Moon over barn

Though it was windy and bitter cold, the view of the moon last night was eerily exquisite, and worth going outside to see! This small size photo does not do it justice.

We woke up to sunshine this morning, but it was still windy and cold. However, it got warmer (43 degrees) as the day progressed so Ken spent most of the afternoon outdoors (working on the sunny south side of the barn, out of the wind) building a new roof for the cold frame. The old one, well, it came 'unhinged' to put it mildly. After years out in the elements the screws pulled loose from their mooring and the roof literally fell off! Farm chores are half maintenance and repair, not giving one much chance for starting any new landscape design and building projects. We still have a pile of gravel in the driveway from last spring to be used to make a new patio out front under the living room window and another off the back porch.

When Ken was busy doing all this, I mowed the lawn! I love the smell of fresh cut grass and my sister is coming to visit next weekend, so was just tidying up.

Regardless of the project, it is a great way to spend time in the great outdoors, enjoying the sunshine when it graces us with its presence. Willamette Valley weather is great at sprinkling us with hope for a better day. Just got to love it.