tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post2849026314773476805..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Baby, It's Cold OutsideMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-19999267793361432382022-12-24T18:49:16.990-06:002022-12-24T18:49:16.990-06:00tpals - Omigosh! I've never heard of a block ...tpals - Omigosh! I've never heard of a block of wild birds seeking refuse in a chicken coop! (Smart birds.) We've had only one or two birds at our suet balls or feeders today. The wind must be too strong for them to fly safely. But the poor little things will be so hungry they'll have to come out of hiding shortly. Our winds are supposed abate tomorrow morning. I sure hope so.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-68942791564805780242022-12-24T17:10:44.338-06:002022-12-24T17:10:44.338-06:00Crazy storm system,isn't it? I was looking for...Crazy storm system,isn't it? I was looking forward to tomorrow being above zero, but it's also supposed to snow more and blow. An entire flock of sparrows decided to sit out the cold inside the chicken coop. Poop everywhere.tpalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646231041413714929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-65544438536951774782022-12-24T15:10:23.115-06:002022-12-24T15:10:23.115-06:00Shepherdess55 - And the very same to you! :o)Shepherdess55 - And the very same to you! :o)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-62418110238876531572022-12-24T12:57:31.337-06:002022-12-24T12:57:31.337-06:00Merry Christmas!
Wishing you all the best in 2023....Merry Christmas!<br />Wishing you all the best in 2023.Shepherdess55https://www.blogger.com/profile/10649034708458147137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-68949519881289326532022-12-24T10:21:12.053-06:002022-12-24T10:21:12.053-06:00Michelle - Hooray for insulated coveralls and warm...Michelle - Hooray for insulated coveralls and warm boots! Now if you just have the gloves/mitts covered, you're in good shape!<br /><br />SmartAlex - Good to hear your "storm" situation is as good as it is. Remarkable what the wind can do with just a couple inches of snow, isn't it? We're outside of town and have had little damage from the wind but in town, a record wind reading of 71 mph was recorded overnight and several businesses suffered damage. Two lost roofs which is definitely not a good thing this time of year. Others had damage but not as bad as losing a roof. Wind is still gusting, trees bent and the drifts growing. Power is out for much of the county. We're fine here with our wood stoves, alternate energy and a generator if needed.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-90147233504338843352022-12-24T05:50:14.395-06:002022-12-24T05:50:14.395-06:00Thankfully our rain didn't last long so we did...Thankfully our rain didn't last long so we did not have an ice problem. We got a couple of inches of dry snow yesterday morning which the wind made the most of all day. The thermometer on the porch hit zero last evening and its still there. The airport was claiming -6 at the time. Still howling winds but so far no catastrophes. Its brisk out!SmartAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219182373225762230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-43623749212202206322022-12-23T23:37:32.153-06:002022-12-23T23:37:32.153-06:00Our weather is nothing compared to yours, but I HA...Our weather is nothing compared to yours, but I HAVE broken out my insulated overalls and am making good use of some warm, waterproof boots I found on eBay recently!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-34359234409365907832022-12-23T22:06:26.965-06:002022-12-23T22:06:26.965-06:00Leigh - Omigosh! That is really cold for you. I ...Leigh - Omigosh! That is really cold for you. I wonder if your weather is the same system that is punishing us? If so, it's one whopper of a large storm. Since snow banked up against our house does definitely help to insulate it and keep it warmer I'm assuming the snow drift might do the same. However, the wind hitting that side of the house is what continues to pile the snow up against those windows. It continues to grow as time goes on!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-292896711109376312022-12-23T20:25:00.731-06:002022-12-23T20:25:00.731-06:00The arctic front finally made it to my neck of the...The arctic front finally made it to my neck of the woods today. Temp is currently 15 F and still falling. I was hoping maybe it wouldn't get this far south! I have no idea what the wind chill is, but we've had a lot of wind today and none of the animals want to go out.<br /><br />Does the snow drift help block wind and drafts hitting your house? Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-37698378200957145422022-12-23T20:06:35.288-06:002022-12-23T20:06:35.288-06:00DFW - I know your current temps probably seem low ...DFW - I know your current temps probably seem low to some, but for us it sounds almost warm! Sending good holiday wishes to you, too. Enjoy the time in any way you choose to do so. Merry Christmas!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-75620035977797911602022-12-23T17:54:28.577-06:002022-12-23T17:54:28.577-06:00Guess I can't complain about our 20s & tee...Guess I can't complain about our 20s & teens for the next three nights. Hoping the wind will die down. We aren't built for 10 degree wind chills here in the deep south. Stay safe & warm & enjoy your White Christmas.<br />DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.com