The storm hit

Early this morning it started raining with really high winds. Then it turned to sleet with high winds. In the daytime it was snow with high winds.
When Buddy wanted out to tinkle, I had to force him. The spray from the sleet at 50+ miles an hour really hurts, I know, I had to go with him. He usually stays outside during the day, but he wanted right back in. Me too.
The hight temperature for the day was a blistering 41* with the low at 20*. I refuse to look up the windchill factor, it will make me feel colder, lol.
For obvious reasons, I've had my woodstove going since last night.

A storm is coming

According to all sources [NWS, local news etc] there is going to be a snow storm here tomorrow on Sunday, with snow down to 4000'. Oh goody. I get to drive my super bouncy 4x4 again. Of course, it could be worse. I could have NO truck and be stuck. So, I bounce up and down my dirt road in the snow and mud most of the winter.
When friends ask, "Are you going to be here 'such and such". I answer, "God willing, and the creek don't rise", and I'm NOT kidding.
Pray that God keeps me and my 'fur babies' safe till the weather clears for the season.
Thank you. God bless all.

It has been raining for 3 days

The last three days it has been raining. This is good and bad. The good- it has been melting the snow, the bad- the cloudy days have prevented my solar panels from charging.
Day 1- I only got a trace of rain. Day 2- I got 1/2" rain over the course of the day. Day 3- I got 1/2" rain in about 2-3 hours in the very early am. So, it has been cloudy.
I live off the grid [no public utilities available at my house]. I have my own water well, solar panels for charging batteries to run my TV, computer, and lights. I have a very large generator to pump water from my well, run the vacuum etc. I have a very small generator to help charge my batteries when it's very cold [bad for batteries], and when it has been cloudy.

More snow, and the dogs love it!

It snowed 5" yesterday and 3" this morning. This brings the weeks total to 16". Good thing I have a 4wd truck.
Yesterday as I was walking the dogs around, Bear [my Lab] found a fox or skunk den. He spent hours digging in that hole. I kept getting him home, but every time I let him out to potty he would go back and dig more. When I got him in for the night he was a wet and dirty dog. I actually used snow to clean him off- It works! I sure hope that little critter moves so Bear will stop digging after it. I don't want him to hurt a fox or a skunk to spray him.
The snow makes ALL my dogs act like puppies. Only Buddy is a puppy, he's 11 months. Kati & Bear are both 11 years. They all love to play in the snow. Then, after playing, Kati likes to lay down by the wood stove and warm up her bottom.

Preparing for Snowstorm

Right now, I'm preparing for a huge snowstorm. It is 19* out and cloudy. The snow is supposed to hit first thing in the morning. I got 8" in the last storm, I should get as much or more from this storm. This storm will be wetter than the last one. Good thing I went shopping today, and stocked up on supplies.
God Bless you all. Keep warm and dry.

It's Snowing and cold today

Hi all,
It has been snowing on and off all day. Right now I have 3". The wind has been blowing hard since last night, and the high temp was 33* and the low 20*. Brrr.
I have a nice warm fire in my woodstove going. All 3 dogs [Kati-Standard Dachshund, Bear-Lab, and Buddy-Walker Hound] are asleep by the stove.
Keep warm all.