Friday, February 08, 2013

they call it "Nemo" ????

soooo.. as predicted (for the entire week) we woke to snow falling this morning. It was earlier than I had expected but the experts kept assuring us, that this wasn't the "real snow" but a cold front coming in ahead of it. Real or not, it's  still snow... anyways, because the blizzard was due to start in the afternoon, Ed and I offered to get Abbie to the old home town in the morning, it's her weekend with her Dad and we didn't want anyone being out on the roads in case this storm proved to be what we were told. The morning actually worked out quite well, as we met up with my Mom and Dad and Kass... and all had a nice breakfast out together. Then Ed and I made sure we had "food and gas" (just in case) and headed back for the farm.
The snow was already beginning to pile up, and it does appear that we're in for it. By the way... when did "they" start naming these storms.. and who came up with "nemo" of all names..... have to admit, I think it's really silly.... I also wonder what "they'll talk about on the news" when this is over.. because it's sure taking up a lot of time now...we live in New England, we get snow... what's all the hype????? 
We went down to the barn in the early afternoon. More than likely the horses will be  kept in, so I wanted to get the stalls done, throw some hay down and fill the buckets. Just do as many chores now, so we don't have to do them later. Tonka was out enjoying the weather....
As was Duke, these drafts seem to be built for cold weather.. and I don't think they'll be very happy with me when we lock them in. I could leave them so they could go out, but if we loose power or the fence gets knocked down, I just don't want to have to "worry" about where they are.
And when they heard us putting "dinner" out int he stalls, they waited rather impatiently at the doors to be let in.....
Annabelle was all cuddled in, she knows how to ride out a storm... chickens and guinea hens were fed and watered.. and headed in ourselves...
OK.. it looks promising, and the wind began to pick up... so what more can I say, except welcome "Blizzard Nemo"... hope you have a good time.....




oooo... one more thing, I got a call from my boss.. and the post office is going to be CLOSED tomorrow (ever heard of that???) I don't have to get up for work.... now that's exciting!!!!!