12/2/25 Let us neither express nor cherish any hard feelings toward any citizen who by his vote has differed with us. A.Lincoln

A beautiful sunrise, calm, 19 degrees.  Snow starts mid morning.  Our school is closed because of poor road conditions forecast by midafternoon.  Snow total forecast runs from 2-8.  A ENE breeze, high 26.  A strong NNE breeze tonight. low 24.  Partly cloudy tomorrow, a NW breeze, high 32, low 19.  Morning clouds/afternoon sun Thursday, a west wind, high 33,low 1. Partly cloudy Friday, a west breeze, high 18, low 6.  Cloudy Saturday, a gentle NE breeze, high 27, low 15.  Partly cloudy Sunday, a WNW breeze, high 28, low 6.  Mostly cloudy Monday, a NW breeze, high 16, low 2.  Partly cloudy next Tuesday and Wednesday. A west breeze Tuesday, high 2, low 11.  A NNW breeze Wednesday, high 25, low 15.  Snow showers Wednesday night. 4-8 inches of snow Thursday the 11th and Thursday night. A WNW breeze, high 38, low 20.  3-5 inches of snow Friday the 12th, a stiff WNW breeze, high 29, low 17.  Partly cloudy the next four days, WNW breezes, highs about 29, low 18.

    Forecasters are having a hard time with this storm.  I look at three different forecasts , each has a different snow total.  Jay and Bekah are glad the Christmas trees are in the new greenhouse.  Not only are the trees protected from the weather but choosing one is pleasant.  No wind in the greenhouse.

    We were all scurrying around yesterday afternoon doing last minute things.  I was able to get the outsides of the windows on the south side of the house washed.  All large windows because they are on the south.

   Everyone else spent the morning working on Maegin's trailer.  The electrician called, he can't come until Friday.  A very nice man but he has time management problems.  With his track record Friday is probably Monday. The wiring is all done, it just needs finished at the breaker box.The plumber is hooking up the water today.  Fortunately a neighbor is going to make sure there is a hot outlet for the heat tape. 

  I didn't get the birds' water heater working.  I bought a heavy duty splitter so the heater and cross lights could be plugged into the same cord.  I unplugged the cross and plugged in the splitter.  Sparks flew and smoke started.  It didn't flip a breaker but now that expensive heavy gauge cord doesn't work. I'll get another cord tomorrow. And another new splitter that isn't defective!

   I want to fill the bird heaters before the snow starts.  May your day be blessed, Sally

 12/1/25 May love,  light and laughter surround you as you prepare for the birth of our Savior.

Rain washed away the snow, foggy and 33 degrees.  Temperature will drop to 25 this afternoon with a WNW wind. Tonight's low 13. 4-8 inches of snow tomorrow and tomorrow night.  A light NE breeze high of 26 tomorrow,  A strong north breeze tomorrow night, low 23.  A brisk NW breeze Wednesday, sunshine, high 30, low 17.  A strong west breeze Thursday, morning clouds/afternoon sun.  Thursday night's low 2.  Sunshine Friday, a west breeze, high 19, low 7.  1-3 inches of PM snow showers Saturday, a light ENE breeze, high 28, low 18.  Partly cloudy Sunday, a WNW breeze, high 29, low 12.  Partly cloudy next Monday, A WNW breeze, high 17, low 3.  Partly cloudy next Tuesday, a WNW breeze, high 20, low 10.  1-3 inches of PM snow showers next Wednesday, a light WNW breeze, high 26, low 17.  Morning snow showers next Thursday, a NW breeze, high 29, low 16. Partly cloudy Friday the 12th and Saturday the 13th with WNW breezes, highs 26, lows 14.  Morning snow showers Sunday the 14th, A WNW breeze, high 27, low 15.

   Today looks to be the last chance to get ready for winter.  I've noticed some of the kids' things here and there.  I'll have a list for them when they get home from school.  It would be nice if the skim of ice would melt.

   Yesterday I set up the big outside nativity.  All the lights worked.  Not so with the others.  Wednesday, after the roads are cleared I'll make a Walmart run for lights.

    The roads were not good yesterday late afternoon.  The girls had all gone to see the Nutcracker.  They got home safely but it was a slow trip.  Home just in time for milking.  Jay had Mabel inside waiting.

     We have four pairs of cardinals plus lots of other birds.  I'm setting up the heated water today.  I have three suet cakes and ffive feeders with black oil sunflower seeds in them.  I have some thistle feeders but thistle seed has gotten so expensive I haven't filled them.  Sun is shining, ice is melting, I want to do outside things before the wind starts blowing and the temperature  starts dropping.  May your day be blessed, Sally

    

 11/30/25  First Sunday in Advent

Cloudy, calm, 24 degrees.  Snow this afternoon becomes a mix around five and then rain late evening. High 38, low 31.  Sun and clouds tomorrow, a WNW wind, high 35, low 14.  As of now 2-6 inches of snow is forecast for Tuesday and Tuesday night. A NE breeze, high 27, low 20.  There is potential for more snow.  Quiet weather is forecast the rest of the week and next weekend.

     Today begins the Advent season, the period of time that Christians world wide prepare their hearts for the arrival of Christ.  Do we have hate, pride or jealousy?  Anger, selfishness, bitterness or greed in our hearts.  May we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord by removing that clutter, tearing it out by the roots if need be.  It may be hard work but with the Lord's help we can fill the holes left with the fruits of the spirit. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Truly radiating the Christmas Spirit.  May your day be blessed, Sally

 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