We've had such a mild winter this year. A few 9° mornings and 40° afternoons. Absolutely NO moisture. 😟 but brilliant blue skies for the most part
But this week's forecast had us gearing up for some winter weather.
Much of the last few days have been spent covering up pipeline with the tractor, checking that heat lamps are working in pump houses, leaving faucets dripping and hauling hay from the floor of the barn to the chicken coop for some extra insulation. As always, Skeet is ready to help:
I let the chickens and guineas free-range, but a few of them come back to hang out throughout the day. They were there when I arrived with the wheelbarrow and they just commenced to pitching a fit when I started to line their boxes with hay. Silly girls. I had to laugh at the concerned expression on Skeet's face:
Thursday morning we woke to 2°. A little chilly, but we only got a skiff of snow
DH was out and about because ranching isn't an indoor occupation and cattle still need to be fed:
but his spoiled wife was able to log in some time in her sewing room until her iron quit:
And spend some time in a warm kitchen baking his favorite cookie:
5 comments:
I bet that was the same storm that came trackin' through here!! UGH We've been dry like you guys and got the freezing temps (don't think we got down to 2 unless wind chill is considered) and the 'lovely' sleet and a little snow. Can't wait for it to be outta here!
Skeet--how do you guys operate without him. Sweet he was concerned about the chickens
Ummmm...those cookies look good! Ginger snaps? Molasses cookies? Recipe any where on your blog....hint, hint. :) Blessings from the end of my dirt road to yours....
Mmmmm Cookies!
Heres to a little moisture coming your way.
It's my hope that the worst is over here. The ground is still covered with snow and ice, but temps over the next few days should help melt it off. I don't know what's worse -- the snow or the mud! But it was tough keeping warm last week, so I sure will love the warmer temps.
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