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Post by sesley on Oct 5, 2009 13:00:47 GMT
There is snow in the Cairngorms too, do you know what i have not seen a lot of this year Wasps! They are ususally around the bins in August and being doppy in the kitchen,but i have not seen them,so as they ae part of the eco system,i am wondering if there is alteration in our climate. Last December we had 2 solid weeks of frost on top of frost,the place really looked like a Christmas card. We had very little snow in the new year,what we did get was wet and sloppy. The queen wasps i suppose got culled and hit bad in December,which might explain the lack fo the little devils around.
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Post by Patrick on Oct 5, 2009 14:23:51 GMT
I remember your lovely ice landscape pics Sesley!
That's what we've enjoyed about being in the "Armpit of Britain" - the lack of wasps! There were still plenty around down South when we were there - but they do seem to be retreating from Northern climes.
Funny though - a lack of wasps should be the result of it being colder don't you think? .....and thought we have not had quite so much snow - we have had a few winters where the cold lasted for longer than usual. Wasn't it two years ago when it was still freezing at the end of April?
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Post by sesley on Oct 5, 2009 16:33:48 GMT
the older people that live here remeber the snow from October to March in the Highlands,when we first came here the snow was on the Ben about then and fluctuated through winter into spring. They do say the snow seems thinner in the recent years , the quality of snow i have noticed has changed in the 20 years we have been here. We have had some loverly deep snowy conditions and over Christmas too,the last 3 years the snow has been wet and slushy and not very much. The Highlands enviroment needs a good proper winter of cold ,frost and snow. The animals and plants here benefit from the proper season changes. One year there was a awful plague of black insects in the Rosemarkie/Fortrose harbours,because it had not been cold enough for them to die off. It just highlights to us just how important weather patterns are.
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Post by everso on Oct 5, 2009 21:17:26 GMT
We've had loads of wasps here in the tropical south. I even saw one yesterday, believe it or not.
I hate the things.
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Post by mathoslerhymer on Oct 5, 2009 21:52:49 GMT
Wasps were back this year, year before they were thin on the ground/in the air, was loads in east Kent when I popped down/over there.
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Post by Patrick on Nov 30, 2009 15:29:03 GMT
On Saturday Morning the first snows on The Old Man of Coniston and Skiddaw was reported/photographed.
......and talking of creepy crawlies, there was a fly in the bathroom and bedroom at the hotel in Essex where I was last week, and a visit from a Ladybird on the Thursday morning!
Needless to say, we didn't mention it. Wouldn't have wanted to be charged for 'extras'!
That's what I love about the North - the distinct lack of insects.
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Post by sesley on Nov 30, 2009 16:10:02 GMT
the Snow on Ben Wyvis and the hills around is thick and white and looking beautiful.
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Post by everso on Nov 30, 2009 17:34:42 GMT
On Saturday Morning the first snows on The Old Man of Coniston and Skiddaw was reported/photographed. ......and talking of creepy crawlies, there was a fly in the bathroom and bedroom at the hotel in Essex where I was last week, and a visit from a Ladybird on the Thursday morning!Needless to say, we didn't mention it. Wouldn't have wanted to be charged for 'extras'! That's what I love about the North - the distinct lack of insects. Ahhh, the Tropical South. ;D 'Scuse me while I get off my hammock and make myself a pink gin. |
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Post by housesparrow on Dec 1, 2009 7:35:17 GMT
Roll on spring, when three of us set out to walk the West Highland Way. We are hoping for crisp, sunny weather with snow still on the tops - but will come prepared for rain and northerly winds! We are booked in to stay one night at this hotel, a few miles south of Kinlochleven. I keep looking at the website, which has a webcam focused on Buchaille Etive Mor, and I must stop, or the visit won't be a surprise any more. |
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Post by alanseago on Dec 1, 2009 7:52:25 GMT
Blazing hot here and getting hotter. The house goes up all the same, these brave guys just wrap themselves up and labour on. Attachments:
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Post by Patrick on Dec 1, 2009 9:26:56 GMT
First thick frost here this morning! brrrrrrrrr!
It's distinctly chilly round me ankles I can tell ye!
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Post by everso on Dec 1, 2009 12:10:17 GMT
Essex was extremely frosty this morning. In fact I just took my grandchildren over the park and one or two puddles were icy.
One more reason to be thankful that I'm not a brass monkey.
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Post by betty on Dec 1, 2009 12:45:13 GMT
getting colder on the s coast - but only put heating on or light a fire for visitors....i believe in wearing layers to keep warm. the earth can't cope with folk in cold countries heating their homes in winter to a level where a t-shirt is enough clothing.
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