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

 11/22/25 May we choose to find joy in this journey the Lord has set before us.

 Cloudy, calm, 31 degrees.  Partly cloudy today, a WNW breeze, high 43.  Clear tonight, 24.  Mostly cloudy tomorrow, a light WSW breeze, high 39, low 26.  Partly cloudy Monday, a brisk NW breeze, high 4, low 28.  Cloudy Tuesday, a light WSW breeze, high 43, light raincoat night, low 34.  Showers Wednesday, a light NE breeze, high 45, low 36.  light rain Wednesday night. Partly cloudy Thanksgiving Day, a brisk west breeze, high 42, low 27.  Partly cloudy Black Friday, a strong west breeze, high 35, low 24. Partly cloudy next Saturday and Advent Sunday, brisk WNW breezes, highs about 33. Lows 24 and 18. Cloudy Monday the 1st, a SW breeze, high 4. snow showers Monday night. low 32.  Rain/snow showers Tuesday, the 2ed, high 37, low 26.  1-3 inches of snow Tuesday night.  Snow showers the 3rd, a brisk west breeze, high 32, low 22. 1-3 inches of snow at night.  Morning snow showers Thursday the 4th, a WNW breeze, high 30, low17.  PM snow showers Friday the 5th, a WNW breeze, high 28, low 17.  Partly cloudy the 6th, snow showers at night.

     Organized chaos here this morning as the girls load up for the craft fair.  The kids are going over to help set up.  After they feel they've seen all there is to see they are coming home to spend the day with Jay and I.  So much work has gone into this fair, I hope there is a good turnout.  I'm going to take advantage of an empty kitchen to clean the cupboards.  We have a busy week ahead,

      Tomorrow is Lexi and Justin's son Kole's  dedication.   I'll be attending their service but slipping out right after the dedication.  Tomorrow is youth group Sunday at our church. They are meeting in Bangor.  Monday we start getting ready for Thanksgiving in the house.  At the greenhouse we'll be getting ready for the Christmas season.

     We are blessed, we have lots to be thankful for.  Top of the list is the way Gilbert's hand and wrist are healing.  He has a long way to go but it is doing much better than the doctors expected.  In addition to lots of prayer Gilbert is very determined.  He does everything rehab suggests, plus.

    Suddenly it is quiet here!  Someone will be back soon for something!  May your day be blessed, Sally

     

 11/21/25When you have an attitude of gratitude, frustrating troubles will fall by the wayside.

Some clouds, 26 degrees. Cloudy today, a south breeze, high 42, low 31.  Partly cloudy tomorrow, a WNW breeze, high 42, low 24.  Mostly cloudy Sunday, a   west breeze, high 38, low 28.    Partly cloudy Monday, a WNW breeze, high 40, low 26.  Cloudy Tuesday, a SW breeze, high 41, low 33.  Rain showers Tuesday night. Showers Wednesday. a SSW breeze, high 46. low 32.  Rain/snow showers Thanksgiving morning, A stiff west breeze, high 40, low 26,  Partly cloudy Black Friday, a brisk west breeze, high 37, low 24. Partly cloudy the weekend of the 29th and 3th, highs about 31, lows 19 and 24.  Brisk WNW breezes.

Cloudy Monday December 1st, a WSW breeze, high 35, low 29.  1-3 inches of snow Monday night.  Rain/snow Tuesday the 2ed, a NW breeze, high 35, low 24.  Snow showers Wednesday the 3rd, a NW breeze, high 31, low 23.  1-3 inches of snow Wednesday night.  Morning snow showers the 4th, a NW breeze, high 30, low 18.  Partly cloudy Friday the 5th, a WNW breeze, high 26, low17. 

    I put an applesauce cake in the oven for us.   Soon as Maegin gets back from the bus run she'll be baking for the craft fair tomorrow.  And Friday's she bakes for the Country Junction customers that are missing the goodies she had in the vegetable stand last summer.  No bus run Saturdays so she'll be baking muffins for the early comers at the craft fair.

    Bekah and Doug have gone after the Christmas trees.They will be for sale starting Monday.  Even Monday is very early to put up a tree and have it stay fresh through Christmas.  We ask people to cut a slice off the bottom and  keep the tree stand filled with water.  Often trees will drink a gallon of water the first day they are given water.. It is important to never let the water run out because the cut end will dry up and stop taking water.   Our tree is in the front room with the pellet stove.  Not only do we make sure there is always water in the stand but we have a tabletop humidifier running right behind the tree.  We'll keep the humidifier running even after the tree goes out to the birds.  The extra moisture is good for the people too.  My house plants drink gallons of water but still the humidity is only about 30%.  We have water on the cookstove too.

    May your day be Blessed, Sally