Steve`s Country
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Saturday’s Solitude. #29
Good morning to everyone on this cool winter day! Really, it’s not that bad for temperature, 25F (-4C), just feels cold. Total snow amount from this snowstorm is 10 inches (25cm), which is definitely not as bad as the original forecast of 16 to 20 inches (40 to 50cm) of snow. Seems the worst of it went north, which is fine too. This was a heavy, wet type of snow, not fun to shovel this kind of snow. I only did a path over to my feeders, that was more than I should have done.
At the bottom of all that snow was a layer of frostiness. Now, I had been going out and in all day long feeding the birds with no problems, but once my deck was completely cleared of snow and the temp began to drop, that layer of frost turned very slippery. So when I went to bring the feeders in for the night I wasn’t paying attention, after all, it was safe all day. So I stepped onto that slippery frost and went flying! Landing with a loud kinda thump. So today I’m rather sore, stiff and having some trouble walking around. I have to take it slow, very slow. That’s a problem.
The rock doves have returned, and because I can’t get out there fast enough to chase them away, they eat all the seeds. So the grosbeaks are getting nothing. That’s a problem. If they don’t get food, they will leave, which is what they did this morning. Hopefully they will come back. Somehow I have a feeling that I will lose the grosbeaks. Sigh. Things happen sometimes. It’s a bad time for me to hurt myself. Not that there is a good time exactly, but some times are worse than other times. Oh well.
There are patches of blue sky showing up here and there which helps make it look brighter outside. The trees are still covered with snow and will likely stay that way for a few days. It does look nice. But I don’t like to think about how long this is going to last. Winter is by far our longest season. But it is nice that we had a late start to winter this year, that’s 2 years in a row now, it does make the winter a bit shorter. Even though by the end of January it doesn’t really feel like it’s shorter.
Only the chickadees are around right now. I seem to have lost my 4 white-breasted nuthatches, I don’t understand why, they do stay here all winter. Maybe they will show up yet. I heard some redpolls flying around this morning, I’m hoping to get some of them to make this their winter feeding spot. They are a cute little bird. Well, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
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Canβt believe how much snow youβve had already
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It was a rather sudden start to winter!
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So much snow! Hope the nuthatches come back…
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Winter started with a bang! One of the nuthatches was here for a short time this afternoon, that was nice to see. Have a great weekend!ππΊββ
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You do the same! It’s getting colder here, but alas, snow feels a long way off.
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A good place for snow to be, a long way off!ππΉ
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Happy winter, Steve and Muffin! Take it easy Steve and rest,\. Not good to fall, Speak healing to you, through Jesus. Enjoy your day.
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Happy winter! We finally caught up to you, a little anyway. I think I hurt myself more than I thought. I had to spend much of the day lying down. Have a great weekend!ππΊββ
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Ice calls for the small step shuffle because it is dangerous to slip! Rest well!
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So true, unfortunately I didn’t notice the ice in time. Thanks so much!
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You are welcome! I slipped on some black ice about 4 years ago and ended up having to have shoulder surgery. Since winter is our main season, I am very careful as I do not want to see a surgeon! Take small steps.
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Yes, I’m going to be taking it careful now, I hope it isn’t going to be one of those icy winters, worse than normal that is.
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Recently heard about icebugboots.com a Canadian company who sell shoes and boots with something to give you a grip on the ice. I am not fond of the portable ice grippers that have to be taken on and off. Plan to order an ice bug boot. Have a safe winter!
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How about that, never heard of them. But I did get myself a new pair of walking boots that have a high ice grip rating. They were recommended by my physiotherapist.
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Snow, now !!! and what about Muffin ? Does he stay home or try to walk in the snow ? AmitiΓ©s π
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Muffin stays indoors, no snow for her! Winter is now here for the next few months. I stay inside a lot too! Have a wonderful weekend!ππΊββ
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Happy weekend Steve οΏΌπ€
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I hope we can get snow and rain in Lebanon though the weather is chilly now …Thank God always …
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Has it been very dry over there lately? Snow is a very good way to replenish soil moisture levels.
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Here , we have around 4 months of non rainy season from June to mid September but this year the fall has not brought except a little rain and the rain might arrive late this year . Anyway, God has the best plans …
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That is very true, God does have the best plans.
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And a happy weekend to you as well Saania!ππΊββ
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Falling is a definite βno-noβ for you ! I am sorry that you are suffering ! We got similar snowfall as you and the snow has started up again…very good pics ! βοΈβοΈππ»βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ
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Thanks Sharon! Yes, I seem to have hurt myself more than I thought, had to lie down a lot today. The start of winter! Have a great weekend!ππ»ββπβββ
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sorry to hear you fell; wishing you a speedy recovery…
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Thanks Jim! I spent much of my day lying down, guess I hurt myself worse than I thought.
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falls can cause all sorts of problems; I hope the pain goes away soon
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It is starting to get better today which is nice. Thanks so much Jim! Have a great day!
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it’s going to be warming up a bit here over the next couple of days as well – 50s and 60s!
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We might actually hit 34 one day.π³
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a heat wave!
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Most definitely!
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Your photos make me feel cold. Brrr. Iβve got a hot coffee on a Saturday night. Itβs fancy too – came from MCDs! I hardly ever treat myself to drive thru coffee but itβs one of those days βοΈπ
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Snow will do that, even in a photo! Coffee is the perfect thing for those kind of days. Hopefully tomorrow is better!πββ
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Not having to wake up at 0430 tomorrow is a good start to a better day π
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Does that mean you get to relax today?π
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Yes and no. I donβt feel super great and itβs cold today, but I did get out of the house and got steps today.
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Hmm, when I don’t feel good and it’s cold, I prefer to stay inside and drink coffee…or tea…and write.
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We went to the park in the freezing cold. I would have preferred to stay home, but I made a promise and needed to keep it. It’s very hard for me to write when people are home. I prefer to write when I am alone and there’s peace and quiet.
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I’m sure Rebecca enjoyed the park time, even in the cold. I can’t imagine that you would get a lot of alone time with a family around. But then, I would trade writing time for family time any day.ππ
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Iβm so sorry you hurt yourself again, Steve! Please be careful in all that slippery white stuff! Itβs beautiful though. Hope the birds come to stay a while. ππΌπ₯ΆβοΈβοΈ
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Snow does have it’s beauty, but it is treacherous too! Thanks Renee, enjoy your afternoon!ππΊββββ
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Yikes! That is a lot of snow! I hope you are feeling better from your fall! βοΈ βοΈ
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It is starting to feel a bit better today, just need a bit more rest. Thanks Eugenia!ππΊββββ
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