B’bye Snow
After two days of 50°F temperatures during this final week of February, the snow has performed a quick disappearing act. Just four days ago, the American Birkebeiner ski race was held for the full distance in Hayward, WI. They lucked out with a couple of periods of snow falling in the nick of time so they didn’t need to shorten the race. Then, on the day after the main races, the warm weather moved in.
Our hay field at home now looks like it did back in November. Afternoons are becoming a muddy mess in the paddocks. At least I won’t get my quilt-lined Carhartt overalls dirty. No need to climb into our space suits this week. Heck, I haven’t even needed a coat in the middle of the last two days.
I watched a broadcast of the Minnesota Wild hockey game last night, and the commercials for Northland Ford and Toyota all-wheel drive vehicles to combat the snowy winter conditions looked rather comical, given the reality outside now. They could have been selling more motorcycles than trucks and SUVs.
Even the natural world is looking confused by this warm spell.
This furry little woolly bear caterpillar was slowly making its way across the driveway. I guess hibernation ended early this year.
It’s almost like the climate is undergoing a change or something. Ya think?
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I need to brace myself for mud season in Vermont. 😂
Emily Pratt Slatin 🏳️🌈
February 26, 2025 at 8:45 am
When you know, you know, eh? I am so “The Three Bears.” I don’t like my dirt too wet, and I don’t like it too dry.
johnwhays
February 26, 2025 at 10:27 am
Speaking of other peoples beds, I posted something on my blog about that. It’s titled An Unlocked Window And An Unspoken Invitation. You should read it, and yes, I am that different. 😂
Emily Pratt Slatin 🏳️🌈
February 26, 2025 at 10:33 am
Oh, my. Someone’s been sleeping in my bed! Remind me to be more vigilant about locking our doors and windows.
Getting beyond the violation the homeowner must have felt, have you considered what it would be like for them if they discovered your account? That would be a shocker all over again. Thanks for sharing that well-written adventure, Emily. You aren’t really *that* different, in the grand scheme of this crazy world. 😎
johnwhays
February 26, 2025 at 10:58 am
I mean if was 20+ years ago, and I’m sure that the statute of limitations has since run out years ago. I don’t even remember where or when it happened. It was one of the more outrageous things I’ve done in my life. It’s one of those stories that they probably told at a party and weren’t believed. While it was a violation of sorts, it was harmless enough, and leaving behind cash for the beer was a nice touch. 😂
Emily Pratt Slatin 🏳️🌈
February 26, 2025 at 11:07 am