Sunday 8 January 2023

Crumbly Acres Vegetation Management

 I had a nice hair cut on Friday. It was the first time in ages I didn't have anxiety. Such a relief. I slept in until 8 a.m. today. A miracle. I am not as crumbly as I was. JB is managing a cold. 

It's been a month since we've had a full day with sunshine. I just heard that on the weather report. It occurs to me that it is true. We've a light snow falling now. 

Word of the day has to be apricity: the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day - and perhaps, by extension, a glimpse of sunshine after a long, hard chill. – Susie Dent

Vegetation Management continues on Crumbly Acres (<= the back story). It's been a long haul since the December snow storm. 

I am making progress, although it is slow. It is a bit more evident. Thankfully. It is discouraging. I decided to fill containers with the cut up pieces. They will make fine kindling once they dry out.


Funny story: I was taking an older container of kindling to the house, in another garbage can. After I bonked it on the wagon, a deermouse fly out, and around the shed. I laughed out loud! 

I cannot do the biggest trunks, and I shall have to wait patiently until we get that done. Patience has been thin these days.  This is such a limb. It takes too much juice out of the reciprocal saw, which only lasted a feeble half hour Friday.  The smell of the pine sap is amazing, however.  It's on my gloves, my saw, and my work coat. It's a hoot, the sweet smell, and the hard work.



There is so much to do. We've since had a skiff of snow, and the deer were scarce in the warmer temperatures. The grass was green in spots, and there was more food available. 

Who else would be sawing up wood in the rain? Moi. This is where Labbit seems to be hiding out. It is peculiar weather. This morning it is -8 C., whereas this was Friday, and it was above zero. I decided to take the weekend off!


Finally there is proof! Jan. 6, a skiff of snow; Labbit and a red fox. We'll see how long Labbit lasts. I am happy to host her under the deck. I never see her in the daytime. 

run, bunny! from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Sunset was lovely.

I'll leave you with a January photo of Tigger. This is what a 'normal' January looks like. 



17 comments:

Tom said...

...winter can be a rough time of winter.

Barbara Rogers said...

Good catch of labbit and fox. Yes, she is just a lucky little thing. Oh the scent of all that pine sap...you sure gave me a good memory link. Now I'm going to drive around till I find a pine tree willing to have a conversation with me, where the owners won't see and complain about that strange old lady! My life is so devoid of all of your nature! So I appreciate your sharing it so much!

Elephant's Child said...

I am so glad that you decided to take the weekend off - you have been working incredibly hard.

Nancy J said...

And so your winter continues, down here, we have had more rain in so many places, the ladies tennis final at Auckland was delayed for the start, then a huge time suspension after the first set was almost finished. And we have a cyclone approaching . Mornings are already darker. Labbit, no doubt he is savvy and will have that safety hole under the deck all ready for a fast escape.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Thanks for that Tigger tease at the tail of your talk...🤭 You certainly get your work out with all that tending of the acres... YAM xx

Anvilcloud said...

It is sunny right now over here in CP. That is the benefit of a cold spell in winter — you finally get some sun. I understand that is going to change again soon.

William Kendall said...

A good day of sunshine seems quite elusive these days.

Cloudia said...

I'm so glad you were able to enjoy your haircut without the previous anxiety, my friend. You are such a sturdy and resilient person in my eyes Jenn

Ontario Wanderer said...

I wish someone in our house would work as hard as you do in yours!

Peace Thyme said...

I never heard the word, apricity, before! And, I consider myself a wordsmith! Thank you for that!

Red said...

You're a perfect example of winter is fun if you get out in it.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Looks like you were trying to stay on top of things. Love your "normal" January photo.

DUTA said...

A nice hair cut can do wonders to one's mood , especially in winter with its gloomy days.

DrumMajor said...

Love Tigger hiding behind the tree. Check out the cordless chain saws! Those new smaller ones advertised on TV look workable. Linda in Kansas

Gill - That British Woman said...

can't get over how tame the deer are.

Jeanie said...

I think I just realized the reason I live in the city and not the country. I couldn't handle the outside work! Well done!

Divers and Sundry said...

Look at all those limbs and branches! The trees are wonderful, but the maintenance looks hard. It would be worth it, though, to host the wildlife :)