cranberry
Today's snow was predicted to begin around noon, with less than an inch accumulation. So when I received problematic paperwork in this morning's mail requiring a couple of hours to sort out in person, I decided not to wait til Monday but to go immediately and take care of it so I wouldn't have it in the back of my mind all weekend. Less than an inch of snow would mean either light snow that wouldn't be bad driving, or heavy snow that would be easy to wait out before coming back home.
Well, the "noon" part was correct. But heavy snow was still falling
when I got home at three and went out to check on the goats.
Violet on one of the narrow goat-paths.
If you click to embiggen you can see the path.
I know I've said this before: I'd rather have any amount of snow than a quarter-inch of ice. Chores are harder and take longer but they get done. We've got firewood, food, and - touch wood - we've got water.
And of course, daily markmaking.
I hope all is well in your varied and far-flung corners of the world.
Thanks for visiting and commenting on mine.
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The cranberry is lovely, and I can see the waddle in the duck. And the snow in the paddocks - deeper than ever! Wow! Glad you made it home with no problems.
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Chris from Boise
Thanks, Chris!
DeleteNice paintings, I like the duck walking.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sometimes I'm so sleepy when I do the markmaking, I don't remember what I've painted or drawn until I see it the next morning. The duck was one of those :)
DeleteCranberries are so pretty - I really like your cross section. I love the bits of life you capture with photography and paint.
ReplyDeleteI see that Violet is still up to her shoulders in snow. It's been quite a start to winter for us and for you.
ReplyDeleteWow - that's a lot of snow! But I'm with you in thinking that snow is much better than ice. Your duck looks like she(he?) is doing a little dance of joy.
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