But not to all of us. Some of us get to lay about in the sun and play.
While the rest of us work.
More walnuts, I will dry them for cakes. Walnuts are very high in protein.
First though, it is important to take the hull off so they don’t go moldy. Then I will hang them in a string bag to dry for a few months. The pigs have been enjoying them as a snack, and have black snouts which is an alarming look for a pig.
The Daily View is changing its colour chart, muting and leaching, we are slowly slipping off the edge into the cold. I am not a creature of the cold. When I start to shiver – I really shiver. I like the boots and the tights and the big coats and layers, but I do prefer the heat. The heat of the sun. When I ran out to the Wendy House for firewood this morning, wearing only my nightie and slippers, the grass was crisp with frost, as I descended the stairs at a brisk clip, the cold rose up around my legs like stepping into frozen leggings. It was a fast trip.
Today I shall begin to pile the firewood up on the verandah, so I have a stash close at hand for the mornings. The cold is coming.
Now, this has to be my favourite picture from yesterday. Alarming cuteness.
When The Marmalade Cat sees me he cries and cries for milk, when he sees Boo he quietens. As long as I write quietly, with my legs pulled up and tucked up under me out of reach so he forgets I am here, all is calm.
It is 27F (-3C). I brought all the herbs in their big pots inside last night (I really must get on with that recycled glasshouse) though I stupidly forgot to pick the rest of the pears but they should be alright. I will get them today.
I hope you all have a lovely day. They are forecasting rain with snow mixed in later this afternoon. What a ridiculous weather forecast!
Your friend, celi
ps.. What was happening a year ago today ?
AND two years ago I was telling stories!
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Snow already!
I love fresh walnuts, they are very good when still damp – I’ll have to look out for some at the farmers’ market 😉
Just as long as i get these green cases off asap, so they can start to breathe..
Thanks for doing the weather report in my language, my tiny brain struggles with Fahrenheit…. so now I understand when you say its cold!
Yup, its cold, but the morning will be sunny, that is a bonus.. c
That is a bonus it’s pissing t down here. Plans to go and dig are on hold …..probably till spring 🙂
Poo.. what a bother..Though i feel a great fondness for that persistent english rain.. c
Boo and marmalade make such beautiful pictures and I know you said that you would not show anymore aaaww!! pics but you must carry on ..they are really lovely and so so sweet!
Our neighbours tree drops walnuts into our garden but my dogs get to them first. I read somewhere that walnuts are not good for dogs but they get there before I have time to sweep them up and even I do not stand under the tree waiting for a walnut to drop on my head…unlike the chicken who thought the world was falling down..can’t remember damn bird;s name!!!!
Chickin Lickin …. thought the sky was falling on her head. 🙂 Laura
yes so it was thank you
Chicken Little! 😉
that was it..thank you
glad you all got that cleared up! My brain is foggy this morning too Miss Whip, and there are dogs all over the place under these walnut trees, I wouldn’t worry, it would take a very determined dog to get into the black walnut! c
My Mom puts her green walnuts in a line in the driveway … letting the car/truck break the green shells off of them. I have just learned we are both Illinoisians! I am in the central part.
I heard about that trick, I will try it today. You are probably getting the same kid of weather then!? c
Yes, first frost this a.m.
same, and a good one too.. c
My grandfather does this every year. Only take a couple of trips and the shells come right off. I love black walnuts. I wish I had a tree close. Maybe one day…
My Dad used to drive over them to remove the hulls too!
We have had two glorious days of soft soaking rain – gardens are all clean and green again – amazing. Thank you miss c if it ’twas you that sent it 🙂 Beautiful pictures both yesterday and today – can’t believe you are into snow already. Keep warm. Laura
If there is any snow mixed in, it won’t sit on the ground, the earth is too warm yet.. it will only be a flurry if anything! hopefully.. c
That last picture is so cute!
Brrrrrr, Celi! Glad we’re not that cold here! Our heating system is on the fritz and the repairman won’t be here till 9:00 am tomorrow. I can’t believe you went out in that cold without warmer clothing! Brrrrrr! So, now that Boo and the Marmalade Cat are inseparable, will TMC be tagging along out in the pastures to help him with the stock? I have visions of him riding circus style on Boo’s back as he makes his rounds… 😉
Actually Marmalade Cat sits on top of Boo when he is sleeping, so that might not be too far out of the realms of possibility.. c
Celi, are your black walnuts? We have them everywhere in our yards, but they are soooo difficult to hull and crack, and then getting the small pieces out is very tough work!
I LOVE that last picture. What a sweet, sweet thing it must be to see these two together. I am in love with them. Keep those pictures coming, please! 🙂
Oh no, your weather is getting too cold too quick C. I, like you am a summer baby and I wish winter away before it even starts.
Now, would you look at our precious little poppet Marmalade and Nanny Boo – absolute heavenly perfection. They are going to be inseparable for life and how lovely that kitty can snuggle and get warm and cozy with her furry protector.
Have a beautiful day C.
🙂 Mandy xo
Oops, his furry protector. xo
Nightie and slippers girl? At least I put my rubber slip-ons on! I’m beginning to think that Boo and his kitten need a blog of their own!
Christine
Ridiculously cold weather here in Minnesota, too. But the sun is shining right now and it looks to be the start of a glorious day.
Thanks for sharing those adorable images. I really like the third one. Boo has this “help me” look on his face.
Funny you wrote about walking across the frost too. And thinking about needing to stack to wood on the porch. We are with you. Our first true frost this morning. The wife was outside at dawn taking pictures of it’s marks on the leaves. And I caught a glimpse of my son, who’d followed her out licking the frost off the asparagus tops. Your friend in Indiana,
Your son sounds like a very inquisitive child.. i like that! c
The last photo would make a wonderful greeting card, “Friends”. Stay warm and dry.
Hi Celi! I missed reading your blog this last little while! Great photos of your cute furry family! And the cold is coming…we have to do an inventory of the winter gear we have today. Will be making more soups and teas too. Take good care.