Brutal

One word describe's tonight's chores....brutal. I'd had the foresight to do half my chores this morning before it got deathly cold. I'm sure glad I did. Mike also pitched in and hauled a few buckets of water to help speed up my chores.  I was only out for an hour but I think the temps dropped while I was out. But then again, the sun was setting when I finally got out.

When I came in I checked the weather. It's currently 11 below and the wind chill is 39 below. That's too darn cold. Dude was rude and pushy tonight. He was ready to go in immediately! Everyone was happy to get inside. I threw extra hay and I know they were all ready to go in by the time I finally got out to do chores. 

I can't even think about the horses that are stuck outside with no shelter. I'm thinking of those feedlot horses that are having to suffer through this weather. I decided though that instead of complaining about this weather, that I would go through some of the pictures from our trip to the Black Hills. At least this way, I'll see green! I thought maybe you'd enjoy some green pictures too. Aaah for green and lush pastures. Soon...spring will be here soon.