Unlike some of my fellow bloggers, this is definitely not my favourite time of year. I dislike the long, dark evenings more with every year that passes and snowy, icy days seem to mean that everyday routines take longer and require more effort. Ploughing round the snowy field and valley with Paddy for our morning constitutional uses extra muscles, which of course, is probably a benefit and he seems to love it, but it takes just that little bit more effort to get out there in the first place.
On the bright side, the shortest day has come and gone, which means that we are now on the way to Spring. Agreed, we are taking the scenic route; it isn't going to happen overnight and we could have a few more bad weather episodes to get through first but, it's getting closer...
There are times, though, when I wonder if maybe the bears get it right. Hibernation could be the way!
Plaster board and dust
So, we're still no further forward on the British Gas smart meter front and I've given up making non-existent appointments with them...
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So, we're still no further forward on the British Gas smart meter front and I've given up making non-existent appointments with them... -
I'm not generally renowned for my patience but I think in this respect, I have demonstrated a reasonable track record, but enough is eno...
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New Year - and diet and excercise loom large on the horizon, but now that I no longer have my dog, Lucy, walking has lost its appeal, altho...
4 comments:
In agricultural Britain through past ages, I think there really was a sense that people "hibernated", adjusting their winter sleeping patterns to the shortening of days. Conversely, in the summer, when there was more work to do, people would go to bed later and get up earlier. It's only in this modern age that we try to run our lives without reference to seasons or the changing lengths of days. That isn't natural and I am sure it has an impact upon society's general well-being.
Of course, YP. In the days before electricity, lack of adequate light determined people's daily routines. Good, that makes me feel so much less guilty about staying in bed later these mornings. ;)
I recall that QI mentioned that sheep farmers in rural France used to hibernate during winter. Wish I could remember the details!
Sounds good to me!
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