Usually February is a good, solid, predictably cold month. None of the January melt/thaw/rain/snow/sleet stuff. It has been warmish. We began a melt Feb. 16th. I took these at bedtime. The snow was melting off the roof.
Tuesday I had to use the roof rake. It is a handy tool. It just kept dripping and it was going to be cold overnight. It's heavy snow.
Busy day! Tuesday Joe had both foot care at 9, and a cancer treatment injection (Lupron) at 2:30. The nurse pokes him in his hip, but first he must drop his pants.
I went out to feed his deer, while Joe showered in preparation. They were happy to see me.
I was not putting on snowshoes to go take a closer look. It'd been raining overnight, the driveway and sidewalk were icy. Owls are infrequent fliers, but I've lots of photos. This is from 2023:
Indoor play is important. Cinnamon has been enjoying playing 'snake' with me.
We've got a storm approaching. The colours show a variety of precipitation approaching. Oh yay. Rain, snow, sleet or hail?
Drop his pants? Back in the early 50s that is where we took our penicillin shots.
ReplyDeleteHe gets it in his hip, AC!
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ReplyDeleteI've given up even checking the forecast on any regular basis. I just look out the window and accept what's there. It's all one can do! YAM xx
It's things like having to rake a roof that is full of snow that all of us here in Texas would never think about. Lots of chores when you live in areas where there is heavy snow. I can only imagine the weight that piles up on the roof. We are expecting highs in the low 80's today.
ReplyDeleteI thought the female owls were on the nest now, with the males bringing them food. I have heard lots of chit chat in the trees between my house and the road where I'm sure they nest. I hope that storm misses us this time. Toronto is getting hammered.
ReplyDeleteIt's more like April May here, Karen!
DeleteWe finally had a lot of the snow melt of our flat roof yesterday. It is raining ice pellets here right now.
ReplyDeleteI like Cinnamon's quilt! -Kate
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kate! It was a gift from Jean in New Zealand.
DeleteI hope his treatment doesn't make him feel too bad afterwards. Haha, you got Cinnamon energized.
ReplyDelete...we have deer hoof prints everywhere!
ReplyDeleteMissing us, or at least we hope that map is accurate. At present I am hearing lots of thumps and scrapes as a wonderful neighbour and his buddy are shovelling the roof. We had a lot of snow in January and JG worries about the support beam in the main room. They are harnessed to the chimney, so I am not expecting any hurtling bodies.
ReplyDeleteOur roof rake has a shield that catches the snow and slides it down so it does not hit the raker. Very civilized. Will post photo. Maybe. First, find photo.
It's rain in my neck of the woods. This morning a lot but then sunny and 61. Go figure. Rick is convinced that winter is over. (I'm not.) But it might be for him if he goes to Florida to visit his dad. I loved the Cinnamon video. Lizzie and I do something similar in bed with my hand under the covers. Good thing it's thick covers. She attacks like Cinnamon does!
ReplyDeleteI have trouble with heavy snow. Sometimes visibility is limited like yesterday and you stumble and fall through the snow. Ordinary snow shovelling is fine but heavy stuff is a problem.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're doing okay with the roof rake. That's a lot of snow. Bet the deer are happy. Be careful. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThe deer are good company.
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