Christian Adams Long:
Woke up today to a frozen water pump. In other words, no working plumbing / no running water on the farm, a less-then-ideal reality during such a winter span. Knowing that using the toilets and washing dishes was out of the question, we went in search of
Christian Adams Long:
We’ve often called her Punky Brewster. Thanks to her school’s Decade Dress-Up Day, I think we’ve been fully proven true. On a side note, it’s nice to see her mom’s actual 1970’s purple corduroy overalls being brought out of storage. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
Unexpected beauty as the pond’s snow cover is suddenly layered with rain, turning the dark pond a mirrored milky substance. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
Wild and wonderful moon tonight. #snowtrailsoh
Christian Adams Long:
The thermostat may read 3deg with an added sub-zero wind chill tossed in, but it’s also just a tad bit brisk out here, too.
Christian Adams Long:
Before the sun goes down. #snowtrailsoh
Christian Adams Long:
Having paradise all to ourselves today. #snowtrailsoh
Christian Adams Long:
The lads. #snowtrailsoh
Christian Adams Long:
First run with Little Mouse. #snowtrailsoh
Christian Adams Long:
Winter is the best. #snowtrailsoh
Christian Adams Long:
When the UPS driver has zero interest in driving his truck up your driveway this time of year. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
Back to the Super Bowl!
Christian Adams Long:
Lady-caving our in the barn tonight. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
Man-caving out in the barn tonight. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
Stillness. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
One of these days we’ll get to work on renovating Gracie. In the meantime we’ll just appreciate her shadows and icicles. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
Day 1 Kid Business School: learning that hard work does indeed pay off. After 3hrs of knocking on doors and shoveling paths / driveways, the 12yo came home with $52 (and some blisters). Plus a hint of what it means to be a successful entrepreneur. #chimai
Christian Adams Long:
Sibling rivalry. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
One fence away from chicken dinner. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
Staring contest. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
Beauty everywhere. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
Day 1 Kid Business School: the 12yo is heading into the nearby neighborhood to see if he can pick up a few driveway shoveling gigs for the first time. Going to be a good lesson in physical labor, convincing strangers to say ‘yes’, negotiating prices, and
Christian Adams Long:
Dirty Snow Joe. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
First of all: I know nothing about engines, whether they be a vehicle or a tool. And that’s not very useful when it comes to problem solving here on the farm, such as sorting out why the chainsaw won’t turn over when I have a big ol’ tree I need to deal w
Christian Adams Long:
The buffet line always gets a bit unruly this time of day. #chimaingocluckcluck #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
On the edge of a lunge. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
School bus stop on a 2-hr delay day. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
Today’s morning yield. Even in the winter, our (6) #chimaingocluckcluck ladies continue laying an average of (4-7) eggs a day for us. Needless to say we can’t eat that many eggs, so we end up giving lots of them away. Let us know if you’re hungry. #chimai
Christian Adams Long:
Furry vigil on the school bus path. #chimaingo
Christian Adams Long:
A rather grand snowball snack. #chimaingo
