January sunshine

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Yesterday we were in the very throws of winter. The weather forecast was for us to get 3-7 inches of fresh snow, with more overnight. With this forecast Kittee and I decided it was a good time to once again watch the Coen brothers' - FARGO. Once again it was funny, sad, chilling, a dark thriller to watch on a cold snowy night.

This morning we awoke to mostly cloudy skies, with a little snow in the air. Kittee was not planning on heading for her PDT office very early today, with the snow cover we received yesterday and overnight. Last evening we had brought in a couple of extra logs to keep the fire ablazed overnight, and hopefully give us a blazing startup for this morning. Bedroom temperature this morning was 40º, coffee was made, so we had our first cup of go-joe juice while under the electric heated sheets. A refreshing way to start the day at the ranch.

About 7:00 we came out for another cup of coffee, and sit by the blazing a.m. fire. The snow had stopped and we went to the office window to check on the horses. OH, for joy!! They were happy; everyone was jogging around in the paddock, some jumping and bucking with joy... the snow has stopped. Today we had about 15-20 minutes of morning horsey entertainment. It is a lot of fun to watch the herd as the weather changes. Usually if it is for the better... sun to shine, or in the summer if it is cooling the herd really start kicking up their heels and having fun.

While I prepared breakfast, Kittee suited up and went out and feed the herd. Kittee was quite concerned and was thinking that Petunia was not eating, I told her that I didn't think so. Petunia was always right there on the goats rations as soon as Hans realized that he could not eat all the hay that we give the goat herd for their meal.

The snow has stopped for now. The measurement on top of the truck reads 6" of accumulation. The current weather forecast is for more winter weather coming our way all week. There is suppose to be another winter storm coming in tonight and a storm through here every 24-36 hours for the balance of the week. Now, where are those tickets to Hawaii that we had laying around here? We may just have to be satisfied watching again and again the Kauai slide show sent to us by Bro. Jack, for the remainder of this week. ;>)


Later this afternoon when I was out feeding the herds, I went ahead and took a few shots of Petunia to email Kittee and let her know that there is a reason that Petunia is just as big around as the rest of the goats.

After feeding everyone I continued to clear trails in the snow for easy access to the barn, the woodpile, Kittee's car, and the bird feeding area of the driveway. All is well now and the sun is shining this afternoon.

Our bluff has reappeared today with all its brilliant splendor and in a new blanket of white. It is nice to have this particular piece of landscaping placed in our backyard by the Great Spirit, for all to enjoy.

Wish you could be here, evvverybody's happy, and the children are dancing. (see the attached video)



a wintry day in the life at McKuster Ranch -- Dale