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Across the Fence:  What is your favorite "Mud Season" activity?  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 08:55:54 AM
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We are entering what I like to call "Mud Season". That odd time that isn't quite winter, and not spring. You can't plant anything because the ground is still frozen in most places and where it isn't frozen, it is ankle or calf deep in mud. Getting stuck on dirt roads becomes a real possibility.
My favorite activity is sitting in the sunshine and working on crafts. I love throwing open a window and smell the fresh air. As it gets closer to planting time, I would normally plan a garden, but this year since we are moving I am going to be packing boxes!
Alee
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 09:03:33 AM
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HEH! Trying to clean muddy dog paws and keep the encroaching mud out of the house! starting spring cleaning as soon as the days are good enough and sitting in the sun and reading/writing...I drink up the sunlight like the thirsty earth at this time of year and welcome its gentle touch...make more wild garden plans =P and enjoy the spring storms....We get sooper-dooper rainbows here
Annika
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 09:06:38 AM
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Oh I LOVE the Palouse rainbows! They are amazing. I have seen more double rainbows here then anywhere!
Alee
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 11:01:53 AM
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Your Honey Hunk is right! Mud comes right between winter and spring. There might even be a 6th season between summer and fall- Dust.
Alee
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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jenbove
Moderator
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 12:36:54 PM
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We've got to combat dog mud here, too - plus kid mud.
My next project is cleaning out our little work shed before it starts crawling with spiders and wasps. It's such a mess of winter clutter in there, and I'm hoping to tidy it up enough that I can use it as a saw shop this summer. Plus, we need to expand our orchard fence in preparation for new trees on the way.
Forecast for the next 3 days: FREEZING RAIN.
So, stoking the fire, writing, & watching movies may be on the agenda instead!
Jen
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 5:10:31 PM
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Here in Wisconsin we have 2 mud seasons. I don't look forward to either one. One is between winter and spring, the other between fall and winter. Feeding hay to beef is no fun in either one. My husband always thought that putting the duels on the tractor would keep him from getting stuck, and I told him that is just 4 wheels to get stuck, not two. -11 this morning, and lots of snow on the ground, so we are not close to mud season.....yet.
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 5:35:38 PM
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What do I do, wipe mud off the dogs feet, put Timmy the long haired one in the sink and spray him off, oh about three times a
day, then mop the floor and start all over again!! Frannie, your honey hunk is so right mud really does have a season all it's own! But, the one thing that makes it ok, spring will be coming!!
We have a way to go before mud season here.
MJ
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
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USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 6:38:00 PM
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Mary Jane- to combat the washing 3x a day syndrome with my long haired dog, I bought a good set of dog clippers and shave her as soon as it gets messy out! :D
Alee
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BarefootGoatGirl
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Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 2:03:04 PM
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Alee, thanks for the idea. Mr. Timmy's legs and tummy hair is about to get a lot shorter come mud season!He's a long haired dachshund and good grief does he get a mess!
MJ
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridget
Ligonier
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USA
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True Blue Farmgirl
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USA
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