Ice Everywhere
We woke to an ice covered world. Colder than cold temps that made me rush through my chores. Gates frozen shut, chains that would not move, water buckets froze solid, requiring some serious kicking to break free . I am so thankful for the heat of the wood stove and the comfort of a warm home. The goats were thankful for a barn full of hay to bed down in. They looked so cozy this morning when I went out to feed them. Seeing them settled in giant nests of hay. It is a perfect morning for a steaming mug of hot chocolate with my breakfast of hot cereal.
Life is good. Emery does not have to go to work until the ice starts to melt, the same for Casi. Melanie and I decided to skip walking this morning, its a curl up with a book sort of morning.
The temperature
The temperature
The hex sign on the barn, catching the morning light
Leaves dipped in ice
Frozen paperwhites
The window of the milk house that had the marks of Jack Frost
Juniper berries
The garden produce on ice
A neighbor boy, in shorts mind you, riding his bike down the ice covered hill. Right after I snapped this picture from the warmth of my living room, he fell right on the ice, got back up and rode again down the hill. Must have some thick blood running through his veins. I was cold watching him !
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Love the hex sign. I'm completely fascinated with the history and meaning of them.
There are two 6th grade boys at the kids school that have made a pact to wear shorts every day of this school year. I shiver when I see them on days like yesterday (very cold drizzle) wearing shorts! I'm not really sure why parents allow such a thing to be honest.
Love your hex sing. I have had one on my barn for over 20 years, but it is getting very faded. Might be time for a new one. Where did you purchase yours?
Hope your garden isn't ruined.
Stay warm, stay safe--
Blessings, A
How does your garden fair in this type of freeze?
I am also a "treasure seeker" at Goodwill. With the economy as it is, Goodwill is a treasure in itself!