No longer looking like Autumn here!

It's hard to believe that there is almost a month left in Autumn here in Brainerd. Last night, in a Winter Advisory, we got up to 6 inches of snow, some places got half a foot, and nearby reports of .167 yards of heavy, powdery snow fell.

After having some good hearty toast and peanut butter, it was time to fire up the sno-blower for the first time of the season. I'm glad I brought it into Friendly Ace for a complete "going over" and tune-up. It runs like new!

The air smelled fresh and felt crisp. Underlayers and coveralls kept the drafts out while I blew off
the walks, driveway and backyard "potty paths" for Scooter and Charlie.

The dogs seem excited by the changing seasons, watching out the windows and extra alert.

As strong and frisky as they are, they are not equipped for real cold weather and deep snow.

They enjoy watching the chickadees and nuthatches come and eat at our feeders.






I like making the back yard paths. It gives Peggy and me a way to walk around and enjoy the scenery out back too.











This colorful fat squirrel is a regular in our back yard. Looks like some kind of "hybrid", blackish tail, gray back, white tummy, brown ears and white eye rings, I believe squirrels are cross breeding... this one hangs by his hind toes and eats seed.... drives the dogs nuts!









Quite a difference outside today, this was only 10 days ago. It is 20 degrees out, the winds may pick up through the evening... who knows?

I'll probably be starting up the snowmobile one of these days if this snow stays. It seems like it will.

December soon, Peggy and I will be decorating our home for Christmas in the next week or so.

I made a big pot of chili last night and a steamed chocolate fudge pudding in my Wasserbadform.
I am going to look at more recipes for this unique piece of equipment and will make a Christmas Pudding. Great time of year for hearty soups, great baking smells and fun in the kitchen for sure.

Married life continues to Bless, Strengthen and Encourage, (good things for good girls and boys)

Peace!