Coffee anyone ?
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6:30 p.m. and we are down to 4* with who knows what the wind chill is. Luckily, it is not howling out there but still very breezy...
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3:30... sun starting to set.
We were walking down the driveway to find a tree.
Kid #3 decided it was way too cold, so went and grabbed his truck!!!!!
Kid#1 thought that looked great, and hopped in to join him.
It was nice to have the truck to put the tree into... easier than dragging it home.
Warmer than some of you. Single digits here.
We were walking down the driveway to find a tree.
Kid #3 decided it was way too cold, so went and grabbed his truck!!!!!
Kid#1 thought that looked great, and hopped in to join him.
It was nice to have the truck to put the tree into... easier than dragging it home.
Warmer than some of you. Single digits here.
Mini Horses
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Its single digits here 
not liking it!!
Is this why I never visited Alaska? Good reason.
not liking it!!Is this why I never visited Alaska? Good reason.
Baymule
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Coffee is ready. 19F here, we’re on the upswing. But still have January and February to go, those are our coldest months although December is kicking up a ruckus.
Hot water is frozen somewhere out in that add on utility room. Leaving the door open from the kitchen to try to keep it warm in there. Condensation froze on inside of glass in back door, it melted in the afternoon, puddled on floor, which froze. I pried it up and tossed it.
I hope I don’t get a busted pipe out of this mess.
I have my new propane heater on, it sure gives out the heat! Got thermostat on central heat on 70, trying to keep it warm in here. I love my new heater!
Hot water is frozen somewhere out in that add on utility room. Leaving the door open from the kitchen to try to keep it warm in there. Condensation froze on inside of glass in back door, it melted in the afternoon, puddled on floor, which froze. I pried it up and tossed it.
I hope I don’t get a busted pipe out of this mess.
I have my new propane heater on, it sure gives out the heat! Got thermostat on central heat on 70, trying to keep it warm in here. I love my new heater!
Mini Horses
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12 & feel like -2….
. Winds still ripping. Having coffee, then out. Will feed in barns. Won't be more waste than what blows around in this. Besides they need the walls to help with any warmth they can muster! Hoping all are ok. Everyone report back pls.
. Winds still ripping. Having coffee, then out. Will feed in barns. Won't be more waste than what blows around in this. Besides they need the walls to help with any warmth they can muster! Hoping all are ok. Everyone report back pls.
Baymule
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Will get up to 36F today , 21F tonight and 45 tomorrow. Lows in the 20’s for several more days. It is only 8 degrees warmer this morning than yesterday morning, but what a difference!
@Mini Horses do you have water drawn up in case of frozen pipes or power failure? I’m boiling water for sheep now.
@Mini Horses do you have water drawn up in case of frozen pipes or power failure? I’m boiling water for sheep now.
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-3 this morning on recording thermometer... Wind chill was -13 to -15 all according to who you looked at. Up to +6 at 9 a.m. Pipes are frozen... even with leaving the faucets cracked open for a trickle... could not keep them open enough to stop it from freezing... it would have run the well pump constantly and cannot afford to burn out that pump. All the cabinet doors are open and I opened up the faucets so maybe they will start to run but it is in the crawl space/basement where they froze I am sure. Hoping the pipes don't burst. 
Sun is out... it looks like a fairy tale with all the ice on the shrubs still...
Sun is out... it looks like a fairy tale with all the ice on the shrubs still...
Mini Horses
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Everyone accounted for!! Cold, but functioning! Happily eating breakfast.
Yeah, I have no water issues at house. Worry was DD whose water is from my deep well. So I can't cut off and drain barn. The above ground lines in barn are heat taped an insulated but these extremes present issues. I had her keep a drizzle and flush every couple hrs all night...moving water. She's not frozen this morn at barn or under her trailer.
I am so layered it's laughable but pretty ok except face and hands. Gloves aren't made to be both flexible and warm!! So some chores are done in shifts to accommodate. Another day of this multi chores work, then winds and temps will clear. The wind is so bad! If it would stop, the cold would be more tolerable. Air is dry.
Yeah, I have no water issues at house. Worry was DD whose water is from my deep well. So I can't cut off and drain barn. The above ground lines in barn are heat taped an insulated but these extremes present issues. I had her keep a drizzle and flush every couple hrs all night...moving water. She's not frozen this morn at barn or under her trailer.
I am so layered it's laughable but pretty ok except face and hands. Gloves aren't made to be both flexible and warm!! So some chores are done in shifts to accommodate. Another day of this multi chores work, then winds and temps will clear. The wind is so bad! If it would stop, the cold would be more tolerable. Air is dry.
Mini Horses
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I'm cooking. . Had thawed a turkey. Cut in half & took one side to DD & DGD. I'm cooking my half now. Plus, some cookies. Don't get excited and think I'm doing from scratch. Nope, pkg of Toll House turtle ones tasty and easy!
The oven heat is lovely.
. Had thawed a turkey. Cut in half & took one side to DD & DGD. I'm cooking my half now. Plus, some cookies. Don't get excited and think I'm doing from scratch. Nope, pkg of Toll House turtle ones tasty and easy!The oven heat is lovely.
