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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17034 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17034 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 21 2020 : 4:21:32 PM
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Well, DH and I have been busy cleaning and clearing up around our property, aka Lazy Acres Ranch...
Pruning, trimming, weeding, composting,, turning off watering stations, blowing out water lines etc... and not a day to soon.. because this morning we got,,, a few minutes of light snow... but then the sun came out.. so... that was nice.
The down side is this cold damp weather flares up my arthritis in my hand and hip...
Thank goodness, last night there was plenty of left overs in the fridge to rummage through, heat & eat...
As for tonight,, not sure what I am going to throw together for dinner.. lol!
So are you all ready for Winter??? 
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6528 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6528 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2020 : 4:25:52 PM
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Grace, WOW snow flurries?? We just had out 3rd thunderstorm shower a few minutes ago for today! Hot/Humid and rain. I am so jealous that you have had snow flurries and can wear that thing they call a sweater! I am , however, sorry that it makes your arthritis flare up because that is no fun and it limits doing certain things. We rummaged tonight in the fridge for dinner too. Gotta love those left overs when you are sick of cooking dinner!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4116 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4116 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2020 : 4:45:15 PM
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We are melting off 5 inches of snow from yesterday. Wet and heavy. I still have more yard work to do, but not sure if it will get done this year at this rate. glad your getting yours done Grace.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17034 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17034 Posts |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2138 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2138 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2020 : 7:10:39 PM
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Amazing -- some of you are getting winter already and I'm still in summer. 90 here today. I can't wait for fall!
Judith
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17034 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17034 Posts |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2020 : 8:09:32 PM
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No snow in SoCal, but we have been busy cleaning up our garden which means clearing out the rest of the vegetable plants, trimming bushes and trees, packing up pots and plant supports, and turning the compost one more time. The good news about finishing up garden chores is more time for quilting. Stay warm and healthy all!
Jana
MJF #7110
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cjhandcraftedstudio
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6823 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6823 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2020 : 11:13:49 PM
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No snow here in Texas - mid 80's and dry as a bone. All outside work done except for wrapping 2 outside water pipes; when more leaves fall I'll mulch around garlic that is almost 4" now; and move little bay tree inside. All container roses and herbs on deck will be naturally mulched by falling leaves, as will rosemary along sidewalk to front porch.
Sara - FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9252 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9252 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2020 : 09:35:52 AM
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Still getting nice temps here. Low 70's so just right for getting outside stuff done. Been cleaning out and getting things cleaned up.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17034 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17034 Posts |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2020 : 5:36:28 PM
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The garden work is official done this evening, now I get to enjoy some down time.
Jana
MJF #7110
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cjhandcraftedstudio
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2138 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2138 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2020 : 11:05:40 AM
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I'm thinking and hoping that yesterday was our last 90 degree day. I started the yard cleanup cautiously as my back is still in bad shape but the work just has to be done. I pulled up about a hundred silk tree seedlings and started on the oxalis. Lots to do but if the weather is kind maybe it will all get done. I have to prepare a spot on the patio for the orchids and get some lights for them for frosty nights. DH will take care of the leaves in the gutters -- thank heavens I don't have to do that anymore. I always wondered how worms got up in the gutters. I finally read that worm eggs are so light they blow in the wind.
Judith
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Edited by - StitchinWitch on Oct 23 2020 11:06:25 AM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17034 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17034 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2020 : 1:51:46 PM
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Worm eggs... ewe!
Well,, DH had 1 last burn pile to do,, and started this morning.. had no choice..
don't panic.. that tall pile behind the fire is a mountain of dirt/earth... for next years use...
and now... DH is inside, wolfing down left over chicken and smashed taters and hot cocoa..
And it still is snowing outside..
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>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2682 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2682 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2020 : 6:56:38 PM
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Hi Grace, we had snow flurries last weekend too! Our Mt. Hood and cascades are now appearing white, its so early! I'm not quite ready, but, there seems to be no arguing with mother nature! So, I guess I will be ready when the time comes! Happy
Fall-inter!?
Dreamer42
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17034 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17034 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9252 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9252 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2020 : 08:44:06 AM
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Well, it's always gets messier before it gets cleaner around here. We emptied our shed, brought the furniture we are keeping in but it needs some fixing up. We got it all cleaned up. Have to decide what we are keeping and what we will let go. There is still some in the garage that needs cleaned and fixed up. I have a beautiful Formica top table . You know the ones from the 50s? Well the chrome needs done and the chairs need repaired. The sad thing is I really don't have any space for it. So I won't end up keeping it.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6719 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6719 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2020 : 1:36:48 PM
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We spent last weekend doing all that same stuff because we had a freeze coming in. I’m so glad we got it done because it got super cold. This weekend we will be getting back into the 60s and have plans to get back out there and start building our calf pin. Hopefully we can get it finished before the next freeze comes.
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2020 : 1:45:41 PM
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Early this morning it was 55 degrees along the coast of Southern California, which means it is time to fire up the heater. Being it has been a good six or seven months since it last ran we have to do a little prep. We open all the windows and doors, vacuumed out our heater and area around it (as best we can), and run the heater to burning off all the dust. The place stinks for about a hour but we are now ready for the cold.
Jana
MJF #7110
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cjhandcraftedstudio
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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