Autumn Long Walk

Driving home from Staines yesterday at 5:15pm in the dark got me thinking that I really must make the most of every opportunity to spend time in the sun.

Recently I have been getting a lift in to work with one of my colleagues. This morning was crystal clear. So I made the most of it by walking to my lift which is about 10 minutes away - accessible via the Long Walk. And I'm so glad I did. It was cool - if not crisp. There was a slight breeze causing a few stray leaves to drift to the ground. On the grass lay pools of leaves. I guess it was this sight that I loved. You see, the Long Walk is so well maintained that a tractor towing a slasher is sure to clean them up every day or so. So I strolled along just enjoying the morning.

Looking back the castle was bathed in the low sunlight. And the cows in the paddock (sorry - field) adjacent to the walk were busily muching grass; the sunlight catching their outline.

I gave Merrilyn a call and urged her to come out and see for herself. She did. And I've posted her photos here.

By lunch time it was cloudy again. We're expecting around -2 degrees overnight for the next few nights. And if you don't believe me here's proof!