First Real Snow Event in Five Years for Central Missouri

[centrarchid]

I guess. Never had the problem before. The trees were dotted with little red balls of what look like sap. My hands got sappy fast.

 

[aart]

I guess. Never had the problem before. The trees were dotted with little red balls of what look like sap. My hands got sappy fast.

Gloves might have been a good idea....course then you ruin the gloves....hates sap!
Got a pic of 'sap'?

 

[centrarchid]

I will try to get photograph tomorrow.

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Here is my "ol crap" moment. That 6' tall snow covered mound is my north bamboo patch. That is where the rabbits appear to be hiding.

More snow headed my way. My original plan to diligently shake snow off my bamboo as it snows was not a workable idea. So for the next round of snow I'm "lassoing" clumps with rope and cinching them tight together using a trucker's hitch. This will be interesting to see if it keeps the stuff from collapsing under the snow.

 

[aart]

More snow headed my way. My original plan to diligently shake snow off my bamboo as it snows was not a workable idea. So for the next round of snow I'm "lassoing" clumps with rope and cinching them tight together using a trucker's hitch. This will be interesting to see if it keeps the stuff from collapsing under the snow.

Tying them should work.
Was just wondering this morning if the bamboo that got knocked down by the snow has risen back up......or maybe the snow hasn't melted there yet?
@HenOnAJuneBug ...where are you located?
Add it to your profile so it shows up under your avatar?

 

[centrarchid]

According to Accuweather we have sustained winds of 20 mph. I think is it a little higher. Gust are nearly twice that speed. No precipitation. Temperature currently about freezing and will be falling slowly through the day and into tomorrow with a low of 12 F. Wind will be the main stressor and it will help remove the moisture.

 

[GrannyHeeney]

I had a Cochin roo who tried to fly over a three-foot wide snow drift. He got stuck head first in the drift like a dud rocket with feathered tail fins.

Moral: leave the flying to the games who don't carry so much ballast.

The visual on this just made me horf my coffee--big feathery butt and kicking chicken feet sticking out of said snow drift...it was more than I could handle this soon out of bed.

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Tying them should work.
Was just wondering this morning if the bamboo that got knocked down by the snow has risen back up......or maybe the snow hasn't melted there yet?

The 10" of snow that collapsed my bamboo bounced back after the snow melted and some manual readjustment. The latter is a real PITA; that's why I want to avoid it in the future, if possible. Not sure about the OP's bamboo.

 

[centrarchid]

 

[SimplyLivinthatFarmLife]

Sounds like mass mutiny to me, Jim. I'd be afraid, very afraid. Admit you're outnumbered 50/1.