Overnight the winds blew and the rain fell in what sounded like sheets against the windows. By morning it was foggy and soggy! (Like that? ::grin::) But it was warm, around 50 degrees, and for January in Maine that's a very nice break from the negative temperatures we've been shivering through.
At 7:30am I filled waterers, grabbed the feeder and headed out to the chicken and duck run. A swollen, bubbling brook was enough to get the ducks excitedly (and continuously) quacking. Perfect duck weather! How could I not let them out to explore?
Then, Balsam Fir headed out because he's drawn to the water too. Nothing more exciting to an almost 8-year-old then muddy water (if you know what I mean). He traipsed through the woods surrounding the brook - I don't think his sneakers will ever be the same! ::sigh:: - and had grand plans on making a bridge. His search for discarded wood in the garage didn't turn up enough for a proper one though.
And 2 hours later, with damp hair stuck to his forehead and a soaked jacket, he rounded up the wandering flock and came inside...to put on SHORTS and a T-SHIRT.
If you're wondering, spring has NOT arrived in Maine! On Friday we were below freezing again, but it was a
CONGRATS on your MAIDEN POST for your new blog hop! :D SO exciting! Will def. link up our outside adventures :D :D when I get back from church!
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DeleteI love the idea of an outdoor blog hop! I'll try to have a post ready for the next one too.
ReplyDeleteI love to play in muddy water, too! Few things are more fun than splashing through a creek in some rubber boots :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun blog hop! I linked up our post on finishing our maple syrup outdoors. :)
Congrats on the new blog hop! My kids love playin' in the mud, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! It might be just what I need to encourage me to brave the great big (cold!) outdoors!
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