Cold Night

It was cold pulling the clothes off the line, the crystal clear evening air has the promise of a cold night in store for us. Not cold like up north, but cold for us, a freeze. Its the kind of cold that makes you think of hot chocolate and pulling up the hood on my sweatshirt. Its the kind of cold that makes your skin feel good and puts color on your cheeks.
The clothes were cold and I was more than happy to get them in fast and fold them in the warmth of the house. Even though its cold, I am still glad to have just my clothesline for drying our things. If it wasn't for the clothesline, I would not have seen the sky turn pink and blue as the sun set, or hear the little house wren scolding me for being too close to her territory. I would have missed seeing the first star appear. I certainly would not have felt the profound joy of having fingers thaw by the warmth of the wood stove if I had never been out in the cold.

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Yes that is true. Sometimes I grumble a bit when it is chilly and our little dog wants to be out back. if i had not given in to her the other day it would have been my loss! I saw blue jays fussing and two kinds of woodpeckers in the trees out back. Best of all I saw a pair of bluebirds house hunting in our birdhouses!
Lib said…
It's suppose to be 20 tonight here.BRRR. It's much better than the days after days of 100 this summer, or so I try to tell myself that.Lol
We've been sipping a cup a Friendship tea.
Have a great week, stay warm.
Blessins', Lib
Mimi said…
I love your new header on your blog...
although I am not in the very cold north... I can remember when we did live in the cold states... and the clothes would freeze on the line... made you move very fast to take them and rush inside to fold them....
I still love your wooden stove....
Patty said…
Hi Mimi, the photo was taken last winter during an early ice storm. Everything was covered in ice, except the green grass of this park close to our house
Sunny said…
Oooh, I love the ice covered trees picture. Looks almost like pogonip
Annie said…
I had the same experience tonight as I was taking the clothes off the line, it was so cold. The wind has been blowing all day making it feel even colder but perfect for drying clothes on the line. The heat from the wood stove is always very welcoming after returning from the cold!
Edi said…
I remember when I was growing up, my mom hanging the clothes on the line when it was so cold that the clothes would freeze into their shapes.

She would then bring them in the house and continue drying them (supposedly they still dried out in the cold some).
~Bren~ said…
What a great header pic.
I can imagine the feel of the clothes as they came off the cold line!
Melissa said…
I noticed a Melanie and a Melissa in your sidebar... my name is Melissa and my older sister is Melanie. Oh, and I have your Folk Art dishes too! Weird, huh?
sisterinchrist said…
Hey Patty! I just did my "50 Things"! ;o) Brr....it's COLD here, too!! May get some snow showers today.
Dawn said…
It seems to be snowing everywhere except in my area. :-(
4 hours away in Eastern Germany there are winter storm advisories, etc and people were told to pretty much stay inside. But here in the middle of Germany we seem to have different temps. and it's constantly dreary and drizzling. I say Let it Snow! :)
... Paige said…
I always smile when I read your blog. Thanks
Unknown said…
Did you knit those fingerless gloves?
Carrie said…
Oh, yes, it is also very cold here in central Massachusetts. Sadly for the people two houses over across the street, they had a terrrible house fire late this past Saturday night. Let us keep them in our prayers.
Andrea Maddiex said…
Hello Patty!
Thank You for stopping by! Grants Pass has been rainy! We have had a continual rain (from light to drench you where you stand) for about two weeks now. The weather is just cool but not ice cold. I am hoping we will get snow early. It just doesn't happen much right here.
Blessings!
Andrea
Nan said…
I so love the new blog header picture. There's something about the frosty trees that make that grass look greener than green. Beautiful. I've made a clothesline inside, and I sure do appreciate it. I just had to give up the outdoor line for the cold months. :<)
Tina Leigh said…
I'm on my way to the clothes line now. I have a dryer but I HATE to use it. Danny had to restring the line for me the other day....I wore the rope out. I love the new look on the blog. Dont you like being able to change the looks around! I love going to blogs & finding a change!
Patty said…
Hi Jessie,
Nope, I bought them at the feed store. They are so good for doing my chores.

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