Category: Weather
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Feeding Time
It’s time to get in and feed the sheep. We delivered a big bale of hay to the ewes and have almost plowed out enough to feed the ram lambs. Continue reading
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The Elk Are Down
The deep snow up high has brought the elk back down to the valley. This big bull is eating the old hay we spread as mulch last fall. Meanwhile, Ken is trying to clear out enough snow from the aisleway to let us in to feed the ram lambs. Continue reading
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It’s a White Christmas
Well, we don’t have to worry about having a white Christmas this year! There’s so much snow that we probably couldn’t even get out if we wanted to. The solar panels are completely covered and not producing much energy. It hasn’t been a great year for them. Continue reading
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More Snow
The snow is now deep enough to block the sheep pens. We’ll have to get it plowed out to feed the sheep! Continue reading
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Lots of Snow
Well, winter is finally here in force. We’re getting a lot of snow. The gate where we come in is getting blocked. The ewes are not happy, and there’s even snow under the hay barn aisle. Continue reading
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Snow, Finally!
We finally have some lovely, lovely snow! So far, we have about five inches, but it’s still coming down. Continue reading
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Dry and Delivering Hay
Our dry weather continues. While the East Coast is getting bombarded with snow, we remain in a drought. Without snow, we have no irrigation water, so the lack of decent winter storms is worrying. Meanwhile, we’re continuing to feed out hay. We move the sheep from pen to pen so we can get in with Continue reading
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Rear View Sunset
I captured this beautiful sunset in the side mirror today as we were driving up the hill. Continue reading
