WIND!!!

The wind started in the evening, between me lighting the grill and carrying the tuna steaks to it. That fast, really. The forecast had said the wind would pick up after midnight. What time zone? More like 7:00 p.m.

I had thought we might have another bonfire, but glad we procrastinated long enough to nix that bright idea. The temp continues to be mild, almost warm, but that even has a wind chill. And it can knock you down. Luckily, I'm heavy enough to keep my feet on the ground. I was mindful with the feed this morning having experienced the wind's help with dumping Lil Fred's feed before.

Tom had off on Friday and he had a long list of items to address. He's extremely productive, always, but didn't know if he would get to the list, create a whole new list or do something completely different.

He cleaned up the garage/shed, dumping all the old hay into the manure spreader. He claimed he made 6 trips. He cleaned up all the hay in the barn, too. He went to Southern States Cooperative in Mt Airy, purchasing corner feeders (yea) for the boys and little, tiny feeders for the minis. He installed all of them. The boys really like them, the mice are going to complain! And the minis mouths fit right in. So cute.

He now has a different management for the minis during the day. They really like it! The big double doors are kept open, the hay is locked in the vacant stall. Earlier this week the minis got into the barn and the hay bale looked like it had been involved in a pillow fight. Hay was everywhere! Now they have access to the barn all day and can't get into the hay.

The snow blower is in the tack room, and everything has been neatened-up. Makes the barn look big, too, because it is!

Today I had to close one end because the wind is so strong, calling for 60-mile an hour gusts. I believe it! Unfortunately the shingles are also coming off the roof. I really didn't want to have to replace the roof until we at least had some income from the old house. Let's hope the roof doesn't start leaking, again. This place just keeps on giving.