Already?

I realise this could be a picture of almost anything, but it is today 10 January on our lawn - first crocus in view this year.
O.K. so you have seen some already, but have you seen the beginning of Spring by the River Stour at Canford which is 15 minutes from our abode. Look at the colour of that sky!
Recognise my redoubtable guide? - as ever miles ahead.















Everything in Dorset is remarkable; even the trees grow up and down at the same time. Today one was populated with long-tailed tits.


(I didn't take this one but he was showing off just the same).










And if you want to walk on water what better way than this. Picture from a previous expedition but it hasn't changed.










Just look at this lovely riverside house on the opposite bank to Canford School where some very lucky individual lives; headmaster probably!





Getting on a bit now; new year new life.




Well, if not exactly new, not yet given up!