Needless for now

Two weeks ago, my Dutch friend asked me if we still have snow over here. And I thought: what a silly question. Of course we have. For many weeks to come.

Today, I must admit I was wrong. They write about the shortest winter ever being recorded - "winter" referring to days when temperatures average below 0. This "winter" lasted only 40 days while previous ones lasted 120!

So today was the day when this totally needless equipment made its return to the basement, in the hope of new life to come, in due time.

There's no doubt though. New life will certainly come. In fact, it is really enjoyable walking around our island, watching the ice melt, and hearing birds sing. Maybe the bike is already willing wake to up from its hibernation...