Thawing Out

Mud season has arrived

 

 A doe sheltering from the storm

 Rabbit eating Yucca

Icicle sculpture

   

Evening visitor

 

 Resting Doe (taken from 1/4 mile)

Cottontail enjoying grass

 

daily haiku

busy bunnies
chase each other in the snow
they have spring fever

 

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daily haiku

shell pink sky
early sun gives way to clouds
warmer air moves in

 

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It is a long time since I posted on my blog - but it's been a long winter and certainly is not over yet. Today it is sunny and 49' - I keep waiting for it to reach 50' ( a psychological barrier)  but it is resisting.  Prior to this we've had snowstorm on snowstorm with rain and ice in between. The roads have been dangerously covered with ice and my friend Nan and I decided we are getting too old to try being pioneer women any longer; so if the roads are badly iced or if there is a storm brewing we just stay home.  I have adapted well to this routine, relaxed, read, and just enjoyed having the time to myself. I have not enjoyed the sessions at 20-30' below zero and groan at the propane bills, however my gas (petrol) bill is half as much with less driving and the welcome drop in gas prices. I suppose I can't complain, other places in the US have had worse, right now the SE is suffering terrible ice storms and loss of power. I think 30' below is preferable to that as long as the propane lasts.

 

 My friends in the house don't seem to care about the weather.  I've seen Fred all over the house to where I am thinking he has a gang with him.  Currently he is in the shower stall. I left the door open so he could get out but a week later he has been joined by one of his mates and they seem to be enjoying the new apartment!  Box Elder bugs are slowing down but they got to the point where I had to use the vacuum. Prolific little critters.

 

I think it is possible that my properties could sell in the next month or two. I've had some showings and recent viewers seemed very enthusiastic.  It would be nice to be able to move come spring.

 

The photos above were taken with my new camera, bought with birthday gifts from family and friends. Just a point and shoot but it has an awesome zoom lens and most of the animals above were taken through the windows.

 

In many ways I don't want winter to end - I love the lazy life it has offered - but I might have to go back to being a pioneer again!