Snow Business

The snow finally arrived in the Midlands yesterday and what was expected to be a light shower turned into snow falling or the majority of the day.  We had planned to go to Blakesley Hall for their Tudor Christmas but having made it half way we called to find out it was shutting early, giving us no chance of getting there in time. Disappointed we turned around and headed home, walking from Olton into Solihull and then out the other side.

Things look great in the snow and I took a few photos.  Although the day didn't go to plan it wasn't a bad day and the highlight was watching two foxes playing in the snow last night.  The snow had been untouched and the foxes leaped, dug and ran around in it for ages.  It was great to watch.

Where's The Snow?

We were promised snow overnight.  There was a flurry and a thin layer on the ground when I awoke this morning.  We were warned of wide spread disruption and chaos on the roads but it hasn't materialised yet.

Don't get me wrong, I don't necessarily want the chaos the snow brings but it does come with some perks.  Snowball fights, sledging and so on.  As it stands we have the cold and ice but as yet no real snow fall.

I must mention England's performance in The Ashes.  The first Test in Brisbane is over and ended in a draw.  England trailing Australia by 221 runs after the first innings managed a total of 517-1 in the second!! 

Alastair Cook made 235 not out and broke the previous highest Test score at the Gabba set by Don Bradman (226). Andrew Strauss made 110 before being stumped and Jonathan Trott managed 135 not out before England declared.

The second Test starts on Friday I might stay up for it!