Can I be reassured that this is really still the back end of September, because this day has just broken Scottish records by being the coldest September day, since records began. It felt a bit nippy on going to bed last night & the sky was clear with many stars visible in our dark zone area that this is. But the temperature dropped to minus 4C last night & still minus 2 at 9 o’clock when I went out to feed the birds. But now 1700 hours it has reached a more normal 15C and a cracking, bright day. Though I have not been out much beyond The Mill for a mid morning drink & scone as it was a Grand Prix, quickly followed by football. Just added a few shots from today to show you the contrast.
My poor little car showing what we woke up to, needed to clear this off before the ride to the village.
The three shots above were taken about 1100 hours this morning showing the start of the beautiful day, so clear & virtually cloud free.
Must admit these sort of conditions this time of the year are what I love, though on a Sunday it does encourage a lot more people to climb the 2 Munro’s in the last shot, making our single track road a true nightmare to drive on. I suppose it is understandable that climbers are excited to be out on a day like this, just wish they would drive just a bit slower to make sure they actually get to the car park with out killing themselves in a car accident.
There must have been 30 odd cars parked up with more coming up on my return journey home, though I did follow 2 cars down, that had already been up the tops, either from yesterday or very early starters, bet they felt the cold if they were camping overnight.