Last night was a cold brutal night for the outside critters. I laid out extra hay for the cows on the south side of the shed and they used it for bedding to sleep in instead! Oh well, I couldn't blame them! Everything is eating/drinking extra, the windchill hovered at 20* below for much of the night. This winters' weather has been so mixed up with the temps and snows/rain....no wonder the plants are confused thinking spring was here.
The cold has effected Dolly the most, she is showing her age with her aches/gimps.
Kyle is at a Speech Meet today, so the morning started early at 3:45 making sure he was up to get to the school on time before the bus left. ;) My truck was fixed yesterday, so I didn't have to run him in to town. I think he was more glad than I to have it fixed!
He has a Band Concert tomorrow, so we are looking forward to that, it's always a treat and they do a really good job.
Jared called this morning, he got leave the end of the month so I got his plane tickets ordered (reserved?). I just hope the weather is not nasty cold while he's home on leave. I'm excited he was able to come home, and sure wish he was stationed closer!
Pat is trying to win a fortune (for me? HA HA) this morning at a casino with one of the neighbors. He likes going there, I get bored too quickly, so don't go.
I am spending the day cooking and puttering around and catching up on back issues of Acres USA. I am enjoying the quiet....that will change once "the" Naughty Kitty (Q-Tip, the white cat) wakes up from her nap and starts her normal antics. HA If I try to take a nap, she'll probably do a good job of making sure my nap time doesn't last nearly as long as hers. :(
I am just looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow, it's been a long week!
The bright sunrise was welcome after a couple of gloomy days!
Janene, It's been bitter cold here too. What a difference from the 70 degrees two weeks ago. The snow we got last weekend is still hanging around. I've been planning the new land garden expansion and most likely have estimated way to much accomplishments for this year. I expect it will take a few years to get the 3600 square foot (60X60) garden into full production. This first year will be battling the elements including the living ones. (Rabbits, wild turkeys, deer, squirrels, and something unknown that burrows) The first couple years much time will be spent building fences, planting prickly bushes (Rugosa rose bushes), and perimeter flower deterrents (Marigolds and the like). It should keep me busy the rest of my life. I probably will need a little help from my friends. What do you think? Do you have your garden planned yet?
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