Wild Winds

Another crazy day in the weather department.  It was in the 50s yesterday, 40s this morning (rain) and down in the 20s early afternoon.

Gary helped get the water trough cleaned and refilled before the temperature dropped.

After chores I managed to clean up the manure from the pastures before it freezes again.

I feel very fortunate that the ice melted, the snow is gone and the wind has dried things out.

Buddy's Mom stopped up today.  Other than that, nothing new.

At noon it was blowing like crazy and the temperature dropped so fast.  Also minor snow flakes.  I opted to put the boys in the barn so they would not spend the afternoon in the high winds.  Not looking for colic with these big changes.

Turned them back out at 4:30 and reset the barn for their dinner.

Both horses wanted to roll at the same time and got in each other's way....so it never happened before they went in.

Boy am I ticked!  Somehow Buddy broke the clip on the front of his new blanket.  Will call tomorrow and see what I can do about it.

More hot dogs for dinner with leftover rice and one yummy salad.  I bought a bag of pears a couple days ago and they are the best I've ever tasted.  Just right.  On mixed greens with apples/walnuts/crasins and balsamic dressing.

Little Wonder had a hard day at the office.

Night all.

So Much Going On Today

For one thing, the temperature reached 51 degrees.

Gary got up early and did the water for tonight. By the time I was finished there was some very good light in Rebel's stall.

Jenny arrived at 8:30 and they took off for Jamestown to do some "foodie" Christmas shopping.

Sid, Little Wonder and I held down the fort.

I took a quick shower before heading down to bridge and attempted to get a selfie done so I can send it to a friend.  Not very good at this.

When checking on some messages, I noticed one from an old friend that I grew up with as a kid.  She noticed the photos on one of the pictures I posted of the dining room and wanted a closer look.  So I took a bunch to send to her.  Here are a few....most of them oldies.

After bridge ( I had terrible cards again) I got back to the farm in time to get ready for evening chores

Dark again.

Got the boys tucked in.

Gary and Jenny got home before 5:30 and the car was loaded with bags and boxes.

First they went to Ecklofs Bakery....Jenny took some photos for me and below are some of the goodies they looked at or got.

This bakery is loaded with all things Swedish.

No pictures, but they did go to Peterson's Market and got some korv and sil.

Plus a couple other things.

While they were in Jamestown they looked for my Nanna's house and found it on Williams Street.  I lived with her when I was five and six years old.

They made another stop at Johnny's and bought 24 hot dogs with everything (outstanding Greek sauce) to go.

12 went to Jenny's and we kept 12.  Had some for dinner....yum.

They also stopped at my sister in law's house and dropped of an almond braid.

Then they went up to Mike and Barb's at the lake.

Out for a quick lunch before heading back home. A very full day!

We are so loaded with great Swedish stuff!

Night all.