Mike
and I loaded empty crates and boxes into the back of the Dakota yesterday (Wed.,
Jan.6) and headed to the farm – one last trip of the season to winterize the
house. I had prepared on Tuesday by cleaning out the refrigerator in town.
After
a cold weekend, the temps this week have been warmer in the valley, even
reaching the 50s on Tuesday, making us wonder if the coldest part of winter is
over. However, we don’t dare take the chance.
Due
to warmer temps, we expected to see moderation in the upper country. The lower
part of Gilbert Grade was muddy while the upper part and the roads on top were
still packed snow. We were able to drive in without chains.
I
gathered up laundry (sheets and towels), and then I set about my main work to empty
the refrigerator. I also packed cooking oils and open, partially used boxes
from the pantry cupboard. When I was finished, Mike turned off the water and
drained the pipes.
Packing
for the return trip was tight. Mike’s bicycle went in first and we loaded boxes
around it. We also had garbage, so it was a little cramped for the dogs until
we got to the landfill in Orofino.
We
arrived at the town house about 2:00 with “major work” still ahead of us –
unloading, unpacking, and putting away. With Mike’s help, I consolidated what I
could and managed to get everything into the new refrigerator with a little
room to spare. Aside from dairy and produce, I won’t buy much food for six
weeks. KW
[The
pictures here show the difference between the landscape yesterday (on the right) compared to
Thursday and Friday of last week (on the left).]
3 comments:
Love the side by side pictures. Such a beautiful place.
And not having to shop for six weeks? Score! Now you have more time for sewing and such! Win, win.
The trees were stunning with the snow stuck to them. "Wonderland" is such a perfect word for it.
I spent $12 at the grocery store yesterday to buy milk and produce. And I made a rhubarb strawberry crostata and venison pizza, thereby using from the storehouse. It really is nice to be able to store everything in the refrigerator rather than keeping overflow in a box in the garage.
Yes, pristine snowy scenes seem to speak of peace and beauty, as long as one has no place to go. It was disappointing that our snowy yard quickly became trampled by the dog. Some things can't be helped.
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