I used the blower on the driveway on Sunday, in the late afternoon. I knew it was still snowing, but it'd soon be dark. Monday is garbage day. When I was finished, it didn't look as if I'd done it! Pppfffftttt!
You'd think, being retired, there is no pressure. I woke up knowing I had to put garbage out. PRESSURE! Checking the temperature, it was -17 ℃. (This morning it is -19℃!) I never sleep well, knowing I have a deadline! 😆
It was bitterly cold. Taking off my gloves for a photo, my fingers froze!
There were coyote tracks all across the driveway. This shows the coyote tracks checking out the path the voles took across the driveway! This is what coyotes eat, for the most part.
We haven't seen deer much. The snowfall brought them out. I noticed one our the front window.
They emerged slowly from the forest.
🎁 It's my birthday this month. We bought me two new trailcams. They are inexpensive these days. Most of them seem to be cellular, meaning you have to buy a monthly plan where the camera will upload your images directly.
I find going out to the forest means I am getting fresh air and walking. Plus, why should I pay them for this? I need more SD Cards, though. I keep dropping them, or they wear out, or I put them in pockets and can't find them. Sigh. Ain't old age fun?!
I am really excited!
This new trailcam has sensors on either side (see arrows), which helps trigger the camera and capture the critters better! That is the theory...
12 comments:
Nice plowing machine! Interesting history that the previous folks also fed the deer. They certainly spread the word! Linda in Kansas
Consider carrying a heavy little zip lock baggie to put the tiny chip card in from the cameras. Did you know wearing nurse gloves under winter gloves helps to keep your hands warmer while doing snow work? Linda in Kansas
...Jenn, you will never run out of things to do.
Hari Om
Well, I hope there are lots of fun and entertaining videos in (y)our future!!! Always love to see your critters and somehow deer and snow just seems 'right'... YAM xx
The trough looks manger-like, appropriate for the season. Good stuff with the new cameras. Happy Birthday whenever it comes.
Happy Birthday this month and what a great gift. How beautiful it is to see the deer and the critters moving around in the snow. I so enjoy these videos, which means your birthday gift is a treat for me too. LOL. Keep Warm my friend...
Love seeing your deer. I know what you mean about deadlines...I have anxious nights before anything. Yes even putting out the garbage.
I have those same trail cameras. I find them the easiest to use. My only complaint is the time and date stamps don't hold. Hopefully it will be warm enough today for poopsie and I to walk back up the hill to the forest. I haven't swapped out the chips in awhile. BTW, Staples have the best price on SD cards. Just bought a handful.
We have only had a dusting of snow, more sleet and freezing rain.
The deer photos are wonderful. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
I like the snowblower video! You have so much to do in the winter, just to keep up on normal every day things. Love the deer visiting.
Ridiculous to pay a plan just for a trailcam. I'm sure you will work out a better way. Do you have the little container the cards come in, or a tiny plastic box when you swap the cards? That's mighty cold, keep warm and take care not to skid !!!!
I would be feeding the deer too just to be able to see them all the time.
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