Simply Nature

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. 

 



The day after the storm...

 



 

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.