Snow and Cold

Hannah and I went out to run an errand yesterday.

On our way home

just as we came over the bridge

we were greeted with this sight.

It must have happened just seconds in front of us.

He had west bound 212 completely blocked.

It made for some pretty views at home though.

Today was MUCH warmer

so I walked out in the field a ways to get some pictures.

On my way back up to the shed

the feeder calves all came up to the fence to watch 

and welcome me back.

No Warmer

We got freezing rain over night 

in addition to the wind that started at 1:00 a.m.

It is absolutely BRUTAL out there!

We are happy to be in and done for the day already.

Snow, Cold, & Wind

I guess it's going to be awhile before we use these again.

We went to a funeral today.
We got home before before the roads and winds got too bad.
We did see one truck and trailer in the ditch though.

The boys did some work in the shop
since UFC closed at noon because of the weather.

There was a fun drift in the little barn.

A frozen waterer was discovered at chore time.
It took some teamwork 
but it was eventually thawed and insulated and put back together
with a light bulb inside.

And now we are inside relaxing and trying to warm up.

Chilly Chores

I am of the opinion 

that it is much more pleasant to do chores 

in July.

It was chilly out there this morning!

Hands

The hands were hard at work yesterday.

The manure spreader broke a shear bolt on the last load.

The baler is still in need of fixing after the last corn stalk baling of the year.

Molly's in need of a new bed.