It's All Messed Up

Last night, as we were coming home from dinner with friends, we noted how clear the sky is, and how the door handles of the car had a thin layer of ice. We also noticed that their daffodils were obviously not frost tender, because they're blooming beautiful.

It's been cold this winter. Not the brain numbing cold of 12 years ago, but cold enough. We've had days where the temperature hasn't risen above 0°C and the sun has never appeared. The kind of damp, cold and windy day where going outdoors hasn't appealed in any shape, size or form.

It's also been mild this winter - days where the minimum temperature was 8°C and soared to 14°C. The sun has shone and felt warm on the back. The kind of day where you go for a walk and get home hot, bothered, and needing a cool drink.

It's been a messed up year so far. Why else would Dotty's iris have been flowering on the 2nd of January?