Monday, December 1, 2008

December 2nd



The dogs look as surprised as the photographer. It snowed since before daybreak today. We have about an inch of accumulation, but it blew pretty hard for awhile, which reminded me it was time to get the stove fired up.

I've been experimenting trying to get the most efficient burn from each load of wood. I'm getting better, not perfect but I'm digging out less charcoal each time I clean out the firebox.

I checked on the cat this afternoon. I'm glad out didn't have to peel her out of her bed, she didn't freeze overnight. She caught her first rat this weekend. It was about a third of her size, fortunately she didn't drag it back into the barn to resuscitate it. She left it out front. Julie suspects its because she couldn't pull it through the opening of the kitty door we cut into the side of the barn.

I hope all is well with everyone. If it clears up, tonight will be a great night for stargazing.

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