What To Talk About...

Have you noticed that so many of my posts of late have something to do with the weather? 

 My apologies... but weather is such an integral part of farm life and has a profound effect on the days... most especially in the winter time.

It's that time of year... when there's no happenings in the gardens, and fewer hours are spent out-of-doors.  There's less to share at this time of year.  So, yes, I've become one of those persons who love to talk about the weather!

Yesterday's was a surprise.  

We awoke to a lovey, albeit drizzly, morning.  This is exactly the kind of snow that I love - enough to make everything white and lovely, but not enough to have to shovel or plow!

It's funny how animals seem to know when bad weather is approaching.  On the evening before this snow, 15 of our 20 guineas chose to sleep inside the duck house.


  Normally about five are there on any given night.  Sometimes, our animals are better predictors of the weather than the meteorologists!


"Yup!  100% chance of snow!" said the runner ducks.


The chickens were not so eager to leave their houses yesterday.  They line up at the door awaiting my arrival.  Normally they come running out as soon as I open the door.  But on mornings when there's snow,  they stand there looking at it with such disdain.


Naturally, the snow didn't last through the day and added to the already muddy ground - but we all enjoyed the look while it lasted.

As promised, I'll share the most recent indoor projects.  A sweater and matching hat...

And two sets of coordinated fitted crib sheets/changing pad covers from these two fabrics, for a friend's daughter who is expecting.

Comments

colleen said…
I always enjoy your weather photos and love to see your knitting sewing projects. Have a great day! xoxo
jaz@octoberfarm said…
the sweater set is fabulous as are the crib items! i love the pic of the donkeys in their shed.we have snow on the way for tomorrow!
This N That said…
I love your sweater and the hat. Very pretty. You will have more snow to talk about tomorrow. I think may even have to shovel this one. Have a happy Tuesday. Hugs.
daisy g said…
I personally love your snowscapes, especially since we haven't yet had one snowflake fall so far this winter!
Isn't it amazing how intuitive animals are?!
I talk about weather all the time ! It is our common denominator 😁! We got about 8” of snow and it IS pretty. Unfortunately my hubby fell and hurt 2 fingers and sprained his ankle, twice! Stay safe in your farm travels doing chores. Love the hat and sweater. What a great gift.
Debbie said…
I never tire of any of your posts. Thank you for brightening my day!
Lisa said…
I love your winter pictures -- so beautiful! Maybe your guineas sense the drop in barometric pressure.....
THE BEARDED ONE said…
I LOVE SNOW AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM DRIVING IN IT...WE LIVE UNDERA CROOKED CURVEY HILL AND I HAVE NEVER NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT WHEN I NEEDED TO...BUT...WE HAVE A GRANDSON WHO IS AUTASTIC...IF IF SPELLED IT RIGHT..AND HE LIVES ON A SLIGHT INCLINE ANE WORKS AT THE NURSING HOME..THERE IS A STEEP DOWNHILL W/A CURVE AT THE BOTTOM AND A CROOKED UP HILL DRIVE TO GET TO THE NURSING HOME...ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD HAD A 75/100 FOOT HOLLAR WHICH SCARES MY WIFE AND I FOR HIS SAFETY...BUT..HE LOVES PLAYING IN THE SNOW...BUT DOES NOT RELISH DRIVING IN IT...THANKFULLY...ONE OF THE WORKERS W/A 4 WHEEL DRIVE PICKED HIM UP LAST YEAR WHEN IT WAS SNOW AND ICE COVERED...I LOVE THE PICS AND POST ABOUT WEATHER AND ANY AND ALL OF THE THINGS ABOUT THE FARM AND YOUR GRAND KE=IDS AND
Jeannie said…
Apologize for posting about the weather? Never! When I was growing up my Dad would consistently shush us when the weather report came on TV and we all paid close attention. The sweater and hat set is adorable. I also love the fabric for the new baby's sheets and pads. Don't you think the choices for baby fabric are so much prettier these days than when we were young mommies?
Karen said…
LOVE weather 'talk' - enjoy it very much! **drizzling, gray, cold day here in the Pacific Northwest - I'm a native - so I LOVE it:) Keep well!
Your farm looks so beautiful in snow! I love your weather posts always so don't worry a bit about posting too many of them. You can't! And your pictures are always such a joy to see, no matter what the season! Oh I love the sweater and hat you made and crib sheets too. You are so creative. I love when you post things that you're making, baking at home too. Seems to be a muddy winter at your place this year...maybe Spring will arrive early for you? Hope so! Take good care.