The photos look much better if you enlarge them.
After heavy rain and gales all night, it was nice to wake up to bright sunshine today. The TV news informed me of more bad weather to come over the weekend, so I decided to take the camera on Ollie’s walk today. I was rewarded with some encouraging sights of Spring, so decided to share them with you.
Ollie got in on the act too!
On the verge close to the main road, the snowdrops are still multiplying.
I have no idea who planted all these bulbs around Beetley Meadows, but they do provide a colourful display at this time of year.
Despite a cold wind, and lots of lingering mud, it was an enjoyable walk in the afternoon sun.
Staying positive, in 2017.
beetleypete 
Ollie has it all figured out, stop and smell the flowers.
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He’s always happy to be outside the house, Laura.
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My father-in-law gave us some pots with bulbs in for our garden and they’ve popped up. Nice to have a splash of colour even if it’s still a bit chilly.
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I think it was a bit of a ‘false Spring, Abbi. The bulbs are all still out though.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great pictures and I always love seeing snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils – always a sign that spring will be upon us. Always a time for optimism.
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Thanks, WS. 17 C here yesterday, and the sun on my back. We are not out of the woods just yet, but the time of hope is upon us!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Exactly. We are still at that time when it can turn cold all of a sudden but its a sign of good days to come.
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Spring flowers I love as they are signs that Winter is ending and they poke their little heads out of the soil to brighten the world.
I love flowers that have a scent. Roses, Honeysuckle, Lavender, but my favourite flower has to be the Freesia. it reminds me of my Grandmother (who I didn’t know very well, but the smell of Freesias are a memory of her) and my Mother as they are her favourites. The sweet smell of the pink/reds – just beautiful.
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I love Spring flowers, Bluebells, Crocus’s, Daffodils and Snowdrops – so bright & cheerful after Winter greys.
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They give a lovely splash of colour on a grey day like today, Kate.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Magical! Ahh, I do love spring. Last night I walked home and was immersed in the most beautiful and sensual night bloom… honeysuckle. What a jolt to the spirit. It’s so nice to see Ollie too! x
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Thanks, A.
Quite a few Ollie photos on here since ‘your day’. I remember the evening scent of honeysuckle when I had some growing in a house in London. Warm summers, sitting in a garden after work. Halcyon days.
As ever, Pete. x
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Pete, nice to see your pictures. The last shot, the crocus are lovely. We’ve had lots of rain here, too. Strange to see the desert green. We expect lots of wildflowers this year. Lots to be positive about!
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Indeed there is, Cindy. It feels strange being positive, but I am learning!
Best wishes, Pete.
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You can teach an old dog new tricks! It’s really a matter of choice. To see the good more often than the bad. Keep up the good work, my friend. 😉
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I love those wild flowers. O spring, I wish we have that too here. We have the flowers though.
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Thanks, Arlene. You do have very different seasons, that’s true. But at least you have many exotic plants to enjoy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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the little white flowers may be “ladies slippers” but if they have a lot of scent-“Lily of the Valley’ I am not so sure, but maybe! What a lovely walk. Time well-spent.
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We know them as snowdrops here. Here’s a link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galanthus
Best wishes, Pete.
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thank you-I have heard of them. I will check this and see if they are the same. They are lovely whatever they are called. thank you
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Nice to see some colour back in your part of the country Pete. My crocuses have all but gone now, the recent winds haven’t helped and more to come it seems!
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Looks like we are all getting a pasting this weekend, Jude! x
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Beautiful countryside, Pete.
I hope Ollie doesn’t have allergies!!
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Not to daffodils, GP. (I made him pose just for you, of course… 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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An extra treat for Ollie for standing still long enough for you take it!!
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‘Gravy bone’ biscuit delivered, GP.
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Thank you for sharing. Just waiting for flowers to pop our here.
Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. It was a very nice afternoon for photos.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love the pic of Ollie smelling the flowers!
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I like to imagine he was smelling the flowers, but I think that another dog had recently been past those daffodils!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Lol oh well the pic is still sweet.
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May I join in the mutual admiration of Ollie smelling the daffs? 💕
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Please do, Marina. He is a popular addition to any post!
Best wishes, Pete.
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There are signs of spring here in Southern Nevada as well. Those are beautiful shots, Pete. As for the crispness of the enlarged photos, I saw a flea in Ollie’s ear. Oh, wait! No, that’s actually a molecule!
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Thanks, David. I am very pleased that you enjoyed these shots.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Who takes who for a walk? I suspect its Ollie taking you. 😉
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Mostly true, Jack. Once he is off the lead, I let him follow his nose, and just trudge along behind!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Aw Ollie looks adorable sniffing the daffs 😊
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I suspect he was sniffing some dog pee on them, FR.
Otherwise, he would never have stopped still for the photo!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hah well I will stick to thinking he was enjoying the perfume of the flowers! 😂
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Ollie was fragrancerocking!
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😂😂
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I’m with FR!
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Love the picture of Ollie and the daffodils. A great reminder to stop and smell the roses! 🙂
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I would love to think he was smelling the flowers, Susanne. However, it is more likely another dog had already peed on them!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ha! To each his own! 😉
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Love it! Waiting for it to show up here. 🙂
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I hope you get it soon. It may be a bit of a false Spring though, as we have heavy rain and stormy conditions due over the weekend.
Best wishes, Pete.,
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All positive colorful sings!
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Thanks, John. Keeping positive, despite the mud!
Best wishes, Pete.
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