Most of the wood was normal looking but a few pieces caught my eye. Isn't the color interesting in these?
We are enjoying some nicer weather again which is very welcome. Sunny and 40s today. Keeping busy!
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Firewood
I just finished putting away the load of firewood I ordered. I would have been crippled by back pain trying this a couple years ago. Amazing what a difference losing weight and exercise can make.
Most of the wood was normal looking but a few pieces caught my eye. Isn't the color interesting in these?
We are enjoying some nicer weather again which is very welcome. Sunny and 40s today. Keeping busy!
Most of the wood was normal looking but a few pieces caught my eye. Isn't the color interesting in these?
We are enjoying some nicer weather again which is very welcome. Sunny and 40s today. Keeping busy!
Friday, November 10, 2017
The Gray Days
This is the sort of day when it's hard to fall out of bed in the morning. When the first sound I hear is the wind moaning and the clouds are turning the daylight gray and grim, it's a chore to leave my warm den of covers and relight the fire that has given up in the night.
Trigger and Loki couldn't wait to rush outside with me to do chores this morning. Funnily enough, they couldn't wait to get back inside as soon as I finished. My cats get restless inside, but love comfort more than adventure in the cold.
The wind chill is 4 F; not even below zero yet, but oh, I'm feeling the winter today.
Trigger and Loki couldn't wait to rush outside with me to do chores this morning. Funnily enough, they couldn't wait to get back inside as soon as I finished. My cats get restless inside, but love comfort more than adventure in the cold.
The wind chill is 4 F; not even below zero yet, but oh, I'm feeling the winter today.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Winter - Round 1
We were forecast to have a 20% chance for light snow, so naturally we got 3 inches. If this is the trend for the winter we will be snowed in a lot.
The chickens are not pleased and mostly stayed inside where they could complain with dry feet. One of the more annoying reminders of the season is that I have to bring the chickens' water bucket in to thaw out.
The log splitter is in the shop getting repaired and I ordered some more firewood. Here we go!
The chickens are not pleased and mostly stayed inside where they could complain with dry feet. One of the more annoying reminders of the season is that I have to bring the chickens' water bucket in to thaw out.
The log splitter is in the shop getting repaired and I ordered some more firewood. Here we go!
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Possum!
The first hint that there was something wrong was when I found Thunder (gray hen) outside the coop after dark. Upon opening the door I discovered the culprit...an opossum prowling around. This was obviously what ate the chicks and has been cutting into the egg supply lately. We've had this problem before and eventually they start killing chickens.
I am not a brave person and have never shot at a live target before, so I called my dad and begged for help. Lucky for me he was willing and the predator is gone. Sighs of relief all around the flock.
I am not a brave person and have never shot at a live target before, so I called my dad and begged for help. Lucky for me he was willing and the predator is gone. Sighs of relief all around the flock.
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