Feb. 14th, 2007- A wintry blast!

Hi, Folks,
Well, it certainly was an interesting day yesterday. What started out with snow, (over 6 inches), turned to freezing raining and ice around 3 p.m. That lasted for over 5 hours! What a mess! No school for hubby, and we are housebound until maybe later this afternoon??
Yesterday, the dogs had a lot of fun romping in the fresh fallen snow. It was a little tough going for this older body, dressed to the hilt in numerous clothing apparal, boots, hats, etc., but I managed to enjoy it too.
This morning I went out early to do the bird feeders and the dogs. It was snowing again. I had to chip the ice off of the feeders to fill them. One lonely dove was sitting on the platform feeder, (which was covered with ice and seeds underneath), and I think he/she was wondering how to get to the stuff under the ice. I cleaned off the platform feeder, and just looked out and it is covered again now with snow.
Yesterday I went out about four times to remove the snow and add more sunflowers. Very hard to keep up.
The Cooper's hawk from across the road has been coming over to get a meal. I know they have to eat too, but I sure hope he doesn't get any of the song birds. There are drawbacks as well as joy in feeding the birds. When they gather to feed, they are more vulnerable to attack from hawks, but they have to eat to survive. I have provided a lot of cover for them. I even have the Christmas tree from our neighbors tied to the big tree out back for some protection from the hawk and the weather.
Yesterday I counted 14 cardinals and their mates at the various feeders. They sure are a beautiful contrast of red against the white snow.
The snowplow went by about an hour ago, and hubby and I will try to venture into town later on today. I really doubt he has school tomorrow too.
I have a meeting tomorrow afternoon for the bylaw committee for the new organization. It will be questionable if we all can make it to Ponderosa for our meeting. We can meet next Thursday if we have to and still have time to review the bylaws to present to the members at the March 6th, meeting place.
We had a "Membership Drive" at the local grocery store last Sat. We talked to many people interested in our goal and cause to get an animal shelter built for our county. Lots of people shared adoption and rescue stories that also warmed our hearts. There are so many caring, wonderful animal lovers out there! We had a donation can on the table, and we received a lot of generous donations from people. Thanks so much. It all counts.
I spoke to a 4-H group on Sunday, and they are enthusiastic and willing to help in any way they can. A very caring and nice group of young people that care so much for animals too!
It is suppose to keep snowing all day, and then the rest of the week.
I feel so sorry for the people of New York. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for people trying to get from place to place, businesses that need customers to pay for heat, electric, etc.
What a mess up there! And, they are going to get blasted with even more snow today!

Father-in-law is doing really well with his therapy on his shoulder. It is coming along nicely. He does have better range-of-motion with it, and no pain, although the doctor told him he will not ever get the full use of it. He is satisfied with what he has, especially the fact that the excruciating pain is gone.
Last week was a mixed bag of emotions. Hubby's aunt, 97 years old, passed away on Feb. 4th. The calling hours were Wednesday, and the funeral was Thursday. She had a great life and lived a good Christian life. She is not suffering anymore, and has left this earth to spend eternity with Jesus. She looked radiant and at peace.

As soon as we get someone to develope a website for the new animal organization, I will let you know about it.
Stay safe, stay warm, and be blessed.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY- (I wrote hubby a poem and am going to give it to him shortly.)
Best regards,
Becky