Here is the first thing I saw in 2010 . . .
. . . and here is the second . . .
Tom preparing the first cup of tea of the decade — a welcome sight on an incredibly chilly morning. We saw in 2010 in a tent by the edge of Crummock Water. There was a bright blue moon, a hooting owl, and a little malt whisky. We wrapped up warm.
Normal blog business will resume very shortly, but for now, happy new year, everyone!
KDD & Co 
What a wonderful start to the year! And a very happy New Year to you, too!
LikeLike
Happy New Year! I spent mine in the mountains too, but a little further north!
LikeLike
Oh, to be young and frivolous!
Happy New Year! (as I’m knitting Owlet for my 5-yr old granddaughter’s birthday, 1/10!)
LikeLike
Wow! How amazing. I watched the long night blue moon. But through the telephone wires. I said at the time that I wished we were far away and your pictures will make me endeavor to try harder next year! Happy New Year.
LikeLike
Happy New Year to my favorite Granolas:)
LikeLike
You are so lucky! Happy new year! Bonne année 2010!
LikeLike
Happy New Year!
Amazing way to begin a new decade. Look forward to reading your blog over the coming year.
LikeLike
Somehow the cold is more acceptable when it is in the great outdoors and not in the house! What a great start to the year!
LikeLike
Happy New Year.
We were in Cumbria for New Year too and felt very bold walking round Sale Fell in the snow at midday. But it was cold enough for us overnight in our cottage. What can it have been like getting up in the middle of the night for you in that tent?
LikeLike
Sounds like a great way to start 2010 to me.
Happy New Year!
LikeLike
Happy New Year Too!!
Wow.. I’ve been telling friends and family for years now that I really want to spend New Years once the way you did.. In my vision I’ll go camping with a couple of friends in the middle of no-where, and from 6pm on the 31st you are no longer allowed to look at your watch, or cell phone… we’ll just have great food, a camp fire, and then by the time it’s getting light again.. we’re in the next year…
LikeLike
what a wonderful way to welcome in the New Year! xx
LikeLike
Sounds perfect – I adore Crummock Water and definitely plan to go camping near there again this year.
LikeLike
Beautiful! I haven’t been winter camping in awhile…. makes me itch to get out there.
Just noticed I have the same stove and teapot as you! Love that pot, love!!
LikeLike
That sounds like a great new year. After all the holiday craziness my husband and I are toying with the idea of camping at x-mas next year. I’m totally jealous because your campsite looks lovely!
Happy new year to you!
LikeLike
how do you stay warm?
LikeLike
Happy New Year! What a great way to start the year. My husband and I each got a bear bell from my parents for Christmas and I can’t wait to hook them onto our food barrel and go on a little canoe trip.
LikeLike
I don’t think you’re crazy at all. I love celebrating New Year’s eve outdoors (we usually go cross-country skiing New Year’s Eve.)
Have a great 2010!
LikeLike
With views like that what a great start to the new year. Looks amazing!
All the best for 2010.
LikeLike
Happy New Year To You Both.
What a terrific way to start the New Decade and how wonderfully chilly it looks. Over here there is a bushfire awareness alert for the Lower West, up to 40oC today and gusty easterlies. So, my fireplan boxes are all ready just in case…. However, the kangaroos just keep on eating all the plums which are rapidly being blown off the trees in the orchard!
LikeLike
Looks like a wonderful way to spend New Years Eve/Day! Quite envious. :)
LikeLike
Wow :) My favourite new year was cycling up Harbour Hill in the Pentlands in time for some whisky and chocolate on top with my boyfriend. Just got up in time to see the fireworks from the castle and the rest of the city. I very much appreciated a warm bed to cycle home to though!
LikeLike
Happy New Year! I have so enjoyed reading your blog this year – looking forward to hearing about all your knitting and camping adventures in 2010.
LikeLike
that sounds wonderful! happy new year to you and your loved ones!
LikeLike
What wonderful memories you are making!
LikeLike
Looking at the photos makes me want an extra cup of tea just now!
Happy New Year
LikeLike
What kind of tent is that, and do you like it? It looks nice and we are in need of a new tent. :)
LikeLike
Happy new year, Kate ! I can’t believe you spend the night outside. The view is astonishing… what a great way to start the year !
LikeLike
Oooh, bet that was freezing! (But it looks lovely). Happy new year!
LikeLike
So cozy looking! Cheers to you!
LikeLike
gorgeous! you are quite batty, but there are many of us ;) the best pressie from my in-laws was tent pegs ;)
you’ve spurred me on to research down sleeping bags :D
LikeLike
Incredible and what a fantastic, amazing sight to wake up to. I have to say, though, your beautiful photos made me shiver. I’ve not managed to warm up all day and I’m in a house, with the heating on and a hat. Happy New Year!
LikeLike
Amazing!!
LikeLike
I’m sure it was glorious, and one you will remember forever.
LikeLike