We had a few days to prepare for this storm and I did take advantage of the warnings. First thigs first, dog food and treats were delivered, and puppy dog water bowls filled to the brims. All of our water bottles were filled as were the tea pots and kettles. Not going to be caught short handed this time! When we lost power in the summer I had not prepared for a storm, and we were hit by lightning, and we were without power or water for five days. Not going to happen again! Dog coats and sweaters were also brought out. shovels and ice melt brought down from the tool shed and the car filled with gas. We are ready! The only thing I cannot prepare is to keep the power, but we have plenty of battery-operated candles to see. We will have to cuddle in sleeping bags and blankets if we lose power and it gets cold. And hope there is no bursting of pipes. We have had pipes burst twice in the winter and once this summer. What a house.
I was hoping for a late start to the day, but Shorty had other ideas. He heard the plow trucks on the road and then one in the lower drive and off he went. Barking to alert me that someone was here. So I quickly got dressed as it did not seem like too much snow on the trees. But so far we have a respectable 6 inches.
Shorty in particular loves the snow. Hard to believe he was born in Yap, Micronesia. He has developed a few thick coat since he arrived so no doubt, he stays toasty warm. And he is my companion when I need to do chores, like shoveling the upper driveway, walkway and porches. He watches me form his hemlock tunnel when I use the roof rake - he knows to stay far away otherwise he'll get pelted by falling snow!
Fionnegan and Gunnarr seem to enjoy the snow as they like to run through the powdery bliss. They also run under the hemlock tunnel and chase each other and sniff out most likely the chipmunks and squirrels. They are good companions while I work but the little ones seem to get cold and so I let them inside the house to stay warm while Shorty and I keep working.
The hemlock trees tip their branches to reach the ground. They are beautiful and form a fun tunnel for the boys to run. I do make the rounds with a broom and knock off as much snow as I can so the branches do not break. The very tips of the branches once impeded into the ground snow do not release easily and may break if not released carefully.
A hemlock snow tunnel! Fionnegan, Gunnarr and Shorty run under the trees - less snow and some interesting scents!
Our yard with the tree branches and willow shrub branches touching the ground. There were quite a few broken branches from the willow - nature's way of pruning them I guess!
Off they go!
Shorty follows closely!
We open the gate to let them run in the yard. Shorty heads for the hemlock tunnel. I wonder if her remembers this from previous years with snow.
Fionnegan and Gunnarr shake off the snow. They had noses in the fresh soft snow and rolled in it too.
Gunnarr peeping out from the hemlocks.
Plowing through the snow. You can find Gunnarr by his red bow.
Gunnarr always seems to love this part of the garden in any weather. Not sure why as there is a thorny rose bush in there but also other flowering shrubs. The bunny also likes to hide in there so maybe he is just checking on any prey he can find.
Yes, Fionnegan and Gunnarr are sniffing something as Shorty is running the fence in another part of the garden. They are getting much needed exercise.
Also sniffing in between the rocks. I hope they don't get a bite on a nose!
My Fionnegan. Just finished running under the shrubs and it is time to shake off the snow. While I was shoveling, he just stood and watched the snow fall from the sky. He seems to enjoy these winter adventures.
Shorty just finished his tour of the fence and now came back to the hemlock tunnel.
My Shorty. He is such a good boy - most of the time!
Shorty just starting barking really loud after hearing a sound outside. He is a good watch dog and has very acute hearing. I went out to see and this is what I found.
A tree has fallen and broke our fence and hit the back of the car. At first glance it looks like the car will be fine. But I need to cut the blog short and get my handy saw and remove what I can. O, winter! Guess I will not be going to the last Patriot game of the season.
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