Beginning 2013

We have been labouring under so much dark, sodden weather for so long here in the U.K.

 that it was wonderful to wake

 to the pellucid silver of winter sunshine 

pouring in through the windows on this
New Year's Day.

It was a day to be savoured

 so we and the family set off to one of our nearby country water parks

where the world and his wife had also congregated in holiday mood.

There was a bonus for me because I had a playmate 

who I knew would appreciate the day

 and the surroundings every bit as as much as I would. 

More correctly perhaps my playmate gave me the opportunity

 to be a bit less inhibited then usual in showing my enjoyment.

As anybody who has a five year old in the party knows,

 there is always fun to be had, 

and our great grandson had opted to wear his new Power Ranger outfit

so that was a good start.

He was adamant  no coat would be worn over it but

finding how biting the wind was, as soon as we got out of the car

 he quickly agreed with me that he had better be "in disguise"

 and wear his warm woollen winter coat after all, 

so the theme for our adventures was set.

We tracked footprints imprinted by the "baddies" in the plentiful mud.

I'm afraid we sloshed through quite a bit of mud ourselves, 

(and even some water).

We enjoyed petting other peoples dogs, 

because Power Rangers being "goodies" are always fond of dogs.

My com padre took to the model train with his Grandad 

while I and my granddaughter recorded the event on our cameras. 

Then we fully explored the new adventure playground.

(Truth to tell only one of us really explored it fully).

And all the while the silver light and bright skies

 made it seem that indeed

 things were being kissed into newness.

Whatever 2013 has in store

 it has begun here with a brilliance which 

sparkled, shimmered and bounced off the waters, 

glinting through the trees 

as if to underscore the dazzling offer to

 begin again this New Year.

I know I'm predisposed to say this since it is my word for 2013,

but I'm going to say it anyway.

Today was touched with 

glory.

Blessings