False spring

Our weather has been unusual. It's gorgeous weather, mind you, we're not complaining, but it's just not right. In a month where the Chicago area has experienced significant snow storms, today we had sunny skies and low sixty degree weather (~16°C). It was wonderful... and a bit disconcerting. Everyone I've talked to agreed we're all just waiting for the other shoe to drop. While I've done some organizing in the barn, horse coats are still accessible, heated buckets are still in stalls (though not turned on), and stock tank heaters are not stored away. 

But this type of weather is definitely something to enjoy, anomaly or not. So today, I continued to kick the pastures which were in a sorry state due to all the snow followed by frigid temperatures. Things are warm enough to actually be able to do something about it. And it's not a bad job in 60° and sunny weather. 

G. spent some time working on halter training the younger sheep. They are not really fans yet, but do enjoy the treats that go along with the process. 


The horses are loving the warmer weather. They are loving it so much all five of them fell asleep in the sun while I had a client out. 

And some of us went to a nearby forest preserve to take a nice walk. 


But since it is still February, the colors are still mostly shades of tan. 


Kenzie has a great day. He loves nothing more than go on long walks where there are lots of smells. He moves really well for a ~15 year old dog. 


And tomorrow? It's supposed to be even warmer. Weird. Weird. Weird. 

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