Icicles

Ya knock 'em down - they grow right back! Yep! That's what happens when the heat goes through the roof and it's NOT because of the indoor activities! This old cabin just plain leaks heat! (Only here and there) We have a GOOD roof! It has tar paper and foam insulation (the solid kind in 1 inch thickness) under all the shingles - under all the snow. The ceiling of planks and log rafters gets warm and the snow melts away, turning into water, running to the edges, making icicles - many icicles. Always. Sharp devils, too. Pretty though!

We would rather have an icicle problem than a loss of power problem. Our gas propane heater will still keep us warm. The BIG scary thing about power loss is to lose it to run the heat tape which keeps the outdoor water pipes from freezing. That WILL happen if we run out of gas for the generator. If the town has no power - no gasoline pump will function - either.

Ah! It is................. W I N T E R

Put My Boots On

When I woke up this AM it was snowing lightly and, even though it was the start of a cold and dull winter day, I was inspired to trek along the unplowed road to see what magical art could be created and captured with my camera.

I'm always befuddled as to how to protect both the camera and my eyeglasses from wet drops so both were tucked into my sweat jacket and extracted as I saw something to shoot. Cardinal red pants tucked into high black rubber boots, and uncombed mop were a wacky sight to behold for any onlookers in the area.

The results weren't as awful as they could have been, especially since my fingers grew very numb from the 20° air and weren't functioning properly.

The good news is that the snowplow didn't appear as I took over the roadway on my approach and retreat for the project.

Ah! Winter!

Holiday James

The Dollar Store had just what I needed for James' holiday attire. The balls and bow and garland all together cost only $7.42. His new hat was made from another sweater that I bought at "The Clothing Closet" a local fire company ladies' auxiliary group that accepts donations. It had not snowed yet, but I knew it would - sometime. It's November 28 and he is ready! Meet Jolly Jaunty James.

Since it hasn't snowed yet, I made snow for him! And then a greeting card, just in case it didn't really snow in time for sending.

December 5 - IT SNOWED!

Greeting cards are finished and sent December 14.