Cold.

There were more sunny spells today and fewer wintry showers but it's still feeling quite cold. After not getting out at all yesterday I wrapped up well determined to get some fresh air. My first job was to give the garden furniture that is up under the shelter another coat of teak oil. Then I sawed up an old deck chair, kindling for the fire and another item cleared away. After that I was back on my knees finishing off brushing the front yard, the bit I hadn't done and all the new needles that had blown down. Then I had time to weed a flower bed at the side of the house before icy rain sent me indoors. 

The early daffodils on the bank behind the house add a splash of colour to the  winter drabness.

A cock pheasant in my neighbour's yard.