11/29/25  May the warming love of friends and family surround you as we go through the season of Advent.

Sun and clouds, 30 degrees. Today's high 35 with a light WNW wind.. Low tonight 22.  Snow changing to rain tomorrow, a SE breeze, high 38, low 31.  Sunshine Monday, a WNW wind, high 35, l0w 14. 2-6 inches of snow Tuesday, a gentle east breeze, high 27, low 21.  Forecast may change, watching a potential winter storm.  Partly cloudy Wednesday through Monday the 8th.Highs in the mid to upper twenties except Friday.  Friday's high 20. Lows in the low teens except Thursday night when the low is 2.  Daily snow showers Tuesday the 9th through Saturday the 13th.  Highs around 30, lows around 20.

    We are still in Thanksgiving moda as the part of the family that is usually here at the fam gets ready for another Thanksgiving celebration in Bangor.  Lots of good smells as side dishes are prepared.  Jay is staying home because Christmas has started at Country Junction.  Some families put up their tree this weekend.  Others like to get their tree to make sure they have the perfect one.  Our Christmas tree supplier is very good to us, all our trees are perfect!

     Good news about the chimney, the cracks were at the top.  The top of the chimney was redone yesterday.  Earl comes this morning to take the form down.  He and Jay finished the repair with headlamps.  They did not appreciate the late afternoon dusting of snow on the metal roof.

    Tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent.  The cross on the back of the house is lit.  Hopefully by tomorrow night some of the outside nativities will be up and lights on.  Country Junction is lit up.

   May your day be blessed, Sally

 11/28/25  People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.  Clear, calm, 28 degrees.  Sunshine today, a WSW breeze, high 39, low tonight 27.  Partly cloudy tomorrow, a WNW wind, high 34, low 21. Snow showers Sunday morning, mix in the afternoon, rain by early evening. A SE breeze, high 38, low 31.  Sunshine Monday, a strong WNW breeze, high37, low 15.  2-6 inches of snow Tuesday and Tuesday night.  A light WSW breeze, high 29, low 19. Light snow Wednesday, A NNW breeze, high 32, low 21.  Mostly cloudy Thursday, a WSW breeze, high 33, low 11.  Partly cloudy next Friday, a west breeze, high 24, low 18. 1-3 inches of snow Friday  night.  2-6 inches of snow next Saturday, a WNW breeze, high 31, low 12.  Snow showers next Sunday, a WNW breeze, high 26, low 15.  Snow showers the week of the 8th, highs in the upper twenties, lows in the teens.

    Yesterday was not only a nice day for November but a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Two waves of family came.  Some were going to work or another Thanksgiving so they came early to visit.  Margin made two batches of yeast rolls.  The early wave had hot rolls with Bekah's butter to hold them until dinner.  The main wave sat down to a feast at one.

   Today the kitchen range is out.  A mason is coming by to check the chimney.  There are some cracks in the liner.  Jay says he doesn't know enough to know if they are serious.  With the Christmas season starting at Country Junction it will be a busy day!

    May your day be blessed, Sally

    

 11/27/25 Happy Thanksgiving

     Weather to be thankful for, not the icy mess we had last year on Thanksgiving.  A WSW breeze today, the high 44.  Tonight's low 27.  Snow to rain Sunday, snow on Tuesday.  

    Gratitude roots us, steadies us, and opens us up to the gentle ways God is still working in the world and in our lives. From that grounded place, fear softens, compassion grows, and what feels heavy begins to transform into something fruitful—just like compost turning into rich, life-giving soil.

Today, I’m so very thankful. Thankful for the love of my family and your friendship.  May your day be blessed, Sally

 11/26/25 Keep spreading joy, happiness is everywhere, just waiting for you to find it! So much to be Thankful for.

Clouds and fog, 40 degrees.  .27 inch  of rain overnight.  Rain showers this morning, overcast this afternoon, occasional rain showers tonight.  A light NNE breeze, high 43, low 38.  Partly cloudy tomorrow, a WSW breeze, high 44, low 27.  Mostly cloudy Friday, a SW breeze, high 39, low 27.  A light WNW wind Saturday with sun and clouds, high 34, low 21.  Afternoon rain/snow Sunday, 1-3 inches overnight.  A SE breeze,, high 37, low 35.  Mostly cloudy Monday, a brisk west breeze, high 40, low 18.  A light north breeze Tuesday, high 28, low 18. Afternoon snow showers, 1-3 inches of snow overnight.  Partly cloudy next Wednesday and Thursday, WNW breezes, highs 30, lows 20 and 14. Partly cloudy Friday the 5th, a WNW breeze, high 27, low 17.  Foggy Saturday the 6th, a WNW breeze, high 28, low 13. 1-3 inches of snow Saturday night. Morning snow showers Sunday the 7th, a WNW breeze, high 25, low 12.  Snow showers the next three days, highs 28, low in the teens.

    A shade cloth is over the new greenhouse, shading the Christmas trees should some sun peek through the clouds.  Mixed precipitation and wet snow weigh down Christma tree branches, in the greenhouse they will be protected.  They are going to set up the store in the greenhouse with the trees,  Lots of Christmas lights went up yesterday.

    More was done on Maegin's trailer.  The new wiring is almost done.  We went to Corinth and picked up a propane range.  Today the refrigerator comes.

    Today we will try to get the house set for welcoming everyone tomorrow.  May your day be blessed, Sally

   

 

11/25/25     If you want happiness for a lifetime — help others be happy.

   Cloudy, 31 degrees.  Cloudy today, a SW breeze, high 43. Cloudy tonight, periods of rain late, low 34. Morning rain tomorrow, a light NNE breeze, high 43.  Light rain early tomorrow night, low 38.  Morning clouds/afternoon Thanksgiving Day, a brisk WSW breeze, high 44, low 28.Mostly cloudy Black Friday, a stiff WSW breeze, high 38, low 27.  Partly cloudy Saturday,  a light WNW wind, high 34, low 20.  PM snow showers Sunday, the first Day of Advent. A SSE breeze, high 35, low 31. Rain/snow showers Monday, a west breeze, high 40, low 23. Mostly cloudy next Tuesday, a NW breeze, high 30, low 18. Morning snow showers next Wednesday, a NW breeze, high 29, low 18.  Partly cloudy Thursday the 4th, a WNW breeze, high 27, low 12. Morning snow showers Friday the 5th, a WNW breeze, high 25, low 14.  Mostly cloudy Saturday the 6th, a WNW breeze, high 27, low 16. 2-6 inches of snow Sunday the 7th and Sunday night. a NW breeze, high 29, low 17.  2-6 inches of snow Monday the 8th, a brisk NW breeze, high 27, low 15.  Cloudy with snow showers on the 9th.

    Thanksgiving baking has started.  Eggs left yesterday as fast as the chickens laid them.  Butter sold out.  Bekah made more butter last night.  The chickens will lay more eggs today.  Lots of milk and hamburger in the refrigerators.

    The wreath orders were all filled yesterday.  Now everyone can concentrate on Thanksgiving.  Friday they will switch gears, stepping into the Christmas season.  With mixed precipitation and snow in the forecast they have decided to set the trees up in the new greenhouse.  Weather forecasters are saying a stormy December.

    Maegin's trailer is moving along.  She'll be in before the  cold hits next week.  Not settled but in and warm.

    May your day be blessed, Sally

    

 11/24/25 The best remedy for discontent is to count our blessings.

 Partly cloudy, 26 degrees.  A NW breeze, high 41. Cloudy tonight, low 27.  Cloudy tomorrow, a light SSW breeze, high 43, low 34. Rain after midnight. Morning rain Wednesday, a light NE breeze, high 44, light rain after midnight, low 38.  Partly cloudy Thanksgiving, a brisk WSW breeze, high 44, low 28.  Mostly cloudy Black Friday, a stiff WSW breeze, high 38, low 26. Partly cloudy Saturday,  a stiff NNW breeze, high 33, low 20.  Afternoon snow showers Sunday, the beginning of Addvent, 1-3 inches Sunday night. A light SSW breeze, high 33, low 29.  A wintery mix next Monday, a SSW breeze, high 44, low 28. snow showers Monday night and Tuesday morning.  A WNW breeze Tuesday, high 33, low 16.  Snow showers the afternoon of Wednesday the 3rd, 1-3 inches overnight. a WSW breeze, high 30, low 17. Morning snow showers Thursday the 4th, a NW breeze, high 25, low 1.  Partly cloudy the 5th and 6th, WNW breezes, highs about 23, lows 11 and 15. 1-3 inches of snow Saturday night.  Snow showers Sunday morning, the 7th. WNW breezes Sunday and Monday, highs 28, lows 15.

   No one took time to go grocery shopping last week.  With Thanksgiving Thursday grocery shopping is first on the agenda.

The Turkey will go in the refrigerator to thaw.  It is only 12 pounds so it should thaw in time.  We are having ham and cracked chicken too.

   As we prepare to spend a day together Thursday giving thanks, some of us will be working in the nursery.  Next Sunday is the beginning of Advent.   Christmas season at Country Junction will start Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.

  People have already been here for eggs this morning.  Preparing for Thanksgiving baking?   We are out of eggs until I collect this morning's eggs.  Lots of milk and hamburger but only one pound of butter.

   May your day be blessed, Sally

 11/23/25  Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, His love endures forever.  Psalm 118:29

 The next few days will be pleasant November weather.  Showers the day before Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving morning.  Then temperatures will start dropping with icy showers and snow showers the first week of December.

  The craft fair was a success, the many vendors enjoyed visiting with the crowd.  Lots of beautiful handmade items went to new homes. Today will be a day of worship , giving thanks, and rest.  Tomorrow Country Junction will start getting ready for Christmas.  This week we will pause to give thanks.  Next Sunday is the beginning of Advent.  May your day be blessed, Sally