We awoke to snow 17 Dec 2009! After a few weeks of cold winter weather, regular snow flurries and icy paths the above 0C teperatures came and stayed for a few days! Time to get the bike out of the shed! Look! The wheels are still round! Cycling uses different muscles than walking, that's for sure! Saddle muscles!

I do enjoy walking around the Baarn Soest area.

This view, for example is only to be seen in the deep of winter!

The last big ice sheet is to be found at Buitenzorg's parking lot!

Great for Curling!

Will be above freezing for a few days.

and then back to minus temps at the weekend!

Along with doing the odd job and Spring cleaning around the house I've also been busy at Buitenzorg. Groups will soon be arriving to use the buildings. Today I walked in and found a dead bird on the window ledge. Wasn't there when I left yesterday! Gave it a respectable farewell and got to work. This big black rectangle is a chalkboard! Two layers of this special paint and the sliding door is now a useful space!