A good start

 Given events yours truly decided to take a day off work and so early doors set off for a wander across the ridge, extending the usual circuit of the Bonsai Mountain. It was a good start to the day, seeing the sun rise

 and the moon set over the Whet Stone which had obviously returned from a heavy drinking session.

 For company I had six Berners, Rocky, Reba, Rippers, WooZah, Bliss and Spotty, a pathetic triever, Poppy, and the cartoon dog, Missy. Poppy came over all dog food advert and posed by the monkey puzzle trees.

 All around us the last of the snow was waiting for reinforcements

and Rocky  the Dolyhir Clan 2ic (I'm pack leader) made sure the stragglers at the back kept up.
A crisp, clear, bracing start to the day, a good start, no matter what the rest of the day may bring it got off to the best start. England play Wales tonight in the opening game of the six nations. Which is why I keep reminding myself of how well the day started, come what may.