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This winter the storms never end, just
suspend for a couple of days, and then comes the next. What the
weathermen are calling "a one-two punch" -- two coming back to back with
a few hours respite, has arrived. (Feb. 1, 2011) |
The winter from hell launched its
latest assault at about 8:15 this morning. |
The wild turkeys hiked in early
looking for a meal while they could still move to reach my wildlife soup
kitchen. The pot of water, a recent addition to my adoption program, is
greatly appreciated -- beats chewing snow. |
Inside the kitchen bunker it's cozy,
the wood stove blazing as usual, plenty of firewood racked in
anticipation. |
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More cozy kitchen, shelter from the storm. |
The wild turkeys seem content enough, though one keeps
peering through the door as if he'd like to come in and warm up for a
while. |
By evening the snow had begun to let up, so I headed out,
fired up the snowblower, and moved what had fallen. |
Today's snowfall was about eight inches of light fluffy
stuff, easy to move. |
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What's coming next, starting in a few hours -- the
right-hook -- is supposed to be heavy, wet, turning to sleet, maybe even
rain at the end. |
Alright, ready for the next punch. |
At least I can reach the firewood racks across the lot
again, when necessary. |
Ah well, another productive day in New England winter,
just a lot more snowed moved around and out of the way.
What will tomorrow bring? |
