Just to cheer everyone up - new shoots will start appearing just after Christmas, and in March we'll see at least the green bits before the bluebells come again.
And then we'll all have to start worrying about spring grass, laminitis, sunburn on pink noses and flies
I love the Autumn and Winter - as long as not too wet Cold crispy mornings and warm sunny afternoons. Then back home by 5pm to sit by the fire and eat lots of "comfort" food, with no need to worry about baring too much flesh until the Summer!!