March Comes in Like a Lion?? Or Does It?!

This is the point where I should be showing you

photos of the snow covered countryside!

Because, although Pembrokeshire

doesn't usually suffer snow,

last weekend,

when 'The Beast From The East'

(as the weathermen called the really cold weather 

that we suffered)

we had snow for several days!!

In fact when the snow melted.....

so did the water pipes

and our mains water (and our neighbours')

was off for 3 days!

Hard enough for us.....

but a real worry was seeing to water for the cattle!

We sorted ours and then managed to help our neighbour.

Eventually all was well

but, even though our water has been back nearly a week

the quality of the mains water

we are receiving is foul and we are.... 

still having to use bottled water!

These pictures were taken on a walk

just before the snow arrived.

The first one is on the way to Fishguard

(where the ferries leave for Ireland)

The rock formation is called by some.......

Maiden Castle.

I suppose it does look a bit like a maiden 

looking at a castle??

The rest are taken at Goodwick

where the ferry terminal is situated.

Although the ferry had 

already left when we arrived!

It was a glorious afternoon

and we were so glad that we had braved the cold.

On one side, and in amongst the trees,

is a large hotel where there are many wedding receptions!

We have been to quite a few.

It's a stunning location!

I have been back

volunteering as a guide at Picton Castle.

They have changed the hours

a little so there is at least 

an opportunityto have a cup of tea 

and something to eat!

I love the way they have made seats

around the tree.

It used to be more overhung and secluded

but they've lopped quite a lot away..

pity really!

Some of the trees are incredible.

As you can probably imagine...

the children love... 

climbing and hanging from...

the branches!

The camellias are starting to open

and are looking glorious.

These photos were taken before the snow

so goodness knows 

what they look like now!

I must explore next week!

I'm not going this week

as I have to be in the hospital 

for another set of injections on Wednesday.

The pond was frozen so the tadpoles

had obviously and wisely, sunk to the bottom

but it didn't seem to bother

this dragonfly!

What else have I been up to??

Well, I am still

involved in decorating in my planners.....

and also my Travellor's Notebooks (TNs)

Isn't this a lovely kit?

Its from @sparklesdelight

I really love the colours and the owls are so cute!

I suppose I like them even more having seen 

the lovely owls at Picton Castle?

I am also very busy studying for my degree.

I find the Latin really hard

and, basically, remember nothing from my school days!

I had a good grade for my last assignment though

so I'm pleased about that.

Hopefully, if I pass the exams in June,

I will be on to the next level 

that I'm really looking forward to studying.

Don't get me wrong.....

the literature side of this course has been 

soooo interesting!

I love it!

I'm also, when I have time,

reading a very magical book called....

'The Toymakers' 

by Robert Dinsdale.

It is absolutely intriguing about an Emporium in London

and the old man who makes,

with his sons,

these magical toys that seem

to bring you back 

to the way you perceived things as a child!

Magical toys 

and

an old man with an unusual history.

I have a job putting it down!!

Well,

I suppose I had better close for now.

Once I start speaking with you

I don't want to stop!!

#sparklesdelight  #thetoymakers  #netgalley