Snowed In

I only have another few days at home before I have to go back to sea to earn my keep. I am not looking forward to it but at least I have had a few extra days at home because of the weather. I was supposed to have been in Plymouth all week on a course. As it is only 45miles I had decided to commute but on my way home Monday night the snow came down heavily so a one hour journey took three hours. By far the worst bit of the journey was the last hour from Holsworthy. On a normal day this would have taken just twenty minutes but the roads were covered in snow and ice and the car was just sliding everywhere. At times the steering wheel had no effect, then of course there were the hills. I have no idea how I managed to get down and then up the Woodford bridge hill without crashing. At least when I got home I got a big hug and a can of cider.

After walking up the end of the road Tuesday morning I decided not to risk the drive again. As the weather got worse that morning I know I made the right choice as I couldn't have faced another journey like the one I had Monday night again.

Being snowed in has been quite pleasant though. The views out the bedroom window have been wonderful with the white fields disappearing into the distance. We made a big snowman as well but he soon fell over. I must say it has been quite amusing watching Brenin run around in eight inches of snow. Even more amusing was this morning when he went sliding around on the ice with all four legs going in different directions.

Well I am going to make the most of these last few days at home with Debbie and Elizabeth as I am going to miss them so much over the next six months. I am going to miss so much.