Last of February's wonderful weather? Pitchcroft, Worcester: Wednesday, 27th February, 2019.

Went out this morning at 9:30 in 3 degrees.

Walking back home just after lunchtime and it's 17 degrees.

In February.

It won't be that warm in May!

Vicky visiting in Warwick: Tuesday, 26th February, 2019.

Fred watching Jacob scoffing his lunch.

Jacob and Lizzie.

Fred wonders if it is his lunch time.

Jacob considering his carrots and melting biscuits.

Jacob pulling Fred's tail (gently).

Walking past Warwick Castle.

Properties on the back streets of Warwick.

Warwick Castle wall.

Walk (with Roger) to Bevere Lock on The River Severn: Tuesday, 26th February, 2019.

View across from the Bevere side of the river 

to the Hallow side of the river. 

The Bevere Lock hoves into view.

Roger is appalled that the weir is not 

being used to generate electricity.

He's hiding it well.

The weir in full flow but not generating anything.

A bridge over The River Severn.

The view downstream from a bridge

over The River Severn.

Canada Geese populate the island

over the bridge.

The north entrance to the lock.

Heading back over the bridge.

Agricultural vehicle tyre marks across once-saturated ground.

Horses enjoying this wonderful late-February weather we are having.

Fit Bit stats upon return home:

9,478 steps

4.47 miles

2,117 cals burnt

3 stairs.

This is what us olde folk need after a long walk.
One of Vicky's belly-busting evening meals.

Trouble is, I might be too knackered to eat it.
No, of course I'm not.

First trudge up The Malverns of 2019 (with Roger): Thursday, 21st February, 2019.

About halfway up the climb to the top of The Worcestershire Beacon.

It's hard work you know.

At the top now and looking east over Malvern below.

Hazy sky to the south east.

The view to the north.

Worcester is at 1 o'clock-ish just short of the horizon.

Making our way back down.

Always the best bit.

Looking south west.

Fit Bit stats upon return home:

13,585 steps

6.41 miles

2,759 cals burnt

64 stairs.

Sunday constitutional: 17th February, 2019.

Snowdrops and crocuses near The Pumphouse.

The happy couple enjoying a splendid day of late winter weather.

At the hairdressers, Worcester: Thursday, 14th February, 2019.

The highlight of having yer highlights done 

is getting a pot of tea to help pass the time.

Zac, Hill Top Farm: Tuesday, 12th February, 2019.

Zac is ready for his close up.

Pitchcroft walk, Worcester: Sunday, 10th October, 2019.

River Severn reflections.

River level is rising.

It's been slightly breezy in recent days.

The happy couple.

Our adopted friends: Friday, 8th February, 2019.

Hywel (3rd from left) the Snow Leopard, our most recent adoption, 

with Bryn the badger, Rhodri the puffin, and Mfanwey the tigress (RIP).

Not forgetting our Donkey Sanctuary donkeys Moses (now dearly departed),

Jimmy (his replacement), and Shocks.

Croome Park: Wednesday, 6th February, 2019.

Hazy day.

These boots are made for walking.

Vicky, Sabrina, and The Grotto.

Someone taking a photo……...

……….of someone taking a photo.

Contemplation.

Olde chap in his new coat.

This is the best place to see otters at Croome Park

 but, of course, there are none to see today.

No otters here either.

Have you seen an otter Dave?

Nah. 

Vicky, go and stand up there.

Grey squizz.

Blue tit.

Chaffinch.

Female.

One legged.