Three days before Thanksgiving, and today, we are seeing our first snow of the season....well, there was a tiny squall in mid-October, but that didn't really count. Most of our autumn was wonderfully mild and more sunny than cloudy.
In another 4 or 5 weeks, my garden boxes will likely disappear under a fluffy, white blanket that will cover our serene NY valley for a couple of months...or more.
Unless we're experiencing torrential rains or a driving snowstorm, the dogs get at least one, usually two, energy-burning walks a day, so we can all maintain our sanity. Today, I took my camera along.
About a week ago, the kids and Don built the shed around our maple tanks, siding it with wood we milled ourselves.
They completed fencing of our second paddock for the horses, giving them an extra nearly two acres to stretch their legs and munch grass.
This also includes the area where I coach and my girls ride and train the horses.
Our mares are getting to try out their new blankets today! Apparently, though, it's going to warm up to the low 40's the rest of the week, so they'll be coming off tomorrow.
Another pre-winter accomplishment - the electric is run to the barns!
We're not totally finished with that, yet, but at least we have lights for our fearless "critter sitter", Lori, to use when we head to Pennsylvania for a few days this week to share Thanksgiving with our family.
We do have a couple of upcoming craft fairs, at which we'll be selling our delicious syrup, but feel free to order on-line or call us - maple syrup and lollipops make great gifts for the holiday season! I'll even put together a nice breakfast gift basket if you're interested.
On a more personal note: On Wednesday of this week, Don and I celebrate 20 years of marriage!
Pretty awesome! In some respects, it seems like we began our journey together just a week ago...in others it seems we've been together 40 years!
On our wedding day, Don promised me our life together would never be boring...and, it never has!
Many Blessings to all of you this Thanksgiving!
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