Well - this morning at -2 degrees we bundled up and headed out with scoop shovels to begin the digging out process. Should have had it figured out before we got there.....we could walk on top of big drifts. The scoop shovels didn't do a thing!!! So we walked back and got the 4 wheeler out along with 2 shovels - the good kind for digging in the dirt type. I do believe I could have easily broken the handle...... This snow was harder than dirt!!! And the nasty part was that it had blown into the under side of the truck --- it was in there GOOD or is that BAD!?! So we got to work.
Pretty soon I could see a tractor and truck a mile to the west of us ---- are they headed our direction?? YES!! Deon (and Dan in pick-up) came to our rescue (no - did they not come that way for us - but they saw the problem as they headed for their cattle and came to us first) . But first he had to do some big time plowing just to get to us. They had come thru the pasture - not down the road. When he got our road cleared out up to the rear end of our truck they hooked up a long chain. Would you believe that all 4 wheel were spinning on that big tractor......and that was NOT a whimpy tractor!!!! They (Dan and Deon) headed on out to their cattle - they had done their part. ------ We are so thankful for neighbors.....and you know --- when you've been of help to them (Gary has often done a repair for them on the spur of the moment) ---- you realize that that's what it's all about -- helping each other when they are in need. Just gives a good feeling to be a part of this neighborhood where people are just the best!!!
Anyway ---- Gary went to park the truck in the alfalfa field (still north of the place) but realized that he couldn't put it into Drive again - but he could back up. Too much snow --- 4 wheel drive wasn't engaging either.
.......... more neighbors to the rescue. Don S. came with his tractor --- he would either make a way for Gary to back up all the way to the shop (so he could get it inside to thaw out).......or he would pull it home. However, when Gary got into the truck ---- it would go into Drive. It is now thawed out and Gary just waved at me through the window -- he's headed for Don to finish the wiring in his kitchen so they can get some insulation in the walls ---- give the furnace a rest. Oh - I didn't tell you ----- it is a totally beautiful day -- sunny - clear blue sky......but still pretty cold.
I just talked to cousin Lee --- he had a story of his own. They (he and Rick V.W.) went to check on a stock tank and the cattle had drained it dry....then the snow blew in .......and they had to use an axe to get it cleared out!! Lee heard that the National Guard has been called in.
I know Michigan friends -- you might just be sitting back smiling thinking back to your winter last year....... knowing and remembering that we didn't have it so bad last year. That's OK ---
I will finish this saga (hope it's the end of the story but probably not) with some photos of the truck stuck and the work on Don's kitchen.
Gary and I are getting sick of playing cards every night so last night Gar got out a Christmas gift from Marti and Tim and Oliver and Keller. It's a model ---- a tractor model.
..........an hour and a half later that's how far he was....pretty delicate work but looks pretty good so far.
Hope this doesn't mean that we need more snow days!!!! Speaking of snow days --- Lakeview hasn't had school all week.......oh those nasty make up days in the spring!!!!
Well --- some good things come from cabin fever --- I have a cherry pie in the oven and a big roast going in next..... hoping Don will be able to join us for supper.
Blessings and keep smiling !!....!!.....!!
Gary and Barb
YUP -- still smiling --- My pie overflowed big time ---- but my brain was in gear enough --- I had put a cookie sheet underneath it!!! YAY
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