Coffee anyone ?

[Bunnylady]

Hauling water is a whole lot of no fun!

If it gets above 40° during the day, I can turn on the water to the rabbitry and barn areas and not have to haul it by hand; I just have to remember to turn it off and drain everything before it freezes at night. Yesterday, when I went into the rabbitry after turning the water back on, the tank to the automatic watering system was still empty. Checked everything leading up to the tank, no problems, concluded there must be a little ice in the valve inside the tank still unmelted. Go back to the house, fill some jugs with hot water to put in the tank, haul 'em out to the rabbitry, and the rabbits are drinking all over the place when I walk in. Yup, tank working fine now - cute.

They've been dithering back and forth as to whether our weather is going to be rain or snow; it all depends on the timing. BB2K's Theater class has a play tonight. I told her that the school may decide conditions are too nasty and cancel evening activities - kind of a "stay tuned" situation.

 

[Sourland]

Well, we got the snow, but less than was predicted. Coffee is brewed.

 

[AClark]

We didn't get any snow, but it's so cold. It was 4 this morning, which isn't much for y'all in cold climates, but we are not prepared for this. Some changes are going to happen before next winter, as we are slugging through this trying to keep everyone watered. My hose is frozen, I'm hoping it'll thaw out in the sun today.

 

[Sara Ranch]

Hauling gallons of water, multiple trips, to the cows - great exercise! And you know the cattle pasture is the one FURTHEST away! Thank goodness I didn't get pigs before winter. THEIR pasture is even further away!

Coffee was great! Thank you! I'll make some for everyone tomorrow. And some tea and some hot chocolate! It will be ready, even though I will be outside, doing chores. Help yourselves.

 

[Mini Horses]

Snowing now. Been at it a couple hrs but 35 when it began & didn't stick at first. Cold front has moved it to 29 & it's coming down with a vengeance. At this rate, if it keeps up for time predicted, we'll get an easy 4-6 inches.

While it was "warm" this morning --relative term-- I filled all tubs and drained hoses, re closed the cutoffs, etc. Grain this AM, loaded hay and said "have a nice day".

I could NOT, NOT, NOT live where this weather is a norm. Nope...just not me. Of course, I live where it is NOT the norm and here it is anyway Feb is our worst month. Can it get worse?? Deliver me, please..

Having umpteenth cup now... may need wine instead.

 

[Baymule]

I could NOT, NOT, NOT live where this weather is a norm. Nope...just not me. Of course, I live where it is NOT the norm and here it is anyway Feb is our worst month. Can it get worse?? Deliver me, please..

Having umpteenth cup now... may need wine instead.

Me neither! And we still have February to come!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

x3

 

[frustratedearthmother]

may need wine instead.

Absolutely! I agree....feed/water for the critters first - wine for you after!

 

[Sourland]

Coffee is brewed. Grab a cup and thaw your hands.

 

[Sourland]

Dumped that whole last pot. "Waste not , want not." Coffee tent may be shutting down. Those Krispy Kremes on the counter are only a 'little bit' stale.