Tuesday 3rd January (Wind and Rain)


Mr. Kite looked out of his bedroom window to see pouring rain being swept along by a strong wind. One wood pigeon braved the adverse conditions and flew over the house. Mr. Kite put the kettle on for a cup of coffee.

During the morning Mr. Kite watched the trees sway and three starlings fly quickly across the sky. The wind blew causing roaring sounds down the chimney and the rain lashed the window panes. Outside was not very pleasant.

Monkmoor Lagoon


In the late afternoon Mr. Kite took The Beast to Monkmoor Lagoon in the strong breeze. Cycling along the road and lane Mr. Kite spotted wood pigeons, magpies and blackbirds. On the lagoon there were three mallards riding the waves. One female was pursued by two amorous males. This was a case of 'riding along on the crest of a wave'. Mr. Kite sat and scanned the surroundings area as the wind speed increased and the temperature dropped. It was time to go to The Residence. Sitting if front of the fire Mr. Kite had a tipple of Marston's Old Empire India Pale Ale. Cheers.