Category: Weather
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Snow and Mud
First, we had snow. Then it melted and we had mud, and now it’s snowing again. It’s also been very cold – much colder than normal. I have no idea how our apple blooms are doing. The buds are still tight, so I hope they weather the cold okay. Continue reading
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Odd Weather
It’s time for some weird early April weather. This looked for all the world like dust coming in on a cloud. Continue reading
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The Day Before Shearing
It’s one day before we go to pick up Eifion. There are 14 deer in the front yard, plus snow! Continue reading
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Winter’s Back!
These pictures show the farm less than 24 hours after our January thaw. We woke up to about four inches of snow, and it was still snowing hard. It got a lot colder, too – around 15 degrees! So much for the thaw! Winter is now officially back. These pictures show the main driveway looking… Continue reading
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January Thaw
We always get a thaw in January. The days turn warm, the snow melts, and we have a mini mud season. I know it won’t last – it’s just a taste of the spring to come. We’ll probably need to add gravel to the driveways this spring. It’s amazing how gravel disappears so fast! The… Continue reading
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End of the Year
The road is plowed, and the sun is shining. Now, off to do some shopping and get ready for 2009! Continue reading
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After the Wind and Snow
Well, the wind blew the snow, and then there was more snow. This is the hay barn. We rarely get winds that blow the snow this far inside. Even the back side lane, which should have been protected, got a lot of snow. The pile next to the tractor is from the driveway just in… Continue reading
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Christmas Blizzard
We’re under a blizzard warning now. Ken plowed the driveway yesterday, but it snowed again. Here’s one of the ewes covered in snow. The sheep are doing just fine. They enjoy eating the fresh snow. They’re eating a lot more hay than normal, but it’s been cold and we have plenty, so I’m not too… Continue reading
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Clean Your Ears
We got almost a foot of additional snow last night. Here’s a picture of Winnie cleaning one of the ram’s ears – he seemed to enjoy it. Continue reading
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A Lot More Snow
We got a lot more snow today. The sheep all love it – after all, it’s fun to eat snow cones! Continue reading