Snow!

Yesterday was a bit of a surprise when I walked out the door to do morning chores. I wasn’t expecting to see snow, and so much of it at that! The weatherman hadn’t predicted that we would be in a small band of a snowstorm. The snow was coming down at a pretty good pace. By the time I was finished with chores (which only take a few minutes because the herd is on round bales), my tracks were already covered with a light layer of new snow.

I’ve been doing a better job of keeping up with the water in the mare/pony pen. Mike left work early yesterday so that he could push snow. I think the weatherman said we got about five inches of snow. I believe it too. It was nice to not have to wade through a bunch of snow but underneath was slick. I slipped a half dozen times before I ended up flat on my backside by the mare/pony pen. Luckily no one was around to hear my curse words. I hate falling on the ice/snow.

I have decided that once we are done with this round bale for the mares/ponies, I’ll switch to the big squares. Now that I’m fighting a good half foot of snow to get to the hay, it’s just not worth it. That’ll make the rounds go a little bit farther and I can sure handle that. I’m getting spoiled not having to throw hay all the time. I do miss getting to hang out with the herd, but it is safer this way. I don’t have hungry horses trying to run me over. If my calculations are right, the round bales should last until mid-January. Then it’ll be back to the big squares. But by then, they’ll need the better quality hay.

I’m excited for the snow. Maybe now we won’t be in such a severe drought next year. I’m still worried but I think I’m required to worry about something. I’d prefer not having to deal with snow and ice but if it means that we won’t be in a drought any more, or at least not such a severe drought, I say bring on the snow.

I can’t believe that Christmas is right around the corner. I’m so unprepared this year.  I guess what gets done, gets done and that’ll be that. I should be happy that at least some things are getting done.  I’m planning on taking a few days off around Christmas but I doubt we’ll be able to get any major projects started let alone finished. I think with all that’s going on, we’ll probably just hang out with family and enjoy some family quality time.

I’m fighting a head cold thanks to the Bear. Hopefully it’ll be gone before Christmas but we’ll see.  I’m not sure how much more I’ll post until after Christmas. I’m trying to get caught up on a few things before I take time off of the paying job.  I am definitely looking forward to some much needed family and Bear time. This year I’ve tried to focus more on family but I’m hoping to spend the next year focused more on fundraising and bringing awareness to the plight of the horses.

Sorry, I’m sure this post isn’t making much sense. I think this cold is having an effect on my thinking process. I’ll try to post a few more times before Christmas but if I don’t, have a safe and Merry Christmas!