More than the predicted three inches too. Tomorrow I catch a plane to California to get ready to catch a plane to Australia. Of course it snows. Just to give me The Fear. And it is forecast to snow a little tomorrow too so I seriously have The Fear. 
My bags are ready. (I fly out to California tomorrow then on to New Zealand then Melbourne the next day). I am a seasoned traveller – I can pack with my eyes closed (though I always get it wrong) actually it is the cooking that gets my packing brain really sharp- I have to take my favourite knives and my apron (not always the same apron it depends on The Event) and my special whisk and my copper bowl (this time) ! I packed my special cake tin but my daughter said she had one ( I guess they have cake tins in Australia now!) So I took it out.
That is how mental my packing is!
As you know – with my family it is all about the food.
John and Jake are training to take over the farm, today. Actually John has been segueing himself in over the last few days. So he is feeling confident. I just have to remind him to check the right end of the cow! Health is not determined by the cow making cows eyes!
Oh and Poppy (Hereford sow) would have come into heat yesterday if she was going to, she and Manu were a little feisty with each other yesterday but I think that was because I had to close their door due to the snow flying in. But she is not showing outward signs of heat so fingers crossed.
Good morning. I think that officially, today, I will have one of those days when I am almost there and not quite here and want to be ON THE ROAD! I love to travel. LOVE IT!
And that is OK. There is nothing in the rule book that says you cannot YEARN to leave every now and then. I love to go out there into the world all by myself. Sheila will help the boys hold the fort and Tima is under orders not to wander. It is only for a few weeks. And I need to take my hands off and give the others a turn.
We will be a travel blog for a few weeks – I am taking you all with me – all 5008 of you!
And when I get back our first woofer will be right behind me! If all goes well. And the season will commence!
Have a lovely day
Love celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
117 responses to “Of CoursE. IT SnowS.”
Blimey 5008! Good job they don’t all comment or else I would never get anything done! Can’t wait to join you on your travels, and I hope the snow holds off for you. We only have to have a little bit here and we grind to a standstill. Have a happy fearless day.
O’Hare has no tolerance for weather. It is so close to the lake, so it cancels flights very easily.. contrary to popular opinion planes do not fly in snow, they wait and so do we and i have waited OFTEN. Plus if there is snow where your plane is coming From – you wait. But that is why I book my first flight the day before my international flight – it gives me a buffer. c
Even the packing can be unnerving for me when getting ready for a trip. I try to go very light, as I did when traveling the world with only a backpack and very few clothes. But invariably I run out of clothes when I away. So I often overcompensate with too many!!! No happy medium! So excited about your trip!!! xoxoxo
I agree. it is either my passport, knickers a dress and a pair of jeans or EVERYTHING. Luckily I don’t actually have many presentable clothes so it is not difficult. c
Safe travels!
Thank you – I will pop in from California tomorrow – see how you all are.. c
Have safe travels Miss C, and I can’t wait to hear and see your adventures. Is John at all into photos? Perhaps he could take a few of the animals while you are gone for us…then you could share some of the adventures of the farmy without Miss C when you come back.
Hi Deb, no John does not take photos and prefers not to be IN them but maybe jake will take a few with his phone.. you never know..
Safe travels. I look forward to an escape with you from a Minnesota winter.
I’ll say though it is getting warmer here today how about you I hope you are warming up a bit? c
Cecilie, have a safe flight, a happy time with your family and good luck with everything else! 🙂 btw, statistic says here bottom left 5,010 !!! followers 🙂 🙂
Gosh thank you – mine still says 5009 – I have never looked at it so much in my life!! c
love to travel – HATE to fly (pretty sure I was born with my feet firmly on the ground – lol) – LOVE your pics…will send some farmie dust your way for a safe and uneventful journey!
I love the organisation of flying – everything in its place – it is very calming for me to HAVE to sit and read for hours.. c
I’m gonna huff and puff and blow some southerly breezes up your way so it will be pleasant for all on the farmy while you’re gone. We are expecting 60’s up into the 80’s this week! I’m super excited!! I wish you happy travels and great adventure this week!!
I always feel better if they are not in a cold snap – it is so much harder to farm in the cold.. c
Joyful travels, my dear Celi! May the weather gods be as kind to you as they just were to us, sending unexpectedly easy roads & skies despite all crowds, cold, and dire predictions. It *is* good to have exciting travels. May yours be delightfully inspiring, silly, and yes, full of good eating and drinking!
Love,
Kath
You should see our grocery list for the beach house! Amazing.. c
When I used to travel, my packing began with my riding boots. I carried my camera. Everything else was secondary.
Good luck – I hope you have fine, clear weather and a smooth trip!
Wow – you did travel light. c
So excited for you. Safe travels!
Now I turn into a travel blog!! c
Be safe and have fun my friend. We can’t wait to read about your travels. XOXO – Bacon
First stop california to catch up with myself then off to the long haul – it will be a journey alright.. c
Squeals – I know it will be a fabulous trip my friend full of fun and fascination. I can’t wait to see your pictures that you will be sharing. Be safe. XOXO – Bacon
Happy Trails to you, Cecilia!
Thank you! One leg at a time – literally.. c
I’ll try to part the weather north and south of where you are. If we think good thoughts, the weather will cooperate. Wishing you a lovely flight and a happy journey. It’s time.
Wonderful – I will pop back in from California – but no more animals for a while! sad.. c
Will think positive non-snowy thoughts for you – safe journey my dear miss c!
I think it is working – they have lifted the snow forecast to “slight chance “- lets hope so!! c