Calm Before the Storm

Not sure if you've heard, 

but there's a big snow storm bearing down on the East Coast.

Snow totals keep changing,

I'm expecting to measure snow in feet.

This morning on the way to work,

the sky was red and I thought of that old mariner's rhyme

"Red sky at night, sailors delight,

red sky at morning, sailors take warning"

It's been all about preparing these last few days.

I've pulled out my hand crank weather radio, 

washed blankets

and stocked up on bread milk and toilet paper.

Last night was all about prepping the chickens.

I finished covering the run in plastic sheeting

to prevent it from filling with snow

and to offer protection from the winds.

The food and water were filled and the

coop was cleaned and filled with shavings and straw.

I also put straw in the run to offer something to scratch around in and some insulation.

They have 3 suet blocks for added calorie intact and sunflower seeds.

I also hung a cabbage to offer a boredom buster.

Hopefully all these preparations ensure the girls will be safe and secure

through the storm.  

Blizzard of 2014

This past Wednesday into Thursday we had a significant snow storm.

A snow storm is marginally better than an ice storm.

The hens were all snug in their coop

though certainly not happy about being cooped up again.

Luckily we have a snowblower and child labor.

Inside we resorted to playing Monopoly that should be called

The Game That Will Not End.

 Jake was passed out.

It was tough for a puppy to jump around 24" of snow.

Luckily we were prepared for potential power outages.

We had our fridge stocked with esstentials

(Like Helluva Good French Onion Dip and Potato Chips)

and we had water stored

and wood.

But never lost power.