Winter's Arrived in Scotland

**cessna152towser** · 26th November 10, 07:02 AM

Although we have missed most of the snow here in Hawick the weather has turned very cold with the temperature on or below freezing point throughout the day and I only need to drive a few miles to be among six to eight inches of snow. A day for the Blaklader Craftsman's Kilt, the extra length covers the knees.

This kilt doesn't have proper pleats, rather the flared effect at the back is obtained by about ten tapering strips of material sewn together.

Red berries and snow - Christmas is coming.

There was a lot of snow lying in the yard at Bonjedward garage.

Bonjedward is on the route of Dere Street, a Roman Road which ran from the south of England to Trimontium fort near Melrose. This view looks eastwards towards the Cheviot Hills.

Back home, before the cold weather arrived, Scottish Gas Networks had begun digging up my front plot so that they could lay a new gas pipe. They have erected safety barriers around the holes they have dug. I hope they will do a good re-instatement job once the weather warms up.
Roll on Spring!!!!

**CSCunningham** · 26th November 10, 08:45 AM

Good day Alex - Stay warm

Here in Connecticut we had some snow and sleet yesterday, but nothing stuck. Yesterday was Thanksgiving here in the States, our two daughters and granddaughter are here for the weekend. Bonnie and the girls started their shopping trip last night at 9 PM and arrived home around 7 AM. My granddaughter and I stayed home.

Have a good weekend.

Steve

**Bluescelt** · 26th November 10, 12:53 PM

No global warming in Scotland.

**BoldHighlander** · 26th November 10, 01:58 PM

Stay warm Alex!

Last night we warmed up to 45 degrees (Fahrenheit) and by morning a weeks worth of snow & ice had almost completely disappeared.

I love this photo in paticular, it does indeed say Christmas is coming!

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

Red berries and snow - Christmas is coming.

**Sir William** · 27th November 10, 10:12 AM

Excellent! Maybe some day I'll be able to see the snow in Scotland for myself!

**T-Bone** · 27th November 10, 11:49 AM

It is getting close here in Indiana. Of course it is hard to tell. Last week it was in the upper 60's F and this weekend it is getting down into the lower 20's F.

**starbkjrus** · 27th November 10, 12:53 PM

Beautiful pictures Alex.......but Brrrrrrrrrr....

**denmcdough** · 27th November 10, 01:42 PM

Great pics, Alex! Now, get out your skis. I definitely want to see you on skis with a kilt. LOL!

**piperdbh** · 27th November 10, 06:43 PM

"Christmas is coming,
The goose is getting fat.
Please to put a penny
In a poor man's sporran...

...er, hat!"

I'm envious already, Alex. Thanks for reminding me that winter will soon be here, too.