The sun went into hiding again on Tuesday, and after my excursion to the city centre on Monday, "me and my knee" were quite content to mostly just stay in and rest again. (Just a few extra steps outdoors in connection with taking out some rubbish to the bins.) Today, still grey, just below freezing point and with some extra wind-chill; but the streets dry and mostly free of snow and ice. After lunch I persuaded myself to go for a short walk over to the old cemetery and check out the conditions there.The major paths turned out clear of snow, and dry - but snow still lingering on graves and grass and minor paths. I snapped the four photos above to show you. I kept to the ice-free paths, and 20-25 minutes felt enough.
Last week, I wrote a post about my impressions of the latest TV version of The Forsytes vs the classic one from 1967. Having found the 1967 one to still be ruling the memories of it in my own head, it hit me to check if perhaps the old one might be available on YouTube. And actually the whole series is available there - 26 episodes, and restored in HD (still in black & white of course). If you're interested to check it out, just type "the forsyte saga 1967" into the search box on YouTube. (Since Saturday I have watched four episodes so far, and intend to continue. Already in the very first episode it struck me how clear the introduction of the characters was right from start, compared to later versions. But again - maybe that's just because it fits with my memories!)
It looks nice and safe. I love the birdhouse. It reminds me of the red telephone booths in England.
ReplyDeleteGinny, yes I love that red bird feeder. If memory serves me right it was only put up last winter, but it has been up all year round since then. In summer almost hidden by the leaves on the tree.
Deletethese photos would be perfect for a spooky movie. and it does look safe to walk there.. so glad you found the old movie... I don't usually like remakes of movies that I liked the first time
ReplyDeleteSandra, yes, if one really liked the first version it's often hard to get quite the same feeling for a later atrempt...
Delete26 episodes should last you a while. And without commercial interruptions too! Enjoy. I'm stuck in streaming on Acorn the Canadian show Murdock's Mysteries, and of 18 seasons of 18 episodes each, I'm proud to say December-January got me to season 12 finally. There are few days when I don't watch at least one episode.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, I'll most likely be watching an episode a day (or nearly) as just now I don't have any other such series going... I don't think I'm familiar with Murdock's Mysteries, it doesn't ring a bell with me.
DeletePS. They do interrupt each episode with a few commercials, but very short. (I have so far even failed to get what they are for!!)
DeleteThe cemetery photos in black, white and sepia have their own beauty. I am glad you took the chance to go for a walk there while it is safe to do so. It's been very cold here all week but has remained dry so far, but by the time I finish work it is getting dark, and I am not much in a mood for a walk in the cold and dark.
ReplyDeleteMeike, a bit of new snow blowing around with icy winds again here today, keeping fingers and toes crossed not too much will come of it... ;)
DeleteThat pop of red really stands out - a bird feeder I think. It's dull and rainy here and I've just had a tooth out so I'm staying in, nursing myself.
ReplyDeleteJenny, yes, it's a birdfeeder, and a welcome pop of colour in winter. It's been there for about a year now I think. Hope you'll heal quickly and not miss the missing tooth too much!
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