Sunday, March 23, 2008
23rd March Easter day.
Easter Sunday - cold and far from Springlike.
We awoke at about half past six and a peep through the curtains suggested it might be alright to go out. There was a white covering of frost and maybe some snow had fallen overnight.
Ashley and I dressed up warmly and went to Horley. As we might have suspected there were few stall holders - much too cold and some will have had Easter Day commitments. We bought almost nothing. Bill stayed at home and watched the Malaysian Grand Prix.
One who had commitments today was, obviously the Archbishop of Canterbury and all the Christian leaders in the land.
I have copied one or two pictured from BBC web sites.
Here is Archbishop Rowan Williams walking to the cathedral in a snow shower.
We had snow in Crawley too. We should have snapped the falling flakes as we ate breakfast - but delayed, assuming we would have plenty of time.
By the time breakfast was over the snow was also all over.
This could be a Christmas card. It was taken today in the north of England.
Statistics tell us that we are more likely in the UK to have a white Easter, rather than a white Christmas.
Ashley went to Mass at The Friary this morning.
We awoke at about half past six and a peep through the curtains suggested it might be alright to go out. There was a white covering of frost and maybe some snow had fallen overnight.
Ashley and I dressed up warmly and went to Horley. As we might have suspected there were few stall holders - much too cold and some will have had Easter Day commitments. We bought almost nothing. Bill stayed at home and watched the Malaysian Grand Prix.
One who had commitments today was, obviously the Archbishop of Canterbury and all the Christian leaders in the land.
I have copied one or two pictured from BBC web sites.
Here is Archbishop Rowan Williams walking to the cathedral in a snow shower.
We had snow in Crawley too. We should have snapped the falling flakes as we ate breakfast - but delayed, assuming we would have plenty of time.
By the time breakfast was over the snow was also all over.
This could be a Christmas card. It was taken today in the north of England.
Statistics tell us that we are more likely in the UK to have a white Easter, rather than a white Christmas.
Ashley went to Mass at The Friary this morning.
When he got back it was time for dinner - roast beef, roast potatoes and lots of vegetables.
I even made a hot pudding - a sort of bread and butter pudding using hot cross buns and blackcurrant jam; and there was custard.
In the first of the pictures you can just see a photo of Ekatarina.
But Ashley should really have been with Liz on this day - their 12th wedding anniversary.
But Liz was at home - so here is a picture of the 2 of them on a cold afternoon 12 years ago.
There was snow across Wales that weekend too I recall, though not in Aberystwyth.
Daffodils in the snow - in the north of England.
After dinner we went to see Ruth and Felix. Jenny was away - skiing for the 3rd time in the last month; this time with matt, Suzie, Joel and Anna.
Felix got the giggles playing with his Uncle Bill and the wooden beads on the frame.
Bill also found it was a lot of fun.
Ruth wondered if Felix might be getting tired. He probably was - but was determined to make the most of company to play with.
Felix was not very interested in his food - but enjoyed a "science" lesson from his mother about shadows.
Just for a short while the sun streamed through the window.
For those that know Ruth, but may not be up to date with her news I will add that she is expecting a second child in September. Dede will arrive in England on Thursday - goodness he will be surprised at how much his little boy has grown up in the last 2 months.
Ruth has an interesting and challenging job with Virgin Holidays and plans to continue the job after the new baby is born, assuming that all works out well.
Felix loves the atmosphere and toys and friends he is making at a childminders.
He is a happy little toddler.
I hope Easter day has been good for you and has included a little of something that you might think to be an important part of it.
