We are making a huge push now to finish up the house and get it winterized for the winter. The wind that arrived around six in the morning is miserable and cold. It’s so cold it takes your breath away and feels like your skin is starting to frost bite. (I’ve read this wind is much worse in Wyoming and other places….brrrrrr.)
Terry and I wired the kitchen yesterday. We have some more electrical work today, then I will dust, mop and vacuum and wash the windows (maybe) and I’ll be done.
I still have the trim to paint on the west and the north of the house, but I got everything done on the east and south. I’m thinking that I’ll just have to wait to finish those sides of the house come spring…it’s for sure winter is here—EARLY.
As for the fence…we still have to work on the fence, but that will be after the corn is done and before the cows come in—the cows arrive sometime in January. There again I might not be able to get it painted, but at least we will have the places that need repair fixed…I’ll just have to wait on the paint for a warm day.
The weather is just too nasty to start combining…rain and snow are expected in here tonight to last until Sunday….Terry isn’t even going to even think about combining until this storm moves out. So far no one else has started here, only the ranchers, and they feed with high moisture.
Well, off I go now, Terry is warming up from getting the stuff ready to take to the other house, while I finish this up.
Sammy usually loves to be outside, but today he ran out did his business; then waited for me to come to the door and let him back in. He is toasting by the fire right now. 🙂
Sending all of you warm and toasty thoughts and wishes for a good day!
Your friend,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Your cold weather reached Tennessee last night. We’re probably not as cold as you are, but I’m dreading getting out to the yard. Oh, well, it will feel great coming back in to a warm house.
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We read in our newspapers how winter has come early to parts of the US and we wait with trepidation – because so often you send it over to us.
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sounds like sammy has the right idea! stay safe and well!
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Stay warm over there! It’s so bitterly cold here, thermometer read -10. Do you think it might be warmer if I got a new thermometer?
:::he he:::
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So I won’t mention working outside in shorts n t-shirt all day then?
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I’m staying inside today. I see no reason to go out on the slippery roads with more light snow falling… and the cold- brrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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Don’t know if you have the same wind we do, but it’s COLD! It was 14 this morning with howling winds. If there wasn’t the wind it would be beautiful! Blue sunny skies….
Our kitty is like Sammy. Out and right back in! Lol!
Stay warm!
Cheri
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Stay warm – I feel your shivers here too! You two are super amazing with all you do!
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Stay warm when you can and be safe. Sammy is a pretty smart cat. Ours is sleeping on the couch right now, too.
Let the paint wait as long as you can!
Have a great day.
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Like TN Alabama will not be as cold..Predicted temps here in Boaz will be 25F at night. Still freezing. We got a smattering of rain last night when the front came by but wind in just gusty.
IF you need a good cleaner to clean windows and other counter tops etc. Try this [and its very inexpensive].
Standard Spray bottle
1 oz of Ammonia
4 oz of rubbing alcohol [I use the strongest]
fill with water
We use if for wiping down everything
We use Awsome as our standard floor cleaner [diluted per the bottle] and as a rug cleaner if you have wall to wall [works great on Cat hair balls]…
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It sounds like the coming Ice Age has come already. We are many weeks away from winter.
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The first I looked this morning it was something like -10. Today we have sun and so far no wind and the temp is somewhere above +10. We didn’t get much snow out of this storm but I hear that it’s worse south of here…Wyoming. Hope you don’t get hit too hard! Stay warm!
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Stay warm and well! If it’s too cold for paint to dry, Nature is sending you a message: time to go inside.
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Our weather is so perfect right now (in my opinion, anyway…maybe the rest of Southern California feels differently), I wish I could send it to you. It’s still way too dry, though, and that I wouldn’t wish on you at all. I hope your early winter translates into plenty of water come Spring!
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Sure hope you accomplish all your winterization! I see that parts of your country is getting the dreaded snow already. We are forecasted to get flurries the next couple of days.
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Brrrrr. Haven’t talked to the co kids yet…. Be safe, stay warm.
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It is cold here but with very little snow. Stay warm! I hink winter is here. I hope you get the corn in after this wintry spell:)
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Brrrrrrrr …. Stay warm Linda! Hope all goes well with you guys finishing up that house. You’ve done so much good work already! No snow here yet, but it’s mighty cold! Enjoy your company that’s coming soon!
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the joys of farming…you must be made of strong stuff
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