January 30th, The Sick Bed

Don stayed home from work with a cold and temperature, and Banjo was happy to keep him company.

Tuesday, January 29th My Next Vehicle?

I took this for a test sit at the Vermont Farm Show.

Monday January 28th Tv Camera Settings

I set the sink to dripping so I could test out different setting with the camera in the Tv mode. It was fun and I snapped a couple of good photos. The second one is 'photo-shopped' in Picasa.

Sunday, January 27 Line Man

Scott generously agrees to help fix some sap lines while home for a break.

Saturday, January 26 Winter Beach Walk

Mo and Scott were in Maine last weekend, to be with Emily, and stopped in to visit cousin Jenny, who took them to the beach.

Friday, January 25th Friday Night's All Right

Thursday, January 24 Passport Pose

Would you let this man on an airplane?

Wednesday, January 23rd My Resident Crows

are they looking around for someplace warmer to roost?

Tuesday, January 22 Too Cold

Even the sun doesn't want to come out in this cold.

Monday, January 21 Winter Blossom

Sunday, January 20th Out To Dry

Saturday, January 19th Growing UP

Friday, January 18th Ouch!!!

My poor, new red truck. The first dent has been registered.

Thursday, January 17th, Snow Squalls and Sunsets

The day started with snow squalls and ended with a stunning sunset.

Wednesday, January 16th Things Fall Apart

Some signs of wear along Sherman Hollow Road

Tuesday January 15 Summer dreamin'

Monday January 14 Hen Feather Study

Sunday, January 13th. Waffle the Belgian horse

This beautiful horse is part of the Woolsey family of pets. We met him when we were there to collect our remaining syrup, which we are going to be bottling later today.

Saturday, January 12th Banjo and his Napping Buddies

Friday, January 11 Breakfast at the Manor

We finally get around to checking out the breakfast scene at Pillsbury Manor.

The food was delicious, the coffee plentiful and excellent, the ambiance peaceful and pleasant. We even got to talk to the chef afterwards....Ray! He makes a mean French Toast, apparently because it's his wife's favorite and he has to make it for her every weekend. Best of all...the price!.....only $4/person and no tipping. We may have to eat here again.

Thursday January 10th, Slip Slidding Away

Wednesday, January 9th, Gardening in January

Just what you need on a cold night in January....a gathering to make an indoor herb garden.

Tuesday, January 8th First Day of Class

Maurine and I started our Whole Farm Planning for Beginning Women Farmer's class today. It was held in Berlin, VT and about 15 women are enrolled. It was a full day of working, talking, and thinking deeply about what you want your farm to beand how you envision it fitting into your community and how you will go about doing it .

Monday, January 7th 1.6 Billion

That's how many years old this rock is that Scott brought back from his rafting trip down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon.

Sunday, January 6th A Good Man

This guy is always on the lookout, taking care of his hens. He does such a fine job, one can't help but admire him and his dedication. Today, he spent hours on the doorstep, keeping watch.

Saturday, January 5th Backyard Visitor

Friday, January 4 I'm mellltttttinnnnggggggg...........

Thursday, January 3rd. Where to be when it's 0 degress outside

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Wednesday, January 2nd Crystals and Cold

It was the kind of cold today that makes you want to retreat as deep into your house as you can, but outside, there is some cold beauty to be had, like skies indescribably blue, and impossibly intricate crystal patterns. (The thermometer reads 4.5F!)

Tuesday, January 1st Old Wishes for a New Year

I was given this old embroidery from Mom when she moved from her house in Durham to her new apartment in South Burlington. It was embroidered by her back in the 1950s so I guess that makes it vintage, if not antique. I'm going to find a place to hang it somewhere in the breakfast nook. What a nice and simple wish for a new year. Thanks Mom!