The "Blizzard" of 2010
This seems to be the winter of snow. Last Wednesday, February 10th 2010, the eastern states were hit especially hard. Many areas experienced the worst snowfall in eighty years. The weather reports were a little uncertain as to how much snow we would receive in New York City and surrounding areas. It was substantial, but not quite a blizzard. I love the way my farm looks coated with white crystals and I never tire of capturing images of it. Enjoy, once again!
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- The blizzard of 2010 begins. One thing we do to make shoveling easier is to shovel continuously throughout the storm. We don’t wait for all the snow to fall first.
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- Gyurme loves the snow – he comes from Nepal, in the Himalayas.
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- So many birds come to the feeders as a storm begins.
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- Crows, juncos, and chickadees
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- It’s such a pleasure to feed so many birds.
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- We have quite an array of feeders and seed for winter feeding.
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- The eaves are a great place for the feeders – no squirrels have access, no matter how hard they try.
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- A gaggle of geese flying overhead
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- We have also hung mesh bags in the trees as additional feeders.
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- The boxwood allee approaching the stable – the storm was worsening.
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- The fine construction of the burlap wrapping really saves the box wood from becoming weighted down and snapping in the cold.
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- A delivery man bringing a box of flowers for Valentine’s Day
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- It was a long walk for him.
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- The white spruce fencing always looks wonderful in the snow.
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- Rufus and Clive peering out from the donkey shed – they enjoy staying outside for several hours a day, before returning to their stall in the stable.
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- One of the huge stable doors open to the elements
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- The storm is getting harsher and the skies whiter.
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- Now it is really falling thickly.
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- And even thicker
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- I suppose we will have to plow a bit soon. I dislike plowing because the roads are beautifully crowned and the plow can damage that shape.
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- The visibility is really getting bad.
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- Some of the 200 chickens have remained outside – I’m sure they’ll soon take refuge with the others inside their cozy houses.
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- The horses have decided they’ve had enough of the snow.
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- They want the warmth of their stalls.
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- You can see the furry coat Rinze has grown.
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- And the beards!
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- The snow looks beautiful everywhere.
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- Clive and Billie are now emerging – they want to be taken to the stable, also.
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- Pretty please?
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- The stable courtyard
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- Ice is forming on the stable windows.
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- The corn crib is barely visible across the field.
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- The houses, too, are becoming obscured.
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- The greenhouse is nearly obscured.
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- A view from the stable loft
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- From the loft, the equipment shed and hay barn look very far away.
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- The four chicken coops and flower garden are disappearing.
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- This stand of white pines was once much larger, before a tornado and some heavy storms blew through.
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- The woods look quiet and serene in the snow.
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- Betsy’s cats want to experience snow for the first time!
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- They are about to pounce – they will be surprised.
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- Is this some kind of new kitty litter?
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- This one doesn’t want to step in the snow.
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- So apprehensive
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- But this guy has no qualms.
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- Finally, venturing forward.
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- Exploring the chairs
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- Snow is fun!
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