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selling,

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What about me?

Frosted Valley of Horses

The morning sun blinded me and the camera,

but I couldn't resist taking pictures anyway.

The air was cold enough that a fog rose from the frost.

I think they knew I had treats!

The beauty of this valley is timeless, probably not much different than hundreds of years ago.  The fog rose above the fresh spring water because the air was crisp and cooler. 

On a beautiful day like this, I can almost see the Native Americans, tending their fires, and going about their daily lives, with mountains protecting them on three sides.  The springs quench their thirst and the fish feed them.  The other game is drawn to the valley as the winter winds grow stronger and the snow deepens.  All they could want or need, right here. 

Our family has tried to preserve the naturalness of the valley.  We respect the land, and it continually gives to us...the very same gifts that have been given for hundreds, nay, thousands of years.

My Thursday On Friday...

Icy glass

and icy rocks

The snow remained 'til the end of the day.

We had to work on the spring pump

and replace the pressure tank and the relay switch...

Only $390, but we have water in the houses again.

Raised the value of  Kroger stock

 by restocking the cabinets.

Worked in the shop til dark.

I'm kinda worried about this guy...

I think he's watching me.

And that was my relaxing day off!!!

Wednesday's View...

After sweeping inches of snow off my car...in December...in Arkansas, I should have obeyed this sign!  No, wait, I work for a company that is short-handed, inhuman and dieing...so that was out of the question.  Thank God, I have a job.

Hubby sat up the night before, watching it snow and knows how I fear the ice, but did he wake and take me to work?  Nope, never crossed his mind, too busy resting in the recliner/bed.  So...as I clean my car windows, I left a nasty message in the snow on his truck.  It melted before he woke up!  I am not ashamed to admit, it felt good to write it, even if no one read it.

I understand those of you from the North Country laugh at my helplessness when it comes to snow and ice but you have to have the experience to be able to conquer it...I have had little.  This is Arkansas...not much snow and ice.

School is in session so I thought, okay, the roads are clear.  Nope, just wishful dreaming.  I'm doing well in my little front wheel drive, with my hands gripped to the steering wheel, still able to take pictures as I drive.  Little did I know those patches of clear road were not clear at all.  I was living in a fantasy...black ice!  I drive a standard so just drove slow, lugged it down on the hills and kept the foot off the brakes.

And here's the road...not bad, says those who live this every winter.  Oh, shit, says I!  This is right after I see TRUCKS in the ditches!!! 

There were several wrecks and injuries, many at the intersection where children drive to school.  Even a few seasoned drivers hit the ditch...but I made it.  I think someone else was driving, because I do not have the experience to do this alone.

Give me poison snakes, rabid dogs and wild horses...I can handle all that, but, never, ever, ever ask me to drive on snow or ice.  Thank goodness it was only nine miles. 

I have not looked out, no use, I must go, no matter what awaits me.  I heard rumors of frozen fog for this morning.  Thank God for the variety...and hubby sleeps, bless his heart!

Thursday's Things In A Row

Charme and a row of fire wood,

sporting the same colors.

The herd is wondering who fixed the fence.

I got blamed.

Pickly pears apples on a frosty morn.

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