February - lethargy

 By February I'd normally be hoping to see the end of winter, and every year I anxiously watch the weather on the second of the month, Candlemas, when rain predicts an end to cold and damp, and conversely sunshine indicates a return to winter. Then once the snowdrops start to appear, I'd be off out to walk round gardens to see displays of them.

This year didn't work out like that.

February 2nd was a gloriously sunny morning - so not a good sign - and by afternoon rain had returned. And stayed, seemingly for the whole month.

We haven't had dreadful weather - no snowdrifts or flooding issues. It stayed comparatively mild. The snowdrops appeared as they should, and crocuses a little later, daffodils appeared by the end of the month, and hedgerow sloes began to blossom.. But winter seems to have gone on forever, and I've been unable to work up enthusiasm to go out - or even really no anything beyond the absolutely necessary.

I've spent a lot of time playing 368Chickens on the phone (it's very addictive) and good old fashioned board games with grandson at half term. I've tried to keep up me daily walks near to home (on dry days) but I've not found enthusiasm for anything more.

The last week turned sunny -and I grabbed the opportunity to head out and about. A little late for snowdrops but later spring flowers are on the way.