Thursday, December 6, 2007
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Doesn't The Title Fit?| Amusing Reflections Of A CountryGirl... doesn't the title fit? Late on Wednesday night we received our first heavy snow of the season. It snowed a little bit on Thanksgiving, but melted by morning on the next day. When I woke up yesterday I could see the snow lingering on the tree branches, high above by my window. The curtain was closed but I could see through one of the sides that was not quite closed all the way. I was freezing and I wanted to stay in my warm bed. After debating on whether to sleep the whole day in bed or not, I decided that either way I had to go feed the goats. I turned off the annoying buzzing of the alarm and grabbed my barn clothes, and the proceeded downstairs. I put them on and then zipped up my jacket. As I opened the door, I felt the cool air rush in to consume to the heat. I stepped out onto the porch and put on my snow-boots. After getting the feed from the garage, I went treading through the white blanket of snow to where the sound of bleating could be heard. A rooster or two could also be heard in the background along with the neighing of two very hungry horses. I fed the goats, and then let out the chickens and found an egg lying in front of the door. I picked it up, and then went to check on the horses. Amanda would be down soon so I didn't feed them. When I went back to the goats, I could see they were shivering as was I. It was freezing. I gave them hay and closed up their pen, hoping to keep out the winter cold. It was no use. So I went back to the house. Later that night when dad came home, a few us went to the barn to put up boards where the air was coming in. While Dad and mom were measuring and cutting boards, I cleaned the goat stall, which had been cleaned a few days before but needed to be again before I gave them more hay. It was a long four hours in the freezing barn. I had no gloves and my fingers began to numb. My toes hurt because they were so cold, but we finished everything and I believe all the animals are quite comfortable. Tis not always a fun and happy snowball fight in the winter land of Indiana. I am not in favour of snow, but alas, it must be. I will tread through it until the spring comes again. |
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• Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 03:06 - Hey Hey
 Posted by Julia |
| Oh you could definetly use those scarves, and gloves set that are at GAP :D
Love Ya Julia |
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• Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 03:24 - Snow
| Posted by Auntie Christina |
| We have had two snows here already. REALLY unusual for around here! Then all kinds of FLOODING this week! I am so thankful to be warm and dry and safe, but I feel terrible for those who have lost cars, homes and even loved ones in this storm! |
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• Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 03:24 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by blessedmomof10 |
| This is one thing I am not looking forward to ....... when we get our critters to go out in the middle of winter to feed and tend them.... that does not sound too nice to me..... but alas what is one to do?
Make sure to grab some warm mittens next time. :) Blessings~ gloria |
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• Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 05:56 - Untitled Comment
| Posted by totustuus |
| Brr...I know how you feel...*teeth chatter*...I am sitting here shivering in front of my computer right now. Our room is the coldest in the house! I wish I could move my comp downstairs next to the furnace...
I always HATED feeding the chickens in the winter...I'm so glad we're not doing that anymore. I can't imagine how could it would be going outside to do animal-work. Brr. |
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• Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 02:54 - Brrr...
| Posted by Narniagirl |
| That was a well-written post. You described everything so well and I could picture it in my head. It was quite interesting to hear about your experience.
On a side note, maybe I should buy you some gloves. ;) Narniagirl |
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My Goats:
Chloe - blonde Nubian Belladonna, Chloe's doeling Eámanë, Chloe's 2nd doeling Cowboy, Chloe's buckling Heidi - brown Nubian Keçi, Heidi's doeling Elessar, a buckling from a different herd.|
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• Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 02:58 - Untitled Comment
I have GOT to enter your Holiday Bundle!! I keep meaning to and get pulled away--time is running out so I have got to do it today!
PS~ In a few days I am announcing a contest on my blog for homeschoolers and the sponsor is offering a VERY nice gift certificate! Be on the look-out! :o)
Amy