A Couple of Spring Snapshots

I managed to capture the flowers on the golden elms before they turned brown, and now that the weather has turned decidely cooler and windy, they are blowing everywhere.

Golden elm tree flowers

Blackie has made a nest in a warm and dry spot, while it is so windy and wet:

RWC Final

Richie McCaw, captain of the All Blacks holding aloft the cup

I've had a cup of restful tea - needed it to calm down after an anxious, nail-biting finish.
ONE POINT in it!
All Blacks 8 France 7
We have waited since the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 to hold the William Webb Ellis Cup aloft again.
Well done the AB's! We are all so proud of you.