Winter weather on the ranch - Horses in the snow
Well, the north wind did blow and we did get snow. But it didn’t last long. There is still snow on the mountains and in our high country and some ice in shady spots on the road, and it is supposed to snow more tomorrow night. Snow is a good thing here. It melts slow and soaks into the ground. It recharges springs and the water table – but it sure makes it harder to get the chores done. We had 3 days in a row with single digit temperatures – and it isn’t officially winter yet! I have relocated my silk wild rags, dug out the long handles and wool shirts. My chinks have been replaced by chaps for winter. Lined gloves have taken the place of thin leather work gloves. But my heart isn’t in it. Part of me is screaming NOOOOO – not cold yet, please. I think I will have some hot chocolate and sit by the fire for a spell.
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