We have been enduring numerous gales over the last couple of weeks. Sure, there’s been a break of a day or so in between, but the seemingly endless battering of the wind can really exhaust the soul. I am most definitely tired of it. But then, let’s be honest, I’ve been tired of the wind in this region for years now.
Certainly, it is an amazing thing to see various types of wind turbines, or modern windmills. They are statuesque constructions, reaching upward to grab a hold of those invisible chariots as they thunder past in all their noisy glory. These giants can awake feelings of impressed acceptance and gratitude, as they represent a society promoting clean energy; somewhat trying to work with the environment instead of through or against it. All of these thoughts and feelings I had when I moved here, and they are all valid. However, I overlooked one small detail.
Where there are windmills or turbines, there most certainly is a massive amount of regular wind to be trapped.
Massive. And Regular.
Sigh.
Anyway, let’s not get blown away by the wind (like what I did there?), let’s get back to the things of greater interest, and the antics around the croft and the garden.
I’ve got seedlings on my windowsills and kitchen counter!
I’ve also got some spring bulbs showing their cheerful faces! I’m so excited to see the crocuses. I love crocuses; they’re my favourite late winter/ early spring bulb. And I’ll admit, I’m not that enamoured with daffodils. Tulips on the other hand have my heart.
I hope the week of gales that has just passed is the last of it for the season. I have been able to take some cheerful pics since the winter showers have eased up and the mornings are getting brighter! Makes a change, all this sunshine and splashes of happy colour!
Love your beautiful spring flowers and those breezy sheep! So much hope for this spring to arrive. Beautiful post, as usual!
Thanks, Anne! I’m glad you’re enjoying the posts. Spring is my favourite season (probably in some small part due to the fact that my favourite flowers bloom at this time (tulips)) and I’m excited for the transformation that comes with it. We could all use its signature cheerfulness to rescue us from the doldrums of this past year!