with children and is very gentle. The snow and slush froze last night so it's very slippery out there today.

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    2. Meggie12 June 2013 at 17:18

      I re-visited this post today... I love the reference to the red door...I often think of the cottage, imagining living there. It is the perfect size!

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  9. Little Blue Mouse6 February 2012 at 01:00

    Who can resist making a snowman?
    Last Winter we rushed out to make some in case it disappeared, but then the snow lasted forever. Like you I hope it doesn't hang around too long this time.

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    1. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:43

      LBM, Last winter was terrible, as you say, it went on forever. We have just had to re-attach the snowman's nose but as he's still got a big grin on his face I guess it is cold out there.
      I've just read your other comment - and had a good old laugh!

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  10. Little Blue Mouse6 February 2012 at 01:02

    I've just re-read that and it may sound as though I hope you don't hang around! I meant I was agreeing with you. :)

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  11. Anonymous6 February 2012 at 02:08

    Rufus' hair is quite distinctive! I love the snow scenes. Makes me miss the snow from my time in Kansas and Iowa (but not the January ice storms).

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    1. Elaine6 February 2012 at 08:46

      Janet, One day of snow would be fine, now it is time for it to go - we've had our fun. Bring on the Spring!

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  12. Quay Po Cooks6 February 2012 at 11:12

    The snow scene is so beautiful. I have to travel thousands of mile to see one. Oh I wanna hug Arnold too! The last time my Quay Lo took me to Prague and I managed to see some snow:D I was like pig in mud!

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  13. Elaine6 February 2012 at 11:12

    Hello Krystle, It is a wonderful sight and great fun for playing in (for a while!)building snowmen, etc. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the snow scenes. I will be sure to give Arnold a hug from you.

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  14. Knatolee7 February 2012 at 00:38

    So pretty! I lpve Rufus. And happy knitting. I'm making Gordon a scarf.

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