Look at this sky!
Yesterday was almost 40F (4C) and the sun was shining like a wide open smile so I walked between the barns, my stride lengthening with every step until each of my winter bones had settled down and warmed up into that hot liquid streaming canter. The dogs and I were in heaven, after a while our feet barely touched the ground going faster and faster as we took the long way home.
Alex is not as short as she is pretending to be. I hope she is pregnant though – she will have such a tiny baby.
Poor old darling Tane with his underbite and bad hips. Such a lovely boar though.
Yesterday was a great discussion. And you outstripped me with all your comments. Thank you for all your comments. The Lounge of Comments is my favourite place to pop into during the day.
I hope you have a lovely day.
love celi
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52 responses to “Warm enough to walk”
Hope you enjoy the lovely weather.
No problem there – all the animals are out.. it is great this morning too!
What a beautiful day 🙂
Yes! Hope you are having a good weekend! c
we must be in the similar sort of weather system because our snow has melted, the sky is blue and the sun is out again. It makes you glad to be alive xxxx
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You mentioned the other day that Poppy had come into heat again …. but has Tima? For a minute there I was wondering what Alex was doing under Lady A. Hope your weekend remains warm (choke, splutter), sunny and calm. Laura
Yes, I think Tima came back into heat too, twice so far since her still born babies. Allex is sneaking some hay that Lady missed. c
Beautiful days like this are what we all long for in the midst of winter. Warms up your soul as well as your bones.
Yes! I agree with BethAnn, these days get you outside into the warmth and sunshine getting ready for Spring!!! And lets you know that indeed, Spring is on it’s way!!! 🙂
The weather was lovely yesterday, and promises to be better today. Even the sunrise in my post this morning shows it. I love when the sky is so clear and blue.
Sun always brightens us up! c
Tane’s under bite is what makes him so wonderful. I always have a laugh when you post those full-on face shots of him, little teeth all apparent and his wonky little face hair and whiskers… in other news, we had hail here so heavy and deep it truly settled like snow on the ground and roofs. The two neighboring cats that enjoy sleeping on my back porch had to scramble at top speed for cover, tails down and ears flat.
Hail is terrifying and wonderful.. I hate it when we have the gardens in though, so destructive.. c
What bright and happy photos! It was 72 degrees here yesterday but the wind blasted from the south at 20 to 30 mph most of the day. Many areas of the state struggled to control wildfires. Still, I luxuriated outdoors in the warmth with blind Zoe at my side. We rode in the electric buggy, checking fences and picking up downed limbs in the pasture and along paths in the woods. The weather will turn cold on us again on Monday… and wouldn’t you know, yesterday I noticed a steady trickle of water coming out of the north hydrant. That will have to be replaced today before the cold weather returns. 😦 At least we have a couple of days to get that job done.
72 is pretty warm! Warm enough for your electric buggy. wonderful.. c
This winter is lovely and quite warm. We will pay for it with bugs this summer. We need a deep freeze here and have had not enough of it. Have a lovely weekend yourself. I’ll get out for a walk today as well. We all feel better after moving. 🙂
A good freeze is a good thing for the trees too at the right time – it will be an interesting spring – but winter is only half way through, we still have February and March yet. c
The bones know what the weather is doing. Mine announce it to me before I even get out of bed. I love your description of getting warmed up and loosened by your work, and going faster and faster, like those cartoons where Superman slows the world down by zooming round it the wrong way. This has been a busy weekend for my hands, and I will need to give them a little rest for a day or two or I will be unable to hold my coffee cup – disaster!
Yes, MUST be able to hold that coffee cup! c
BOTH hands is the trick when the thumbs are too sore… 🙂
You’ll see why they’re sore later today, I’ll be posting…
Just saw it today!! – H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y , KATE !!!!!
Much love, hugs and kisses, Irmi
Thank you! It was a wonderful day!
Careful, Kate. Coffee is not right when sipping through a straw!
No indeed! Two hands to the job, that’s the trick.
I know what you mean about mild winter weather. While 4 degrees C seems so cold when it strikes in fall or spring, at this time of year it’s a balmy promise of warmer weather to come. And even though I know we will have more snowy, much colder days here in Southern Ontario before winter is out, it’s just such a treat, especially with the added bonus of sunshine, when we are lucky enough to have that. I’m visiting a friend’s farm today, and hope to get out for a walk (although, what’s that? I just saw some snow blow past the window! — we need to enjoy these balmy temps when they happen because they won’t last long in January and February!).
Marlene you are so right – it feels so warm today but this day in the spring will be complained about as COLD! c
It feels like spring here. 40* at 9:30 in the morning. They are predicting rain this afternoon or evening.
Linda
Lovely.. c
We are in the 70’s here today!
So short update – last night – about 10 pm the hospital called and said Mom’s oncologist looked at the endoscope and PET scan that were done yesterday. The cancer is about the same size as it was in December and that it was less active. So they were taking her back down to endoscope and going to place a feed tube so that we can get some nourishment into her weak body. It was the first glimmer of hope we have had in 10 days in this place of angels. And the staff are all angels here to help.
So – by 11 pm – Mom had a feeding tube in her stomach. They can not use it until 24 hours later – so tonight around midnight – she will get her first food in 3 weeks into her stomach. The oncologist who is so wonderful was here – and did tell us we are talking more months vs fewer days. But MORE DAYS has been our motto in all of this.
I truly believe all the prayers helped fate/karma/tides to get the Doctor to take another look at the complete picture to make this decision. Thank you all so very much for your support, love, candles and prayers.
Pat, I answered your comment on yesterday’s post before I read this. One day at a time, your mom may amaze you!
Well, that IS good news. You and your Mum must be so grateful. c
Pat, I think, you and your mom are such strong women and I wish you further on to get through all in the very best way. Hope the nourishment / port will strengthen your mom’s body so that she’ll be well soon.
Your mother still has something she needs or wants to do, and Someone is making that possible. Perhaps it’s just a little more time to let you know how much she loves you… I’m so happy for you that there’s a little reprieve. I have been in your position, and every extra day is gold, to be treasured.
I tried to post to reply to your comments yesterday and I was not allowed. So Pat, I would be honored to hear your stories. Love, Gayle
Still praying, hope is eternal.
Your walk sounded wonderful. We had promised snow, well I call it white rain. The ground is utterly sodden so the snow melted as it hit the ground. I stayed indoors and baked cake. Apricot and almond, the mixture was enough for two 2lb loaf tins. One for eating and the other for the freezer. I am struggling to wait until they cool down to taste a slice.
Alex looks like a real miniature cow. I hope your prediction is correct and she produces little healthy babies. I love the community meeting with Tane, Ton, and the chooks. I wonder what they are planning?
More of a hope than a prediction, there is no knowing how things will go with cows.. c