March 13-19, 2034
Hey buddies!
Blissful spring! This previous week we had ALL the climate. Snow, rain, wind, and sunshine too! After not too long ago receiving a foot of snow, this previous Tuesday we had been estimated to get an extra 8 inches to 2 ft! Some areas acquired 3 ft (fortunately, not us). Tuesday ended up being declared a state of emergency by the governor of NY with faculties closed, many companies closed, everybody requested to remain off of the roads, and tractor trailers banned from touring on the highways for an excellent portion of the day. Our city was so quiet!
It was a multitude of a storm – moist and heavy snow and the bottom was not frozen, so it was mud beneath. Sometimes, I really like the snow, however I will admit, this was a morale busting storm. Normally, it takes about 3 hours for us to do snow removing in order that we are able to get out and in of our property in addition to pathways to the outbuildings cleared, nevertheless it took about 5 hours to scrub up after Tuesday’s storm. It was very heavy, too heavy to shovel, and the mud made it robust for my husband to get the snowblower by means of. We didn’t lose energy fortunately, so it ended up being a win for us!
Regardless of the very fact we’re set to get pleasure from higher 40’s and 50’s this week, we aren’t placing the snow shovels away simply but. You by no means find out about March in upstate NY!
Though the snow is now melting fairly quickly, we nonetheless have piles and piles. Which means the flora stays in winter mode for a bit longer. We’ve got a tree that is stuffed with berries (leftover from fall) which has not too long ago turn out to be a hangout for robins. We have additionally had an inflow of crows across the backyard and hen coop areas along with weekly sightings of our two cardinal {couples}. Mud season started early this yr and can possible final effectively into April.
I am hoping that outside initiatives can begin up once more quickly. After all, gardening is high precedence, however we even have some little issues to do round the home and property. To-do lists by no means finish, do they?
The chick picture on the high of the put up is one I took just a few years in the past. We’re not bringing in chicks this yr – in all probability not for a few years. The Coop Ladies are laying extra eggs however one (or extra) can also be consuming eggs. It is a downside. The hen/chickens appear to be focusing on the inexperienced and blue eggs and we’re estimating to be shedding 1-3 per day which is lots after we’re solely receiving 3-4 dozen per week.
Jackson having fun with the heat of the radiator cowl
Oliver remains to be loving the pellet range!
Jackson and Oliver are doing effectively. Jackson is having fun with any spot in the home that catches a few of the ever-increasing sunshine. Oliver enjoys the sunshine too, however he is fairly set on the place he sits and sleeps all through the day. So, if the solar enters a type of areas, he’s fairly happy. Oh, and do you see that patch of shaved fur on his proper entrance leg? I do not assume I wrote about it on the time, however that’s from his hospitalization over Thanksgiving. That was one other midnight journey the place we did not get dwelling till 2 or 3a after which I had him discharged by the afternoon. They do not have sufficient staffing to handle him the best way he must be cared for. The issue is generally lavatory breaks (they fastened the opposite considerations after a prolonged dialog about my frustration over his final hospitalization). As a result of Oliver has 2 well being points that trigger him to drink a whole lot of water (and urinate extra) coupled with the truth that he was additionally on an IV, he must go to the toilet a LOT. They do not take him so he holds it which implies I simply find yourself hanging across the hospital the entire time he is admitted in order that I can take him out. So, as soon as his testing was full, he was identified, medicated, and totally replenished with liquids, I had a dialog with the emergency vet on obligation and she or he was comfy with my choice. He got here dwelling. He is been doing effectively however the poor man, his fur shouldn’t be rising again in a short time.
I am on the brink of begin a brand new ebook. These are the 2 I’ve chosen to be learn subsequent: The Home of the Spirits (Isabel Allende) and Miss Benson’s Beetle (Rachel Joyce). After these I’ve advised myself that I need to learn the subsequent 5 books from my kindle app solely. I’ve soooo many free books on it and since I do not get pleasure from studying them on the pc, I keep away from them. However it is time to get them learn! In the event you’ve learn both of those, I might love to listen to what you considered them.
Tortilla “Pizza”
Menu plan for this week:
Jay and I eat in another way, so there’s meals deliberate for every of us. I checklist my lunch as a result of I nearly all the time have a salad for dinner. I used to eat the identical factor for 2-3 days, however I have been consuming the identical factor all week and it is figuring out effectively, so I solely have one merchandise on the meal plan for me! I have been LOVING complete wheat tortilla veggie “pizzas”. They’re simple and scrumptious!
Jay’s meals:
Tacos
Rooster & Veg Teriyaki over Rice
Smothered Pork Chop, Asparagus, and Rice
Cottage/Shephard’s Pie
Oven-Fried Rooster Breast, Skillet Potatoes, Inexperienced Beans
American Chop Suey
Rooster Enchiladas
My meals:
Entire Wheat Tortilla & Veggie Pizza
That is final week on the homestead. Hoping you had a beautiful week as effectively!
