But not to all of us. Some of us get to lay about in the sun and play.
While the rest of us work.
More walnuts, I will dry them for cakes. Walnuts are very high in protein.
First though, it is important to take the hull off so they don’t go moldy. Then I will hang them in a string bag to dry for a few months. The pigs have been enjoying them as a snack, and have black snouts which is an alarming look for a pig.
The Daily View is changing its colour chart, muting and leaching, we are slowly slipping off the edge into the cold. I am not a creature of the cold. When I start to shiver – I really shiver. I like the boots and the tights and the big coats and layers, but I do prefer the heat. The heat of the sun. When I ran out to the Wendy House for firewood this morning, wearing only my nightie and slippers, the grass was crisp with frost, as I descended the stairs at a brisk clip, the cold rose up around my legs like stepping into frozen leggings. It was a fast trip.
Today I shall begin to pile the firewood up on the verandah, so I have a stash close at hand for the mornings. The cold is coming.
Now, this has to be my favourite picture from yesterday. Alarming cuteness.
When The Marmalade Cat sees me he cries and cries for milk, when he sees Boo he quietens. As long as I write quietly, with my legs pulled up and tucked up under me out of reach so he forgets I am here, all is calm.
It is 27F (-3C). I brought all the herbs in their big pots inside last night (I really must get on with that recycled glasshouse) though I stupidly forgot to pick the rest of the pears but they should be alright. I will get them today.
I hope you all have a lovely day. They are forecasting rain with snow mixed in later this afternoon. What a ridiculous weather forecast!
Your friend, celi
ps.. What was happening a year ago today ?
AND two years ago I was telling stories!
The Kitchen's Garden 
111 responses to “And so the cold comes..”
Awwww too cute! Kittens should be born in the Spring to better grow up in the warm summer momths; chasing butterflies and snoozing. I am sure Marmalade will be happy this winter snuggling with Nanny Boo and staying close to the fire. Years ago, we had walnuts when we lived near Sacramento, CA. I miss being able to grow them. Not possible here in the high desert of Oregon. Have to buy them from a walnut orchard in northern California…they have a walnut club that ships them twice a year….all shelled and ready to eat. Is that lazy or what?
We are having Indian Summer. Warm lazy days and freezing nights. All trees are all shades of golds and russets. Still no rain.
Need my dose of cuteness every day. How blue Marmalade’s eyes still are. Sweet.
I can feel the shivers! Boo and the kitten are so sweet and you keep trumping your own best photos. Keep warm.
Boo and the Marmalade Cat are serious postcard contenders. The fact that I hate postcards like that is not important. What I do like is those two wonderful creatures sharing heartbeats.
Wow, thanks for … giving my morning warmth and pleasure … Boo and Marmalade, the ultimate friendship … totally heartwarming.What a wonderful place you have.
It got cold VERY quickly! Do stay warm darling, and lovely photos of Marmalade Cat and Boo! xx
My comment disappeared, hope I’m not duplicating. You got some great shots of Boo and Marmalade. The cold does have a way of making us move a bit faster. I prefer the heat, too.
Ah yes, I do move faster that is for sure!.. c
Oh my lord, that is so damn cute… I’m a sucker for cute animals.
Daughter and I are having a Boo session – totally beautiful pics