Here in New England, we’re experiencing crazy cold weather. I believe the snow fall in my neighborhood was approximately 8-10 inches, but the biting cold and wind are what make it a dangerous issue. We’ve spent the last few days layering clothes, shoveling, ice bucket clearing and water refilling, and the guys have been out plowing and sanding.
The horses have their winter coats on, even the minis! Lacey and Coady have the typical very heavy winter coat, so under normal conditions they don’t need a blanket….but at -4 degrees with wind I’m not confident that they can be comfortable without them. The chickens have a cozy coop heater in their coop and the rabbit’s hutch has been fortified with lots of hay for tunneling and two horse blankets over the coop to keep out the wind.
Meanwhile, down by the sea – before the big snow storm we did a quick check of the cottage, I’m happy to report so far no “meece” encroachment. How can I properly describe the bone chilling cold inside an unheated summer cottage? Stunningly frigid, to say the least. The Cove is frozen over, although not the safe walking kind of frozen. Quite a feat with ocean water if you think about it, and a testament to just how cold it is ’round here.
That’s Horse island out in the middle of the cove – there is a house on it, no winter residents, of course. This photo was taken at sunset a few nights ago by a local photographer who captures some stunning views of local landscapes.
I understand even my Florida friends are wearing winter coats – stay warm, friends, I hope you’re safe and snug, where ever you reside. Till soon –
