Recent Freezing Weather in UK... Is there more to come? There is an up-side! / myLot

Silver Birch in our Garden - A are occurrence to have such a cold air-frost here on the coast.. But it was so attractive that I couldn't resist but to step into the "freezer" and take it..

December 12, 2010 5:46am CST

The weather here, even in the south of the UK has been very freezing. According to my car temperature it was down to minus 7°C outside and when I got out of the car, it was like stepping into a freezer! We don't often get air-frosts here on the coast where we live, but just over a week ago we did and even during the day, it turned our trees white. It was so attractive as to almost make the bitterly cold wind worth it! Or perhaps not!!! I took a picture of the frosted silver birch in our garden... I am going to try and attach to this discussion, so hope it works...

_Derek

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mimpi

@mimpi1911 (25464)

• India

12 Dec 10

Hi Derek! Noe, i know how you have been! I was wondering for a while about you and a few of my friends living in UK. You just take care and do whatever it takes to get snuggly and warm. May be, you can throw some my way. It's not really cold here. It should be though. Climate has changed over the years and I really miss my childhood when we used to wait to get into those warm woolens and go out in the sun, and not to forget the smell of the oranges. We get oranges throughout the year unlike old days. So less winter, less fun.

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derek_a

@derek_a (10874)

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13 Dec 10

Thanks for responding Mimpi. Yes, I think I would agree that in order to really appreciate the warmth there are times when we need to be without it! In Zen, this is said to be living from your experience, or living from your heart in a non-judgemental way. For no matter what we judge, it will intensify. I we just accept whatever is so, then we will easily move on to the next experience.

_Derek

Opal26

@Opal26 (17679)

• United States

13 Dec 10

Hi mimpi! Talk about wondering about people! How are you my "long lost friend"? Great to see that you're still around! Hope your well and that you have a wonderful Holiday Season! Hugs, Opal

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Sandy

@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

12 Dec 10

That is a wee bit cold. It is 27 here right now. The area that I live in is so much warmer than what I am used too.

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derek_a

@derek_a (10874)

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12 Dec 10

Thanks for posting. Is that 27 Centigrade? That is warm.. Could do with it being that here too...

_Derek

Sandy

@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

12 Dec 10

That is Farenheit.Guess I should count my blessings.

zandi458

@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

12 Dec 10

I don't think I'll survive long in a cold climate. I am so used to our tropical climate all throughout the year. My sister who just came back from a trip to UK told me even the hotel room with its heater on full blast still makes body numb. But I agree that the view of the frosted silver birch is so beautiful and we can only see that scenery in movies.

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derek_a

@derek_a (10874)

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12 Dec 10

Thanks for responding.. Well, maybe, just maybe, the weather people are mistaken perhaps? Roll on summer... Be OK then..

_Derek

bonnie

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

12 Dec 10

yes that is quite beautiful. i guess the winter weather is coming on like a lion this time. as the old saying goes though, in like a lion, out like a lamb. so lets hope it will come soon. here in az, its been 40 some degrees at night warmimng to 60 some during day. then suddenly today in this desert its 81 degrees.

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derek_a

@derek_a (10874)

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13 Dec 10

Thank for posting Bunnybon.. What a difference in out temperatures. It's hard to imagine warm temperatures. It almost feels like there is not such a thing as summer here at the moment! But I guess the scenery can make up for it.

_Derek

Opal26

@Opal26 (17679)

• United States

13 Dec 10

Hi derek! That is a beautiful photo. I love silver birchs also. I live in NYS and it has started to get very chilly here too! No snow for us yet, but it feels like it will be here very soon. We had a few little snow flakes for a "tease" but hope to have some in time for Christmas! My favorite part of watching the snow fall is seeing how it sticks to the trees. I will try to learn how to work my digital camera a have my "computer guy" help me load them so I can show them this winter!

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derek_a

@derek_a (10874)

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13 Dec 10

Thanks for posting and the kind remarks on my photo Opal. It's strange to see NYC having better weather than us. Usually we see the East Coast over full of snow, and then some months later it blows over here. All this cold is coming directly down from the arctic, so most of us are hoping for a bit of a wind-change. We've had a few days respite, but they say it's coming back towards the end of this week. This is a long winter I think. I look forward to seeing some of your photos later.

_Derek

JenInTN

@JenInTN (27514)

• United States

14 Dec 10

Hi derek! It very very cold here too. I had trouble getting to work yesturday because of the weather. I hate the cold weather but it does have its advantages..lol...that tree is beautiful. It was really pretty and peacful feeling outside yesturday morning too. The snow glistens and remind me of sugar..lol..I have quite the sweet tooth.

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derek_a

@derek_a (10874)

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14 Dec 10

Thanks for posting. Yes, I was totally mesmerised by the tree in the garden. And I agree, it can feel somewhat peaceful.. I wouldn't eat it though...

_Derek

zenkey23

@zenkey23 (416)

• Philippines

12 Dec 10

Wew! How cool is that! I am here in the philippines and we were also experiencing coolness in the breeze and i know its because of the upcoming christmas. :) I agree to you that having that temperature is like getting into a freezer:) O_O! I liked the picture you have shown. Thanks for posting this. Happy mylotting. :)

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derek_a

@derek_a (10874)

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12 Dec 10

Thanks for responding to my discussion. I am pleased that you like the picture. I guess it your coolness in the Philippines would be quite pleasant to me....

_Derek