So Donny Anderson just went whizzing up the road to his house in the little beige car. That means that he can easily handle the snow on the drive up the hill. So in a couple of days this ol' gal is going to get out in the truck and go get chicken feed--guessing Monday will do. So now have to contact Nikki Smith and see if her boys are going to be available to unload it for me. Between now and then, the inside of the hen house will have to be raked out to remove the pieces of ice that have accumulated in there. Such fun. Have not defrosted any English peas for the hens yet. They really need something green, but only have a little bit of celery that is fresh. May have to make celery soup and give them the bits that aren't too choice for cooking. The life of a hen is not easy, ya know. Only had one egg to freeze today, however. Boiled it and will probably feed that one to the dogs. Some others were crushed up and fed to the wild birds. Poor creatures have sung their hearts out today.
Jennifer said that the news was such that we would have no more rolling blackouts. Joy to the world! But then, the frozen water pipes are everywhere! So far, none have shown up here, but it will be next week before the lines to the washer can be checked. No sense in even thinking about it before the temps get up to past 65 degrees. Jenn said that they have water pipes in the ceilings at their house. Think many of the newer houses are made that way. Sounds like a mess looking for a time to happen.
Someone asked if we knew this storm was on its way. Well, duh. Knowing it is about to get colder than the Klondike and being able to truly prepare an entire state for the situation are two distinctly different things. Texas has always had coal or gas powered generators in the past. This is one of the first years when we have had to depend on those stupid wind mills and solar heat. Then there is the fact that none of our larger cities are equipped to handle snow drifts over the entire interstate system. So many trucks were wrecked at one point that nothing could move in any direction whatsoever.
Some of us have been so blessed to be able to stock up on foods that don't absolutely need a microwave. My freezer is full, but cans of beans and soups have come in mighty handy this past few days. Yes, a can of tamales would have been perfect, but a can of chili and another can of beans did just fine when heated over the stove top in a cast iron pot. Then there were two bottles of cranberry juice mixed with other juices. And coffee. No creamer, but hey! Learned to drink black coffee years ago. And the dogs have three different kinds of dog food and plenty of it left to make it through this month. Yes, they are out of their favorite treats, but what is left of the 20 pound box of dog biscuits will do for the time being. When Donny came up to pick up four dozen eggs this afternoon, he brought a ten-pound bag of potatoes. Pretty good exchange in my estimation!
Have looked closely--well, through the windows--at the tracks in the snow out front. Rabbits have been out there enjoying themselves. Not sure what they found to eat, but had put out some oatmeal and some sunflower kernels earlier. They won't starve. And with the snow melting somewhat, they will have something to drink. Just so very glad that the extent of caring for livestock means walking out the back door and opening the doors to the coops. Yes, the water in the big coop freezes, but that can be scraped out tomorrow or the next day. Lots to do even when things are pretty simple.
Heard from Connie and Rebekah. They are still slowly making their way this direction. Also, Ronnie has improved. Thank you SO much for the prayers for all of these folks. Right now we have plenty of reason to pray for those who are still without power and going hungry. May God comfort those who we cannot reach out to help. And may He help us be able to help others as we should.
Know so very little tonight except that a really hot shower with body lotion and a good hair wash has made me feel better. My right leg still does not want to cooperate. Be so glad when we can get outside in the warm light and move around. A warmer weather change will make at least some difference.
May you all be able to rest well tonight and get some good sleep. You are loved.
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