Trains, Skis and Sleds
Like almost everyone I woke this morning to a winter wonderland.
It was obvious that I was going nowhere in these today.
There was nothing to do in the greenhouse and the garden.
I attempted a few bird photos in the Garden but the tray with nuts and seeds on it was guarded by an agressive blackbird and so I missed some yellow wagtails, and a siskin(?)
A walk along the footpath that leads to the Nene Valley railway seemed a good idea, and a possible opportunity for next years Christmas card photo.
A small bridge over a narrow stream.
The use of skis seemed a good idea as this woman glided past me.
In the lake next to the station several geese and ducks were on the ice and had adopted this one legged stance. Obviously, a way of keeping one foot warm. A stance I nearly adopted myself waiting for the train to appear.
I thought this might make a Christmas card?
At last the train arrived. I was reminded of the scene in Dr Zhivago where Lara is waiting in the middle of nowhere.
Worth the wait though!
I was on my way home when I ran into my neighbours, and their daughter and grandson.
This was an excuse to take sled riding photos. However, I could not get the exposure right or the focus. Must practice while I have the opportunity.
There is no fool like an old fool, eh!!
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Looks like you made the most of a super snowy day
some lovely pics !!! We went on a 6 mile walk in the snow here at Felixstowe - shame the sky was so'oooooooooo grey 
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love the train shot very atmospheric
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Oh yes! LOVED, LOVED the approaching train shot! also one foot, skiis, and bridge... FAB photos! Enjoyed your blog and the humour, nice ending!
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Wonderful shots of your snow! We have no snow and green grass, with temps of 3 - 5 degrees C. Not sure what has happened to our winter, but you obviously are enjoying the snow and winter conditions! Glad you were able to get out for a walk and take a few photos. Thanks for sharing...
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I enjoy the shots! The last one is very funny indeed
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smashing blog.liked it alot.....the nene valley is "just down the road from me" and i have never been there (i live near huntingdon) but now its on my list for 2012
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Great shots of the snow. We have none here in sunny Northumberland( Hard to believe!!!!!!).
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Hi John what a super photoblog you have posted you certainly had a lot of snow in your part of the country and my favourite is the train great shots. John a brilliant blog and many thanks for sharing take care & best wishes BoB.
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A really good blog, John, with interesting images and narrative. Great train shots. Thanks for posting.
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Love it !! Great spur of the moment blog! & love the last shot! :)
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Wonderful winter wonderland photoblog John ~ love the train one. Thanks for sharing.
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nice set of pics john and my thanks for all your comments of encouragement in my blogs. I would have loved to be there with my camera to get some of these lovely shots, but it is too late as I was there in November - but without any snow at the time.
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great wintery blog, love the 1st steam train pic very eerie,, and the last pic ,cant beat fooling around cheers,