The snow came a week ago, and we've had no more, but very little has melted yet. I pulled on my new wellies (new to me - they're a 'hand-me-down' from a nine-year old who has grown out of them - I'm a UK 4 and she's now a 6!) and took my camera out for a slow shuffle.
First I looked for bird footprints in the snow. These are probably from crows - we have loads of them in Crawley and that's how it got its name (Crow Lea - the place of crows).
I think these are the webbed footprints of a seagull. We're 20 miles inland, but still have plenty of gulls. They fight with the crows for the contents of our rubbish bags on bin day.
This strange, beautiful print (below, above the human boot print) had me puzzled for a while, but I decided it must have been made by a magpie standing in the snow with its wings and tail feathers extended - there is a pair of magpies which live in this road.
Lots of dogs had been running about in the snow...
...and loads of human beans too! I got a bit obsessed with the intricate patterns left by the soles of people's shoes:
After all that icy geekery, I decided to go home... before I turned into a snowman.
All images (c) Kristen Bailey 2012
* SONG OF THE DAY: Frances Nero – Footsteps Following Me *
Hello, I just thought I'd let you know that your blog really made me smile. You've got an eye for the charming and beautiful details in life! Keep it up x
Posted by: Katie | February 18, 2012 at 02:35 AM
Hi Katie - thank you so much, you made me smile! Am really sorry I've taken so long to get back to you - when my energy levels are low I think, "I'll wait till I can concentrate on writing a proper reply, instead of just a quick 'thanks!'"... and then I don't get a round to it.
It's lovely to hear that someone has enjoyed my blog posts on my rather low-key life - since I got ME/CFS my world has shrunk right down (I've had to leave my independent life in Brighton and, aged 36, return to my hometown to live with my parents, plus I can't handle long journeys to see mates in other parts of the country). In order to not go bonkers I've had to train myself to get excited about stuff I just see in the street five mins from my front door! I do get some funny looks crouching on grass verges taking photos of mushrooms, but I think if your pleasures in life are simple, it's easier to keep happy. :)
All the best to you, Kristen
Posted by: Bus Stop | March 13, 2012 at 08:38 PM