A Mallard named Jesus (well, he looks as though he's walking on water)

 

 

An old chap from our home town (Monty Fulcher) used to say "If ice in November will bare a duck, then the rest of the winter, slush and muck."

 

I don't know is there is a country saying regarding ice in January, but there sure aught to be. It should be something along he lines of "If January ice will bare a duck, the rest of the winter, boody cold". At least its proving to be so, so far.

 

This picture was taken last night before we had any snow. The ice was about 1/2 inch thick. I guess that by know it has to be about an inck or so.

 

We're having no problems staying warm on Jolli though. Although I have noticed a marked increase in coal consumption.

 

The snow started yesterday evening at about fivish and apart from a break during the night it has been more or less constant ever since. The snow is now laying on the jetties a couple of inches deep and with the wind whipping upi around the marina it is almost blizzard conditions. And I have to go outside and get some coal from the office and fill the water tank before it freezes solid. Woe is me.

 

If the dogs think they're getting a long walk today they can think again. It will be a quip nip around the marina and then back to our lovely stove.

 

 

On the down side, Gail rang from her mothers last night to say that her car's head gasket has blown and she had to call out Green Flag. It's an old car and we need to get her a new one. She has taken today off work and is going to look for a new one with her brother. I feel a bit useless sitting here, but we agreed that If I leave the boat to get to Gail, there is a chance we would not be able to get back, and we have the dogs to think of.

 

So, better get my boaty jobs done and get on with the day, maybe I'll post later. Until the next time stay safe and warm.