I didn't get a phone call --no. But then DH is on storm duty--read driving around in the storm for the durationbecause he and his people are emergency personell, while all othe state emplyees are home, having a "work" day ( haahaa RIGHT!) at home. So He has been in storm watch meetings all week, and conference calls and . . I'm ranting, dam right I am ranting!! THe sacrifices of the emergency personell is taken for granted. He has been gone during every storm for 20 years. THank God I grew up in Maine and have a few survival skills.
He called about 1 to check up on me. SInce WHen has he ever done that ! I did bring up that I will sue the state if he dies on the job--it is the least they can do for his family left behind. ( Oh I am sooo ranting!!)
THe snow has started. I filled 4 5-gall jugs for chicken water. At least the horses and sheep can eat the snow if we are without power for a few days. THey actually prefer the snow over water anyway, so I have learned to NOT fill the buckets full as I just have more ice to clean out. THey are sooo considerate. lol
Yesterday was a day from hell. Some days just su---ck. A horse was injured. I called the vet out for the emergency and had the horse put down. Then called the backhoe guy who kindly fit this burial in his busy schedule as he is also preparing for this big storm. I forget how traumatic these events are and I was emotionally exhausted by 8pm and had to get some sleep. So today I get to cry, and wish I had grabbed some horse tail hairs-- too upset yesterday to think straight. Dang it. Will look for some pictures of her and have hard copies made to put up on my wall of horses. SHe was a sweet heart, and I'm hoping her son will be ok without his best friend. THey always shared a hay pile, and a bucket of grain. She only let him do this, no one else. I moved him to be with some other friends so he won't be alone. At least the storm will keep me busy for the next few days.
So sorry for your loss. Make sure to post a picture here.
The storm's been pretty wimpy thus far - but it just started picking up. I've got a couple chicks in my incubator. Getting the brooder warmed up for the first transfer (and snuggle session).
Arielle - we are both "essential personnel" - when I left work this evening I was one of maybe 30 cars in the lot. A few people brought overnight bags and the center director opened up the lodger unit and the empty ward to anyone who couldn't get home. I have 2 employees who are using it tonight to stay safe. I was lucky to be able to leave at 5 and get home before it got bad. The roads were clear on the way home, and we've only gotten about 6 inches of really fluffy snow so far.
