Spring Forth

"...so many things in so little time" the words of Honoré de Balzac, dear reader, are so redolent of the activity that abounds in springtime. A little warmth and a smattering of sunshine and oh my, my, the human guardians are positively energised. The estate lawns have been cut, the edges trimmed and the inner sanctum behind the yew hedge is receiving a most severe trim. Not content with this, the clothes line has billowed with garments a plenty and windows thrown wide. Why, my sister and I have maintained a firm stance upon a most comfortable item of furniture, lest we be swept up in this drive for order and cleanliness.

We did however take an early morning perambulation beyond the estate to enjoy the local countryside. We took a moment to enjoy the spectacle of a pair of newborn calves in the local gentleman farmer's nursery field. What a joyful site. 

The mother cow kept a keen eye on us and, as we took some images for your perusal, became a little agitated at our liberty, then moved towards us. On hearing the warning lowing of the mother rumbling in our ears, we decided that perhaps a hasty retreat was in all of our best interests. We did not wish to upset her and her calf, you understand.

On our return we took a moment to enjoy the warmth of the early sunshine in the sanctuary garden and were delighted to be joined by our good friend, Cedric. We spent a a few moments passing the time of day but left Cedric to enjoy a light repast, of which he is very fond. He could be heard happily murmuring to himself the whole while. Such a joyful sound.

Believe me dear reader, I cannot tell the joy it brings me to see my most precious brother enjoying the warmth of the of the early spring sun.

He spent quite some time warming himself and enjoying the quiet of the countryside, redolent with bird song and scents of spring.
I leave you with these delightful images; I do believe they are a joy to behold.