Freezing Drizzle

We started the day at 25 degrees with freezing drizzle and wind.  The boys were locked in their stalls with the top doors open this morning - a room with a view.  The barn overhang kept them warm and dry.  Boomer and Reggie would have done nicely with their doors open, but Paj and Ben would stand at the end of their runs, gazing longingly at the pasture while getting soaked.  It's one for all and all for one around here, so in they stayed.  We've warmed up to a balmy 27, the drizzle has stopped, and they are back outside, harassing each other.  After every lock-up, they must harass each other.

Scenes from a drizzly day

Ponderosa pine

Spruce

Sunflower seed head

And again

I know that Spring is coming.  We've had a couple of beautiful days this week, I found a ladybug, and I saw a bluebird!  Sure signs of Spring.



Welcome, March

Did you know that March is Colorado's "snowiest" month?  Yes indeedy, it is.  And here comes more snow, just as we were starting to see bare patches amongst the snow-covered ground.  I'm not sure how much to expect (somewhere between 1 inch and 9 inches, depending on the source) but we're ready!