The day before the storm... |
Changes between one
day and the next can often times be dramatic as we certainly just experienced. Today
is sunny and bright. The blizzard of the
past two days has moved on and a magical and very white world remains.
I finally donned my
outdoor wear, not exactly suitable for snow as much as for cold but the only
clothes that would keep me somewhat dry and comfortable, and took a short
walkabout to explore my immediate surroundings.
Buddy finally decided
that the worst was over and made his way out of the doghouse which is located within
the barn. Snowball happily ran, jumped,
slid - enjoying every inch of the snow-laden yard seemingly relaying to Buddy all
what he had missed during his self-imposed sequester the past wo days. I had my
loyal companions at my side again.
The livestock, mostly
the cattle, made their own trails through the snow. The sheep were less prone to wander being
shorter and the walking more difficult for them. Glenn helped by plowing a few well-placed paths
between food, water and shelter.
The chickens will remain
in their house for a while. I cannot
even see their access door as it is well under a cover of snow. But, that is OK with the chickens as they do
not like their feet touching snow. Never
have.
Mother Nature can
certainly create elegant beauty.
The action of the blustery
wind and the resulting drifts are so interesting - modest yet astonishing shapes. In various places, exposed ground gives way
to 3 and 4 foot hills of gracefully sculpted snow. Rooftops skillfully decorated with nature’s own
icing.
The result is of
peace fashioned out of chaos.
Simply amazing.
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