Old Man Winter flexes his muscles

The air is filled with blowing snow today as I look out toward the woodlot. Right now we've got about 10" of new snow, but it's being blown around so much, it is tough to say for sure. Old Man Winter has surely settled in for a while. The kids love the new snow, but I know it just makes my work harder, oh well.

We just turned the corner on the shortest days of the year. For the next six months our days will be getting longer. I know some people can't stand the short days here in the northern climates. I guess I'm kind of like an old grizzly bear, I just like to fatten up and wait it out.

I'm checking out the generator, just in case the power goes out for a long period of time. (Looking good is always important to the Farmer, here is proof) :-)



When the first days of spring come, we'll be out, collecting sap and making Maple Syrup again this year. If the weather allows, we're prepared to make 25-30 gallons of syrup. The sugar wood is all stacked away and waiting the warm sun of March.

The goats spend most of their days in the barn now, just going out to pasture when the weather is good. They like the sun, especially in the winter. The does are doing well and appear to be progressing quite well. I hope to have 6 does with kids this Spring. We've always just kept the milk for ourselves, but I hope to become a little more commercial in the next couple of years.

Here's hoping that this holiday season finds your family healthy and safe. Best wishes for a Happy New Year. Check back soon. I hope to spend these cold nights posting some neat stories and pictures that you might find interesting.