Said one villager to another 'I really miss the blue roof' The Village Hall's crowning glory is snow clad and likely to remain that way for a bit. The Village Hall is hit by the weather as the road to it from down town Hutton is unsalted/ungritted; although the wife managed it to day she was defeated by the hill yesterday. The Wednesday 'Busy Bees' at the Hall seemed to have less of a buzz to it than usual with many of the human version of the Family Apoidea staying snug in their hives rather than risk the slippery and cold road to it. Post Office day(Thursday 9-12-30) and with more snow overnight the usual customer base will have shrunk, if not frozen

The other image is one I came across yesterday when walking in the snow. I must have passed it numerous times without seeing it-mind you it was not in the most conspicuous of places. A couple of villagers complained last year about the possible harmful effect of agricultural sprays being blown into the village and into their gardens. They did not seem to get much sympathy (whingeing townee incomers) but now having seen this warning, I, for one, think they may have a point.

Go organic I hear you cry.

Amen  ¶ 9:38 AM