Category: Weather
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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
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Snow!
I was right – we got a lot of snow overnight. Flat Stanley is getting ready to leave us and go visit a friend in California. Here he is with Ken and the truck, covered in snow. Continue reading
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The Smell of Winter
When doing chores this evening, I was reminded of the smells of winter. It’s the calm before the storm due tomorrow, and the smell of coal smoke is in the air. I can only catch a faint whiff. It’s not like 30 years ago, when a day like this had an overwhelming smell of coal… Continue reading
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Fall Rainbow
A lovely morning rainbow appeared over the sheep pens and hay barn today. Continue reading
