Friday, December 12

Friday, Dec. 12th… The ice is done and the snow begins……

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It is now 9:15 and it has been raining since yesterday, early in the day, with temperatures hovering right around the freezing mark and below. We have a pretty thick ice cover on the ground and as luck would have it, the ice was wet when the snow started to fall just now. With the ice being wet, the snow will actually cause a rough covering over the surface of the ice allowing the deer and other animals a chance at walking without a lot of trouble. I always worry about pelvis injuries in our dogs, as well as the deer in the area, because when they walk on wet ice, their legs slip and spread outward, causing them to do a spread-eagle split and their pelvis cartilage tears, which leaves them crippled to die an agonizing death from hunger, exposure or predation. I’ve witnessed it happening and it’s a gut wrenching thing to behold and one of nature’s most brutal ways to die. The ice is now covered with a slushy white cast and will soon have a crunchy texture to eliminate the horrid condition this time. At least now, with this snow fall, there is now a seasonal beauty which has accompanied it to add to our holiday spirit. How pretty it is to gaze across the fields and see a fluffy, light snow falling into the grass and unto the ice covered trees. The only concern now would be the accumulation of the beautiful snow as it adds weight to the limbs and power lines........ quite
Possibly, beyond their capability to withstand the stress, causing breakage and downed lines. Hopefully, there will be limited damage with this storm, but I have already heard reports of power outages in the areas further north of our location, so who knows. We just wish for the best and try to enjoy nature’s show.
Look below to enjoy some yourself………

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