Good morning!
I felt better this past week, so I did get the Christmas cards finished!
There's a flock of little birds who come every day now...
...and I've seen the one lone partridge here and there.
But one day I noticed these dark lumps in the snow.
Yes! Partridges!
Since there's not enough snow for them to dig a cave for the whole flock, they were each separately digging down to be more than half buried in the snow we do have to stay warm.
This is why I hate brown winters. It is hard on the critters and the plants. At least when it got so cold so suddenly and has stayed there...we had a bit of snow for their protection this year. So far.
Yes, a covey of seven has discovered I put food out for them.
I also noticed someone else must be feeding them, too--down a couple apartments--because I see them gathered over there at times, too. So glad. I won't feel as badly if I do leave before spring.
The lone partridge still comes, too. I've never seen one totally alone all the time before.
I am so happy to be feeding the partridges again this winter. As long as I am here, right? And I had leftover seed from last winter in the garage available, too. (Whatever is left will go to Leah's sister.) I think I would have loved to have chickens to feed. That clucking sound they make while they eat just makes me smile. Always has. I know these partridges sound similar to chickens as they fill their bellies out there. :)
Anyways, some photos from Leah. A few are older. The boys at a playground before it snowed.
Leah forgot to send me the pictures (and videos) from Ian's school program.
How many times have those of you with kids and grandkids watched programs like this in school gyms? :)
Ian is center front with blue shirt.
This program was for Veterans Day.
After the program--Liam and Ian.
Meanwhile--apartment progress. Leah installed some shelves in the back of the maintenance room. Nice!
The new round mirror in the bathroom!! I love it!!
The cleaners came on Monday. All the white dust is gone! Dagan and Leah unfolded the bigger living room rug.
It is a Monet style abstract with all kinds of colors! Oh, and it will be turned to fit the length of the living room.
The red chair arrived, too, on Friday!
Looks more pinkish, but it's a pale burgundy.
Not too much snow in the living room window well.
Now that everything is clean, Leah put in the racks and cutting board that came with my kitchen sink.
Bottom rack and a drying rack that's half-size. So exciting! I love this sink!
Two other matching rugs to the living room rug are unrolled upside-down to flatten out in the studio. The one on the left will go in front of the washer and dryer. The one on the right will go in front of the kitchenette.
Even less snow in the studio window well that faces north. They look so clean and shiny!
As I felt better during the week I got caught up on the necessities--laundry and food, mainly. Not even caught up on letters! But having the Christmas cards in the mail is fantastic! Now I am free to use my spoons for some fun stuff in the studio...and letters. And I have a covey of partridges here a few times a day. I wonder if these have been here in past winters. Possibly. Because they know to hang around nearby because I feed them more than once a day when it is below freezing like it has been and I do put out extra seed. If I have to be here another winter...they make it totally worthwhile. :) :)
Allie is waiting for me to get done at the table.
Well, December already. Christmas is around the corner. I really need some Christmas cheer this year. Less news. More cheer. ;) Or murder mysteries...where they always get the bad guys. Yes! I am almost done with five seasons of Nordic Murders. Two more episodes to go. Will be sad when it is done. I'm sure I can find something else to watch in my probably thousands of shows I have saved on various streaming services--ROFL! It's not like I don't have an overabundance to choose from. And then every year I watch It's A Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story. Ahhh! Love this time of year. (Just need to stay away from much news--lol!)
That's it for this week. Blessings and joy to you. :)
15 comments:
Glad to hear you are feeling better! Those partridge are so cool, love seeing them and knowing that they are being well fed.
Glad to see the birds are being well taken care of. We too have our first major snow of the winter, and it will be driveway-shoveling time this morning. Your place is starting to look very spiffy. Won’t be long now.
You do sound more cheerful, and I hope that continues, dear friend. Thanks for all the pictures, and glad to hear the partridges are making do with not much snow!
I hear you on news. I like seeing the partridges. I don't think I've seen one before you posted photos. Your new place is looking fantastic! You must be on pins and needles, waiting when it's so close to finished. Cats and comfort, they know how to get it! We got snow early this morning, only about 1/2" but it is pretty. Good to know you are feeling better.
Hi Rita! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. I am so impressed with the progress on the apartment. It is beautiful! Wow, Dagan and Leah are doing a great job with the design. I love the new chair and the rugs. Honestly, it really won't be long now. I hope you have a good week. See you again soon.
I do New Year cards so I'm not feeling the pressure, yet. Plus, I can take my time because the new year lasts a long time. :) I love that you feed the birds; living in a moderate climate, I never think about what harsh weather must do to them. I didn't know they burrowed into the snow! Those rugs are gorgeous, and the chair looks comfortable and like one I have in my living room.
Isn't it wonderful when birds show up outside our door, I like it when I look outside and see birds on my front lawn.
The partridges in the snow are beautiful. Your new place is looking great! I luv the round bathroom mirror, the sink, the matching rugs.
Hard to believe it's December already.
Take care and keep warm and cozy.
I went to plenty of children's programs. The downside as they grew older was attending the middle school band concerts. The kids haven't played long enough to do very well. The noise could be excruciating! Someone needs to get a pear tree for those partridges for Christmas. Your chair is beautiful on the rug! I love your sink and the round mirror. Christmas card is on the way to you.
Love,
Janie
I'm so glad you're feeling better! ❤️
I never knew that about partridges -- that's fascinating. Yes, I can see what you mean by brown winters with the birds. I'm so excited to see the progress on your apartment. The rug is fantastic. I love the color and it really is so pretty. The cards are cute, too. I haven't even started mine yet! Happy week!
You are getting things done and your apartment is looking good! Good to see the sheet rock dust is all gone, it makes such a mess. I like your rug...perfect with all different colors!
Love that you feed the birds! The partridges! Beautiful! And your Christmas cards are so cute.
What a great week all around, Rita, and so many things have been getting done in your future home. Nice to see your favorite birds have returned too. You are ahead of most of us with Christmas card writing. Being away at Thanksgiving and then traveling to RI this weekend has really put me behind.
I congratulate you on your Christmas card success... so sweet.
It's great that you could see the partridges burrowing in the snow... they feel comfortable with you... Yes and chickens, then you would also have chicken eggs - how nice :-))
Nice photos of the children. I love.
I wish you good progress with the apartment.
Viola sends you kind regards AND the best wishes for you.
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