Yesterday we got our first serious snow of the season.
About 8" of light but sticky snow.
Small plants seem to get a disproportionate load of snow.
Maybe it's character-building?
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The youngest goats have seen a lifetimes-worth of ice already,
but this was their first "real" snow...
and it did not slow them down one bit.
While all the goats were tied for their breakfast buckets,
I took a few minutes to enjoy the west view from the barn.
The tree in the center of the image
is a magnificent red oak, Quercus rubra.
I hope you are having a lovely weekend wherever you are!
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Beautiful pictures...
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Titti
Thank you so much! Your photographs are lovely, and so evocative of a beautifully crafted life!
DeleteWe have had several beautiful days sun and upper fifties and sixties. A record, Snow coming Mon, Tues and Wed. ugg. Really like the Red oak. Youngsters are cute, what's the name of the one with the black under coat?
ReplyDeleteThat's Tansy, and the grey and silver kid is her sister, Fern. Their mum is Tsuga :)
DeleteIt really does boggle the mind that those seemingly fragile plants can support the weight of that snow. Amazing photos once again!
ReplyDeletePlants do so many amazing things that humans can't begin to understand or achieve...a plant science course is a humbling, dazzling experience!
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Beautiful Tree! The snow looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe red oak has a stunning branch profile. Great photos
Hi Quinn, I enjoyed catching up with you tonight reading your blog. I loved the snow pictures. I don't especially like to drive in the snow, but I love the pictures of it. I always like the animals it makes me think of growing up on the farm. Thank you for stopping by to visit me. Take care. Hugs and Prayers from Your Missouri Friend Shirley
ReplyDeleteI love your photos and the wuzzy goats. It was very pretty snow. Made for a beautiful sunset on Friday.
ReplyDeleteThat last picture is really beautiful! Sending warm wishes your way!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of your snow, hope it doesn't last too long, so that you can lead an easier life. That red oak is a fantastic shape ,it must be a beauty to see when it's dressed in it's autumn robe. Take care and stay warm.
ReplyDeleteLove that first pic - sort of like snow in motion :)
ReplyDeleteThe snow on the 'weeds' is so lovely, it is good to take a moment to appreciate it between shivers. :)
ReplyDelete"Tied for their breakfast buckets." That's what I need to do. I separate the ones who either need it the most or get chased the most, the rest just play musical feeders. Funny how what the other goat has got has to be better, even though it's the same thing.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll write a post about my feeding routine...it works about 95% of the time which, in goat terms, is an Olympic victory ;)
DeleteThese branches look like cotton plants! Snow makes for beautiful images while it's still fresh and sparkly. Your goats look nice 'n woolly, no wonder they weren't fazed by the snow. That's a nice red oak, looks like the king of the forest. Happy Snowy Sunday Quinn!
ReplyDeleteWendy
I love living this life of yours through your beautiful photos, my friend! Happy Superbowl Sunday - XOXO
ReplyDeletesnow expected tomorrow and rest of week...a 16 year old boy helped me prep so I think I'm ready. Please God. Quinn, be safe out there.
ReplyDeleteOh that made me laugh - I know exactly what you mean! Remember what it felt like to be strong and tireless? Yeah, me neither.
DeleteI'm glad you have some snow now! Do the young goats frolic in it like puppies? And, does the severity of the winter affect their coats? Sorry to be so full of questions :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful snapshots!
Good questions! I haven't been able to detect a relationship between the coats and the severity of a season, but we've also had such short-term fluctuations in recent years (or so it seems to me) that no matter what kind of coat they put on, they are always a bit over- or under-dressed now and then. But I only worry about them when we have sudden hot days in what "should" be the middle of winter. Cashmere is a very, very warm fiber!
DeleteOh, and it's not snow-related, but there is the occasional WILD frolic in Goat World - I hope to someday get a video clip. Surprisingly, it is usually initiated by the big goats leaping around like crazy things - the little goats are mostly running like mad to get out of the way!
DeleteBeautiful snow pictures!
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