tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post6483328927642380184..comments2024-03-24T14:37:32.309-04:00Comments on Morning's Minion: North Wind Doth BlowMorning's Minionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-47158750364661978332014-01-22T15:29:46.697-05:002014-01-22T15:29:46.697-05:00These are indeed pampered cats. I have to fight th...These are indeed pampered cats. I have to fight them for my rocking chair by the fire--there seems to be a waiting line!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-1995183414299257352014-01-22T15:28:36.982-05:002014-01-22T15:28:36.982-05:00I'm thinking it is alright for me to have a qu...I'm thinking it is alright for me to have a quiet week--when it is cold life shrinks to the necessary tasks. Jim is here this time to take over the heavy work of wood carrying, I'm concentrating on food to bolster us. Reading an old favorite book yesterday was a treat.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-57084881361050142242014-01-22T15:24:46.697-05:002014-01-22T15:24:46.697-05:00I have heard that about starlings--they are a plag...I have heard that about starlings--they are a plague most anywhere in this country. <br />We have mourning doves here--and I'm thinking perhaps a pair of collared doves two season past. The shape of a dove is so appealing--smooth and pretty.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-20844698423801324952014-01-22T15:22:50.763-05:002014-01-22T15:22:50.763-05:00It appears that most of the country is having an &...It appears that most of the country is having an 'old-fashioned' winter in defiance of 'global warming.'<br />Our theme here is that country folks can survive!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-65510708813684235982014-01-22T15:19:46.574-05:002014-01-22T15:19:46.574-05:00The sewing didn't make it upstairs! Instead I...The sewing didn't make it upstairs! Instead I read a favorite old book with a succession of cats vying for my lap.<br />I like that mental picture of your Theo!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-17040694729706975072014-01-22T15:17:57.315-05:002014-01-22T15:17:57.315-05:00When we had bird feeders out, most were hung out o...When we had bird feeders out, most were hung out of my reach, so Jim had to refill them. The bird victims have usually been those unwary ones who like to pick up what other birds spill beneath the feeders.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-58441992420866770452014-01-22T15:16:29.441-05:002014-01-22T15:16:29.441-05:00Yesterday turned into a 'hunkering' day he...Yesterday turned into a 'hunkering' day here with few accomplishments beyond feeding the stove. Something tells me I should be OK with this!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-91806684528161234482014-01-22T07:15:45.864-05:002014-01-22T07:15:45.864-05:00Your cats all cozy and warm looks so cute. They k...Your cats all cozy and warm looks so cute. They know they have a great thing.<br /><br />Bring some sewing upstairs and enjoy sitting by the fire.<br /><br />Love and hugs to you and J ~ Have a great day ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-82281495100252548492014-01-22T05:51:09.861-05:002014-01-22T05:51:09.861-05:00I think enjoying the dark winter days sitting and ...I think enjoying the dark winter days sitting and reading or sewing sounds like the right thing to do. It's a natural instinct to slow down and hibernate in the long dark days of winter. I haveseveral bird feeders and enjoy watching all the birds that come to our garden. Not so many unusual ones this winter as it's been grey, wet and miserable but not particularly cold so far. Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-29482762955699545612014-01-22T04:42:25.559-05:002014-01-22T04:42:25.559-05:00It is not so cold here in Essex, and I feed my bir...It is not so cold here in Essex, and I feed my birds from seed hangers and a bird house. We have two resident collared doves in the garden, and a sparky blackbird who tries to keep the myriad of starlings away. I noted on someone's blog that starlings had been imported to America in the 19th century because some people felt homesick for them......thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-15051302553614057402014-01-21T21:20:51.896-05:002014-01-21T21:20:51.896-05:00We've got cold weather coming day after tomorr...We've got cold weather coming day after tomorrow, but probably no rain or snow-just wind clouds. Stay warm!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314254638454546970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-75199071672476258712014-01-21T17:15:29.061-05:002014-01-21T17:15:29.061-05:00We are able to feed the birds (seeds) on the windo...We are able to feed the birds (seeds) on the windowsill and with a feeder in the Damson tree by the kitchen window. It wasn't quite so safe for the birds when we had the stonework blocks still in place against the chimney (from before our time). Theo regularly bounces off the windowpane though, as he jumps, mouth open!<br /><br />Keep warm and enjoy your sewing upstairs for a while, although I dare say everything you put out will soon be covered in cats!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-13379245474591637892014-01-21T14:56:43.393-05:002014-01-21T14:56:43.393-05:00Your cats look very cozy. We keep our 2 bird feede...Your cats look very cozy. We keep our 2 bird feeders way up high out of reach of the cats, each feeder is hung on a nail right under the eaves of the roof. I bought a tall bird feeder today made by Droll Yankee and love that it is easy to fill and was made in the USA.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-28781193453939917002014-01-21T14:35:28.370-05:002014-01-21T14:35:28.370-05:00Your home sounds like ours. Everyone, including ca...Your home sounds like ours. Everyone, including cats, hunkering down near the wood-stove while the -20 weather continues. I'm passing time with small projects and tea-breaks, of course. 57 days 'til Spring...yes! Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.com