its back

Soon after storm Christoph left we were treated to a winter wonderland again

which meant we just had to get out and get some height 

climbing up onto the ridge with K9s and kids. 

Naturally there was time for arty farty snow scenes

and the dogs were in their element, Riley here never having seen proper snow was beside herself rushing about.

We also found our naughty pony who still wont let me anywhere near him but is quite happy for the apprentice to give his some fuss.

He thinks this is his kingdom now so if he wants to stay outdoors and eat gorse bushes instead of living in a warm dry stable with hot and cold running oats then so be it, who am I to argue?

Mmmmm yummy gorse covered in snow. Again.

Still theres lots to get through.

The 496 challenge has evolved into biathlons now as yours truly cant manage a half marathon run every day so its walks and bikes. The wide tyres on the panzer bike very handy in the snow!