February 2021

It’s gotten down in the teens after we first received the freezing rain that coated everything with ice. No trees down that I’ve seen from the weight of the ice. This is the first time the pond has frozen. Was surprised to see it frozen because I had thought the ground temperature and water volume might prevent it. Didn’t try my weight on the ice this time – ha. Had to keep Chunk from trying to go to the ice – he’s so used to getting a drink and a dip. We are waiting for the bulk of the bad...

It’s been a long time since the last post here at the Old Radio Ranch. Mixture of hibernation due to cold weather (anything under 60 degrees) and what some would call responsibly quarantining. We just call it another day out here on Woodpecker Ridge. The pandemic hasn’t changed much visibly in this area except the wearing of masks. I haven’t gotten out to see what businesses have survived and what might have closed for good. Breaking the monotony of the winter, I got out of the house yesterday and made the rounds on the property. I’d been kicking myself for...