Cloudy but nice and quiet .....

1st February 2026 (Sunday)     09.00 .....  There's a brighter look to the clouds this morning....

and the Fife Weather cams are showing broken cloud:  dare I suggest 'sunny spells?    Yes...lets go for it;  we could have a few 'sunny spells' this morning!    And there's better air this morning;  I might get out for a short walk later.  Right now it's kettle 'on' and organise the cafetiere time;  then settle down to watch  Laura Kuenssberg (BBCLauraK).

14.30   The sun broke through about 10.30, and we've had long sunny spells, with a gentle breeze ever since!    This is the best weather we've had for a while so I thought I'd venture down to Nana's Seat.   The first thing I noticed was that a lot of sand has blown up from the beach into the dunes;  as you can see in the top photograph.   I met Chris (Mennie), coming home from walking the  dogs (Skye and Rhum), and he mentioned a big clearance of sand at the Breakwater;  which explains  the sand on the dunes!

The beach was bust with folk out enjoying the sunshine!   They were enjoying walking the beach:   and I was enjoying being out with the camera.

20.15    We have bonnie evening , with the first Full Moon of the year;  it's visible so I'll take a photograph of it for the Alberto Archive.   This Full Moon is called the 'Snow Moon';  which is apt for this time of year.  There's slight chill in the air but I con't think the temperature is going as low as 'frost'.   Snow? .....I don't want snow.  

As is normal, 'Laura' was excellent this morning;  for me it's one of the fastest hours on TV.   Hugh Bonneville (Downtown Abbey) and Angela Rippon (Broadcaster) were the guests , and both were really interesting.   I forgot to drink my coffee!   And .... it's not the same when you heat it up in the microwave!

22.45    There is a lot of broken cloud tonight but I managed to get a photo of the 'Snow' moon.   It's a

nice night, and, thankfully, not too cold;   I had to wait for clear gaps in the clouds to get a few photos. 

 I don't think we'll have frost in the morning.   I might get 'The Buggy' out tomorrow if it's a day like it was today.



  




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