A Plethora Of Primula At Barleycorn

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An Unexpected Visitor

A few weeks ago, I heard our cat Monster looking out of the back door growling at a strange animal. I knew it wasn't one of the stray cats as he is used to them coming and going. As I looked out I discovered a ferret on the back doorstep eating cat food I'd put there to supplement the stray cats' diets during the colder days.
After a few moments he ventured into the kitchen to quench his thirst.
With his excellent sense of smell he detected a scrap of meat which one of the cats had dropped.
The fruit basket was next on the agenda as he decided to explore other strange smells.
Gradually I persuaded him to investigate the cat carrier, and once he was safely ensconced, I returned him to his owners who were delighted he had been found...and proceeded to mend the hole in his cage through which he had escaped in order to have his little adventure.

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How to Keep Warm In Winter

Did you know that cats wear two layers?
They have a layer of soft wool close to their skin for warmth.
They also have a top layer of coarse hair to keep out the wet.
Some cats, such as snow leopards, even wear snow shoes. During the winter they grow thick fur on their feet to broaden them and prevent them from sinking in the snow.
In winter, Siberian tigers grow thick shaggy coats of fur.

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Minus 12 Degrees-Brr!

Winter wonderland at Barleycorn

Little Dublin, Barleycorn

Frost on box
Frost on foxglove
Frost on log
Frost on Scotch thistle
Frozen in time

Last Blooms Of The Season

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Best Bib And Tucker

Fancy a spot of supper?
The best way to achieve it
is to wash daily
from nose-tip
to tail-tip,
not forgetting to wash round the back, of course.

With the saddest of expressions,
pose on a log or two.
Hey! Prostrate yourself on the doormat if you must.
If all else fails, wait by the empty bowl, purring sweetly.
Gets 'em every time.