Yesterday really did dawn bitterly cold without a touch of sun all day. 
We heat the house with one fireplace as you know (the bedrooms are unheated) and yesterday the warmth did not reach the glass house so we took all the pots into the house but the plantings in the beds had to just brave it out. Unfortunately there have been losses. All good learning though as this is the first winter we have had the glass room attached to the house.
The wind picked up as it snowed and the day looked like this. Close to zero visibility. 
What can you do.
Oh – here is what you can do!
Sleep on top of your mother.
Oh thats it!
By 5pm last night my legs were jelly from fighting this wind and snow. I was never cold because as you know I wear a lot of clothing. I dress for the winter. Thanks to my New Zealand sisters I wear wool. And wool is the best thing for keeping a body warm. So I am not cold – but the wind was blowing and house did not warm up (we got as high as 56F (13C) in the house) and when I was outside the wind slapped me in the mouth at every opportunity. I had to run a new line out to the sheeps water and everything got tangled and my language deteriorated. I was out there fr too long. Even Boo was a little shocked. The kittens were due to be taken to the vet for their jabs but my little car would not have made it to the end of the track so that was re-scheuled. And my hairdressers appointment was postponed. Yes I have a wedding to attend and no I have no intention of attending it looking like a Wild Man from Borneo.. (A very sad story at the best of times those two little wild men – they were strong though.)
Contrary to that popular catch cry – “They can take me as they find me” I do care what I look like and refuse to look like a worn out old farmer.. so I will crawl through the snow to get to the hairdressers if I have to! Though I may not have to as the weather is supposed to get better. Thanks Gods as My Godmother used to say.
When I go outside I line up everything that I need to take to the barn by the door. That way once I have my boots on I can just reach in the door and grab what I want. (You cannot take things out too early – they freeze.) So I lined up the pig feed (soaked beet shreds, carrots, eggs and grated apple) and the waters and my boots and gloves (Eva’s Canadian mittens covered in Kim’s fingerless mittens ) and went to get my clown suit and jacket hanging by the fire and here is what I found when I returned.
Do you see? Boo had added one of his squeaky toys. The opportunist supreme. But this is an inside toy and so we had to sit down on the floor so I could explain to him that he had to take it back the the toy box. We do not take toys outside. He knows this and put it away very reluctantly. With very bad grace actually. He hates the toy box, it is a little too proletarian for him, Tidy is so Tuesday! He is such a snob this dog!
Godot is aloof as usual yesterday. Sheila was cold but sturdy. Poppy is in heat and wrecking things. Queenie looms enormous, Tima and Tane wander about scavenging and Elsie asks for food in her little cow-girl voice. How I wish I could really show you the oasis that the barn is when the weather is bad. It is where I want to be. It is a little chilly heaven.
I hope you all find loveliness today.
your friend
celi
c
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42 responses to “Zero Visibility”
Stay warm, Celi! It’s cold here, but no snow, and I’m grateful!
Thanks goodness for wool. It is so much more comfortable in extreme cold. ( little use here, but when it;s needed, so glad to have it) You do have to plan when you have to go outside in such weather. Organization is important From a (warmer) distance (rain and 40’s) .
the first 2 pictures are lovely – the reddish brown dark contrast of plants and ladder at the bottom of the second one -the solid dark objects contrasting against the vague blur softness of the snow.
The dogs are getting bored this winter. Boo is so clever. Molly and RC are in suspended animation I think with all the frigid rain
ATTENTION Farmy Readers: We must all concentrate so Ci can get her hair cut – focused intent has worked before. Bring Ci some sun quickly!
Isn’t the cozy barn such an amazingly pleasureable place after making it there through the snow, wind and drifts! The wind in winter is maybe my “not so favorite”, I don’t mind the cold too much. I just love your optimistic dog! Stay Cozy!
Gosh, I can’t imagine how cold. Actually, maybe I can. There is central heating in the cottage in E but we tend not to put it on (it’s oil, very expensive and not that great to burn anyway) and in the winter the house can be 13 degrees inside as well. But we’ve evolved a system of doors and heavy curtains…including a heavy velvet curtain which covers the stairway to the upstairs bedrooms, and then, the open fire heats the living room up and it’s nice and toasty and then we jump into our cold bed under feather quilts and cuddle. I love it. Here in the city we’re soft like city folks and heat the house during the day…what can I say…country it better. 😀 Terminal cuteness with Marmi and the babies.
A proletarian toy box – love it!!
That is just too cold for me. My bones would scream and holler. It’s rainy and windy here in Germany but not cold , not yet at least. Have you tried a hot water bottle to warm your feet when you are in bed, that’s what I always do.
Oh my 56 inside! I would be so miserable but I’m a wimp! Hope the weather changes so you can get your hair done, I think hair is so important it makes you feel good if it looks good, but a bad hair day is such a bummer and def not want you want on a wedding day! x
Boo’s little toy by the door breaks my heart. His intelligence! I know I’ve mentioned before my cousin’s Doberman putting her toys in their open suitcase.
I’m sorry my e-doctor idea was a bummer. Seemed like a good idea : (
Sometimes a old sheet will protect bedding plants and newspapers laid against the windows.
Linda
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13 C isn’t too unbearable in the house but my goodness, that snow! Keep warm, keep dry, keep safe. 🙂
Wow, just wow; great blog. Boo is enchanting and multifaceted. Keep on slugging.
Just love your photos.
C, I don’t know if you realized, but I am Melissa on FB, and friends with Jodi and Mollyann. I had to be in Kankakee all day yesterday with Dr. appointments, etc. I was lucky my husband was ferrying me in the wind and snow. I hope you and the kitties can make it out soon.
Oh Melissa, no was not aware of that.. what a terrible time you are having.. hope your doctor appointments were not too arduous.. c
I actually got shivers looking at that first photo. It looks cooold! If you can find joy in your circumstances, I will find joy in my day of floods and more rain here in the desert of Alice Springs. xxx
A basket full of warm kitties to stave off that brutal cold stuff. I think it’s cute that Boo added to the “going out the door” pile. A barn full of love, that’s what you have, Miss C.