Cut a Christmas tree this weekend. I had to drag it for quite a ways so it may be flat on one side.
The dogs got along. Lola ran while Willow stayed close. Got the truck up the first branch to the first landing. It bucked a few times looking for traction. Lisa wouldn’t have liked it. It was fine. It is when the truck starts pushing snow that you have to watch out. Before long you’ll be sitting on a heap of snow with no traction and every spin of the tires digs you deeper.
My shins hurt the next day from breaking trail. Willow and Lola slept good, even into the next day.
The tree is in a bucket of water in the basement. If it was outside it would be eaten by the deer.
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I’ve been enjoying driving the snow covered roads. A little bit of drift here and there. Once and awhile I put it in four-wheel drive. Usually when I have to get somewhere quick without spinning. On the highway regardless of conditions it stays in two-wheel, you burn too much gas otherwise.
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Got a half pound of beef jerky for a good price. Some paté cheaper than bologna. Lisa and I are looking at the sales. I won a pound of coffee on the weekend for being the 50th person through the till. I’ll take it. I’m stocking up on protein and Peruvian blueberries. It won’t be long and we will have to knock off a wild turkey for Christmas.
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I made fennel liquor in October and it’s just about ready.
Palliser Pass 
Jim R
No snow here, just thick fog. You can barely see across the street. It will clear and be sunny later. I am hoping for clear enough skies to see the Moon occult Mars tonight.
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underswansea
Hi Jim. I got lucky with the cloud cover. It cleared just enough for me to see the occultation. How did you make out?
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Jim R
It was clear until 10 minutes before occultation. Then clouds almost completely blocked any view. I will post results tomorrow.
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mountaincoward
I’d have been chuffed about the coffee – it’s all I ever really drink.
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underswansea
I was very happy for the coffee. I looked up ‘chuffed’, I hadn’t heard that word before.
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mountaincoward
Chuffed is a very common expression over here!
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Wow what fabulous shots! Love the one of Lisa and the dogs … And what is fennel liquor? Loving our new spuds btw 👍
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underswansea
Thanks Julie! Fennel liquor is made from the fennel herb I grew in the garden. It tastes like liquorice. Basically, I pour White Lightening (high proof alcohol) over the seeds and let it sit then filter, filter, filter. It can curl your toes. 🙂
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Wow! Might have to give that a go .. as it happens I was going to buy some fennel today! 🙂
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underswansea
If you do let me know how it turns out. Mine is very liquoricey. . . and strong!
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underswansea
Good to hear the spuds arrived on time.
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Julie@frogpondfarm
I know, I thought of you while digging some up .. all I need to do is take a photo of them! Purple beauties 👍
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underswansea
Nice! I have never grown purple potatoes. I would love to see a photo.
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