As much of the country falls under the influence of the most recent polar vortex, Oregon sits on the western edge…still within its boundaries, but on the edge.
It wasn’t until about 1:00 p.m. this afternoon that outdoor water dishes began to thaw. I didn’t even think about freezing water dishes last night…but it makes sense seeing that temps were down to 27 degrees at 5:00 this morning. More than a little distressed, the chickens looked for their morning drink…and I had somewhere to be. Thankfully, there was one little indoor water dish that had not frozen inside their house. The rest of the frozen bowls would have to wait until I got home.
Alerts of a harsh, winter storm have been flooding the news reports the past couple of days. As I looked into the sky, the approaching storm was becoming apparent.
Within an hour, the clouds moving through had a bluer, darker gray hue…the kind of cloud that carries ice, or snow. They are distinctive. A myriad of things can come from those clouds from ice, to icy rain, to snow….no one is really sure what to expect from the impending dropping of this polar vortex. Tomorrow morning’s commute should be exciting!!
Right now, it’s 8:15 p.m. on the west coast of Oregon…it is 33.4 degrees (according to our little thermometer) not a real common event in mid-November. So to keep warm…crock pot vegetarian chili,
and Spinach and Cheddar Bread (homemade) http://myfavouritepastime.com/2014/11/04/spinach-and-cheddar-bread/
…and a nice warm fire!!
Everyone seems to be enjoying it!
Thank you for buttoning up your jackets, putting on your mittens, and braving the cold to visit the farm today!! Prayers and hopes that you all stay safe out there, please be careful on the ice!!
Your friend from Oregon,
Tami
Build Me a Dream 
Comments on: "Storms a brewin’" (4)
Omg that bread looks so delicious, I don’t know what to say. I’ve not had breakfast and now I’m craving your soup and the delicious slice on the side!!! Thanks for making the bread. It was an excellent dinner by the fire. What more can one ask for on a cold day? Have a great day!
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It’s so good, Liz!! Thank you for your wonderful recipes!!!
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The sky is awesome, the food looks GREAT and of course all the family pets nice and cozy in the house, except the Chickens HAHA
Love ya Sis
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Yum and beautiful fire……looks like you are ready for the storm. 🙂
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