What does this mean for us here on Gael Glen Farm? We are pretty well stocked with food - our pantry could see us through the zombie apocalypse so a snow storm, even a severe one, will be a piece of cake. We have a working generator in case the power goes out, a well stocked medicine cabinet, and enough grain and hay to feed our livestock for a week at least. With our good quality snow blower and three snow shovels, I think we are set.
All that is left to do before the storm hits is to muck out the animal barns. It is a lot easier to wheel barrows full of dirty straw on paths of hard packed snow than it will be in knee deep fresh fallen snow. Time to get to work!
Once again Seamus was my very best helper and Alistair was accommodating by napping for much of time we were at work.
I am happy to report that by noon all three barns had been cleaned out and fresh, dry straw had been spread out for the animals to bed down on during the storm.
Seamus is currently out for the count enjoying a well deserved afternoon nap. He stuck by my side all morning to help with every step of the farm chores. He is truly the hardest worker of all of us here on the farm.
Meanwhile, the snow has started to fall. It should be interesting to see how much accumulation we actually get. I have a strong suspicion that we are in for school bus cancellations and a snow day tomorrow; combined with another school strike on Friday, it is looking like tonight might be the start of our weekend!
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