Chainsaw Heaven

Here's Big Dan in chainsaw heaven. I think that all the trees on fences are gone from around the house. There were trees across the path today when we went toward the creek. I'll take the camera tomorrow.
The weather is absolutely perfect.

Aww, Poor Beagle

Isn't the Beagle cute?

Don't you want to adopt him?

A new appreciation for electricity!

Outside my window is a winter wonderland that I can enjoy more fully having had a shower.
The last two days were so much fun, well, maybe fun's not the right word, but they were definitely educational.
There's something rewarding about being self sufficient, even if it's only for two days. I liken it to the toddler in us all saying, "I do it myself!" Even though it's clearly not as efficient.
We're also more aware of what we need to do in order to be more fully equipped for emergencies. My first goal is to buy an Alpaca cook stove. I'll use it outdoors for canning in hot weather too. I'm wondering if I can use the shed to do canning since it'll have shade and no breeze to blow out my propane fires.
My good friend Laura had sent me a link on how to make my well work without electricity, and wouldn't you know, I glanced at it without really reading it. Now I get to go back and find it!
Becky's going to make lots of plain candles. They were wonderful! They burn for over 45 hours, and you can actually just let it burn all night without any trouble. Gotta love soy candles.

Winter Storm Preparedness

Here's Joe Houndog hoping that the snow won't reach his perch. He's never seen that scary white stuff before! It makes him hop on three legs, which is kinda funny.

Wanna See Some Snow?

Here's a view from the corner bedroom.
A view from my window. Can you find the cardinal? (That's for Niece R.R.)
And the wire fence, photographed by Laura, who I think is a talented photographer.

And More...

Top: Here's the highway to our place, heading south from the unethically advertised property ; )
Bottom: Shhh! I don't know if I was supposed to take Mr. Amish Snowman's picture.
He's wearing his good hat though, so how could I resist?

More today

Top: How'd ya like to have this for your driveway?
Middle: A typical scene and an explanation for the widespread power outages.
Bottom: A jewel encrusted tree almost makes up for how bad I smell. Almost.

Today

My neighbor's snowman and igloo- no way can I keep up with those Jones's.
Our farm in the snow.
Dan picking a boulder out of the road to our house.

March 2

2 Days Later

Here are three pictures taken by Laura on the morning after the big snow.
I'm not sure why I was looking forward to a blizzard after all.
The power was off for over two days. The phone was off for one. I suddenly remembered why it is that I love the South!
I'm going to be posting lots of photos.