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February 2nd 2009
Published: February 3rd 2009
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Woohoo! An unexpected effect of the severe weather that whipped in from Siberia this weekend.

By Sunday evening, the area was coated in a thick blanket of snow. By Monday morning, we were greeted by at least 20cm of snow, non-functioning transport and cancelled school! Since Chris couldn't get into the office (no buses, no trains) we headed off nice and early for some snow fun.

The short walk up to Richmond Park was magical. It usually only takes us about 15 or so minutes but we kept on stopping for photos of Richmond Riverside, The Terrace Gardens and the views down to the Thames.

What fun - running through soft and fluffy snow could make any Ol Grumpy Grinch feel good - especially when its Monday and you could have been at work!

While Chris stalked deer with his zoom lens, I sat alone in the forest, building a (non gender specific) snow-person. Richmond Park is awesome. Can you believe that this beautiful place is right here in London?

Oh yeah, no school on Tuesday either!



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The view from Richmond Bridge 1The view from Richmond Bridge 1
The view from Richmond Bridge 1

Looking down towards the Tow Path and Petersham Meadows.
The view from Richmond Bridge 2The view from Richmond Bridge 2
The view from Richmond Bridge 2

Pubs, bars and restaurants all covered in snow. My stressful 7 minute commute to work!
The view from Richmond Bridge 3The view from Richmond Bridge 3
The view from Richmond Bridge 3

No dining alfresco today!
School looks good todaySchool looks good today
School looks good today

Glad not to be working there today though! Let's play!
Entrance to Richmond ParkEntrance to Richmond Park
Entrance to Richmond Park

Woods, lakes and ponds.... 2500 acres to explore! Love it!
Help I've fallen and can't get upHelp I've fallen and can't get up
Help I've fallen and can't get up

Chris attempts a 'snow angel'
Someone else's snowman...Someone else's snowman...
Someone else's snowman...

Ours was ... well.. rubbish really


13th April 2009

Snow!
You guys got more snow then us this winter!!!!!!

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