Winter arrived last night with crazy winds and cold rain, which turned to snow. The winds, or maybe even a small twister, ravage the garden area taking down major tree limbs and tossing about anything in its path. The chickens, and their coop, are fine and you have never seen more relieved gardeners, Smith, George and I wandering around the garden assessing damage. It could have been so much worse.
Smith and George are cleaning the garden and cutting the tree limbs they can reach, while I sit here, sipping tea, knitting and staying warm. Thought I'd pop in and say "hia!". Tomorrow I must return to work after four days off. I'm going to enjoy today!
Wow! There's been some snow up in the mountains here, but right here on the coast nothing so far. Soon enough, though, I expect.
Posted by: Mel | October 25, 2010 at 12:05 PM
I'm glad no one was hurt - especially the chickens. Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Carole | October 25, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Winter! Ack!! Although I do see a stray snowflake or two in the forecast for Minneapolis this week. Fortunately, I won't be here!
Hope you're having a wonderful day!
Posted by: Chris | October 25, 2010 at 12:20 PM
We haven't really been able to see the mountains because of all the clouds, but it was sure a wild storm last night. Sadly, I was awoken around 3am by the sound of a drip, drip, drip... which turned out to be water dripping from the skylight in the sauna/closet. Sigh.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | October 25, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Millie must have been terrified...but I'm sure she kept her cool...just like the rest of us last night -- sheesh!
Posted by: Suzy | October 25, 2010 at 01:33 PM
Beautiful photo!
I'm so glad you're inside while the men are out working hard in the garden.
Posted by: Cookie | October 25, 2010 at 01:53 PM
No kidding -- it's cold today. Break out the sweaters!
Posted by: Katinka | October 25, 2010 at 02:05 PM
Pretty photo- fall in the foreground and winter in the background. Thank God the chickens are okay! Enjoy your time inside. :-)
Posted by: Manise | October 25, 2010 at 02:12 PM
hiya! right back at you. :)
greater Boston is just starting to hit peak... it'll be pretty up here by the week's end.
Posted by: kate | October 25, 2010 at 02:30 PM
Glad everything turned out okay. Our weather is turning here too....
Posted by: Marilyn | October 25, 2010 at 02:39 PM
Your beautiful photo makes me want to snuggle in some handknits! Stay warm. Hope you enjoyed every moment of your day off.
Posted by: Kym | October 25, 2010 at 02:58 PM
Ugh, it was certainly a naughty storm, that's for sure. Rainy, windy and all-out blustery. We've been dealing with it in Oregon over the last 2-3 days, and I'm not sorry to see it go! Glad the chickens were safe!
Posted by: kelly | October 25, 2010 at 04:25 PM
I believe your storm is heading our way. Good day for knitting and sipping tea. I'm so glad the chickens are alright. That would indeed be a huge concern.
Posted by: CindyCindy | October 25, 2010 at 05:24 PM
Brrrr! I'm so glad the chickens are okay...enjoy your last hours off and the knitting, especially.
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | October 25, 2010 at 06:05 PM
My goodness! It's blustery here, but that's about it...and I have to say that I'm enjoying the sound of a typical fall night.
Posted by: Kristin | October 25, 2010 at 07:09 PM
The way you describe it, I can feel the blustery wind and the cold in the air. Glad the chickens are all right.
Posted by: Marijke | October 26, 2010 at 12:18 AM
Ugh! I can't stand the wind! Rain I don't mind but the wind I can do without! Poor little chickens...glad to hear they are safe!Though it is good weather for knitting!
Posted by: Anna | October 26, 2010 at 05:44 AM
We had some snowshowers around dinnertime last night, but OMG - the WIND! I could do without that. So far today.... quieter...
Posted by: Anne | October 26, 2010 at 06:09 AM
Glad the chick-lets are ok.... and that you are safe and warm.
Posted by: Elaine | October 26, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Glad you and the chickens weathered the storm. We've had a few flakes in the air, and woke one morning to a light dusting that vanished when the sun hit it. NOT ready for winter yet...
Posted by: gayle | October 26, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Wow, it seems like there's wild weather all over. I'm happy to hear that it wasn't too bad where you are. I hope that you enyoyed your long weekend.
Posted by: Hillary | October 26, 2010 at 02:09 PM
Wow! Glad the girls are still cluckingly happy.
Posted by: Laurie | October 26, 2010 at 05:28 PM
It's still nice in MD but I am NOT holding my breath! Miss Utah minus the snow :)
Posted by: Laritza | October 26, 2010 at 05:56 PM
We got a light dusting of snow in the mountains and today I walked our dog with rain and ice falling. Welcome fall?
Posted by: jill | October 26, 2010 at 08:16 PM
Yikes! That is crazy weather! I hope you enjoyed the remains of your weekend and that re-entry was gentle.
xo
Posted by: Sarah | October 27, 2010 at 01:39 AM