Prepping the fire pit

I was able to head out and work on the fire pit area, including getting a fire going to clear the pit out for a future cook out.

I ended up being out there for about 2 hours!

After getting as much snow out of it as I could with it full of wood, I made use of the fire starter cubes I picked up while in town earlier. I figured it was the most efficient way to get a fire going, with all that snow.

I was right. :-D

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All set, and checking things out

Yesterday was a fairly long day, as the girls and I made another trip into the city. Which should be the last supply trip needed. From now on, anything we’ll need over the month can be picked up locally.

Of course, before we headed out, I fed the critters. As I was putting food and water in the sun room, I discovered I had some quiet company.

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Critter of the Day: Cold Redpoll

Finally starting on February critter pictures!

For the next few days, it’ll be birds, birds, birds. :-)

First up, a chilly little redpoll with her chickadee buddy.

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She looks like she’s even squinting from the cold!