That beautiful snow turned into a big yard of mud. At least my hose thawed so I was able to get water to the live stock in the afternoon.
I spent a lot of time writing yesterday and listened to some very informative interviews. Dr. Stephen Sinatra is a cardiologist that I just love and he was interviewed on tv so I got to hear it. He is one physician that I can totally believe in. New friend on facebook that used to be my neighbor about 30 years ago. Her house was the one with a great basement so always visited her when we had tornado warnings. I did enjoy a few cups of coffee with her. So much has happened in our lives.
Gotta mop the house today because those 80 little paws carry lots of mud.

I worked a lot more on my book: Mema's Ramblings on being well. I talked to two publishers via phone, one better than the other because it would not cost me anything. I think I have about 2,000 more words to write because it is not going to be too long for anyone to read. I also worked on my reflexology class and wellness coaching class. The healing with Qigong takes lots of time and patience.
Was happy that Adelaide's parents got home, a lot less work here.
More snow last night so gotta carry water to the livestock. The two westies love to bark at my cats so have to go wrangle some dogs and cats.

It looks positive for sun today and that makes me happy, still looking forward to the thawing of my hose to the barn yard.
Did lots of work on my book yesterday and listened to an interview with David Wolfe on minerals that I really enjoyed and learned a lot of new stuff. I also got my next group of lessons on Qigong and watched the videos last night, have not practiced with them yet. Lots of information on healing.
I will send Adelaide home today and that will be a relief, also less wash to do every day. Don't know when Barky's parents will be home, soon I hope and will have Abby and Zoe a few more days.
Got a call from a book company yesterday and she will call back today to talk to me concerning publishing an on demand book.
I heard from Romo (Dallas Cowboy quarterback) that Santa left my Kindle with him. I think I need it more than he does but guess I will continue to have books all over the house and spend hours hunting information.

Thankful for the remote control last night, Cowboys and Mavs at the same time, both won.
Hope it thaws enough today for me to get my water hose thawed, would like to quit carrying water for a couple of days.
Everyone up before 5 am so are taking a nap after our outdoor exercise, feeding, water, etc.
Am really feeling the results of eating wrong, need to get that sugar deleted from my nutrition, starting today. Adelaide may go home today and that will give me lots more time. I won't have to wash and dry floor quilts and pads constantly,also her daily bath,and feeding 3 times a day will give me more time for the other dogs and might even get some extra Qigong today.

That's it, I am going to win the lottery (better enter first) and move to a warmer climate. I don't like cold weather especially the ice and snow. It takes so much energy just to get everyone fed and watered. Maybe I just need more money to make the place I have more "user friendly" The dogs and cats are all taking their early nap and I am washing and drying floor quilts and pads and mopping the floors. Gotta bathe Adelaide this morning after she and I have our time in the yard. She is so incontinent that I could easily bathe her 3 times a day, if it were not so hard to do.
Harry's stitches come out tomorrow, they are so hard that I will probably take them out this afternoon and see if the vet wants to see him tomorrow.
Watched my Dallas Mavericks yesterday afternoon and did enjoy, the Suns,too late for me. I don't think any of my extra dogs will go home until Tuesday.
Will have my cup of coffee and get started with Adelaide.

LIFE IN THE COUNTRY

what a great life? My body tells me this morning that the goodies everyone left when I got their dogs, were not healthy snacks.
This is when I do not enjoy my little farmette, carrying water to the livestock, feeding everyone and life in general is very hard on this old lady. My young friend Doyle came yesterday morning and got my car started so first thing this morning it was; start the water to be certain it did not freeze, starting the washer and dryer, then starting the car and letting it run for a while so the cold battery will start again when I need it.
Janet the horse kicks all the water buckets over if they are not full so I must keep carrying water until the hose thaws out next week. I have one small heated bucket but it does take her long to empty it out, so I must fill the half barrels and the 5 gallon buckets. If I get enough sun today I will be able to get the hose loose from the faucet so I can fill from the outside instead of having to go to the bathtub. I forgot to take the hose loose before the freeze, it makes my work a little harder, when I forget something like that.

SNOW and DOGS

Snow, ice and more snow, lots of drifting because of the wind. It is cold and I did not enjoy feeding the livestock and getting their water. JR the mini mule did not want to come out of his stable so I carried food to him and Julie the little hen.
The washer and dryer are running constantly because old Adelaide does not know when she is urinating and wets all over the house. The two little westies have not yet gotten used to the cats so bark a lot. Barky wants to sleep on top of me, other than that, we made it through the night.
If everyone gets all the pets visited without incident, all 3 of the girls and Molly will be here for a while this afternoon, weather permitting. 27 visits between the 3 and Molly is staying with some pets in their home. We will not be concerned about health and wellness as we eat today. My friend Sue brought me some wonderful "food" yesterday and I loved it.