All Snowed In
The snowstorm of not-quite-the-century turned the 1/4 mile long driveway into a heap of snow last week, closing down the Greenfield site where I work, closing the schools for the week, and making it well-nigh impossible for anyone to get anywhere. But the friendly neighborhood farmer down the street brought in the heavy equipment and dug us out so I did manage to get to work on Thursday and Friday, and Rachel managed to make her STATE solo-ensemble contests on Saturday. (She placed silver in alto sax and gold in bassoon!)
However, the water heater quit Thursday. Or maybe it was Wednesday night. With the freezing temperatures outside, that means the well water coming in is about 34 degrees. Great for drinking, but horrid for washing. So, while we were out Saturday we bought another water heater -- definitely not in the budget. And, of course, it snowed (with winds) Saturday, so the driveway filled back up. We are awaiting the promise of warmer weather next week anxiously. (The poet was wrong -- February is the cruelest month.)
Meanwhile, out in the barns, the lambs are doing well -- 41 at last head count. Thankfully, no new ones during this wild weather. At least, when I see lambs I know spring is coming. New life always gives me hope. :)
What about you? What gives you hope this time of year?
However, the water heater quit Thursday. Or maybe it was Wednesday night. With the freezing temperatures outside, that means the well water coming in is about 34 degrees. Great for drinking, but horrid for washing. So, while we were out Saturday we bought another water heater -- definitely not in the budget. And, of course, it snowed (with winds) Saturday, so the driveway filled back up. We are awaiting the promise of warmer weather next week anxiously. (The poet was wrong -- February is the cruelest month.)
Meanwhile, out in the barns, the lambs are doing well -- 41 at last head count. Thankfully, no new ones during this wild weather. At least, when I see lambs I know spring is coming. New life always gives me hope. :)
What about you? What gives you hope this time of year?
| Lamb pictures! | (before the big snow arrived) |
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