Blogging about the things that I love to do including learning and implementing homesteading, sustainability and permaculture practices into my daily life. I also use this blog as an online journal writing about the day in and day out happenings in my life which include balancing family, work and the needs of the homestead, all while keeping in mind that you have to stop and smell the roses and count your blessings along the way.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Florida Winter
This is what is cause for excitement here in Florida, this is a picture of the little snowman my daughter in law and her sister made yesterday morning. The grand kids loved it! I know its not real snow by comparison to the rest of the country but when you live in Central Florida its surprising to see this to say the least. So far all of my animals have been hearty and healthy through the freezing temps. I never thought I would be going out to break up iced over water so that the animals could drink but that has become a regular occurrence for several days now. I am sending warm thoughts out to all of you who endure the cold for months at a time and keep all who depend on you safe, warm and healthy in this insane weather.
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In January of last year I sat down and wrote a post from the RV I was living in at the time. I thought then that I really wanted to get bac...
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In January of last year I sat down and wrote a post from the RV I was living in at the time. I thought then that I really wanted to get bac...
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What a great Florida snowman!!! He needs a little paper parasol to keep him shaded!!
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Judy
Ok, I almost lost it here. My verification word popped up as tsticals!!!
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J
I just got back from taking my students to swim with the manatee in Crystal River - it was absolutely freezing. It felt great to be in the water, but the ride back to the hotel on the boat was frigid. I love your snowman.
ReplyDeleteGreat Florida Snowman! He looks so out of place with the green grass and leaves in the background! ....Judy, his tsticals froze off...debbie
ReplyDeleteWhat is up with the weather? snow in Florida? I love your little snowman.
ReplyDeleteWarming up a bit in Texas,
Berte
Somehow my brain just can't seem to imagine snowmen in Florida, It's just not right! My poor chickens, I did let them out this morning just long enough for me to rake and add clean bedding. I can now understand the term "cooped up" from a chicken's point of view.
ReplyDeletePoor kid. I'll send mittens and my snowblower.
ReplyDeleteI have to fix that...Railroad Stock summaries is your big brother up here in Philly. I'll have to explain that someday. : )
ReplyDeletelol! I love the Florida Snowman. Poor guy. He won't have a long life, though. Can you bring him inside too cool off until the temps drop at night? hehe!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your chilly little winter time. I hope it hasn't affected the orange crops too much....or all the warm weather critters down there either.
~Lisa
In the mountains of New Mexico
Wow! I did get pictures of our "snowfall" in the Ocala National Forest but didn't think to try a little snowman. Also got photos of the lake - frozen around the edge! But I think my grapefruit may be done for - picked a bunch and juiced them. Hoping to have another marathon juicing this weekend. Stay warm!
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