tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post3326352553770070983..comments2024-03-25T13:49:13.234-06:00Comments on Gumbo Lily: COLD...Gumbo Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-31086694971101709542008-12-26T13:48:00.000-07:002008-12-26T13:48:00.000-07:00The whole family liked the video, Jody. Even here...The whole family liked the video, Jody. Even here in moderate Western WAshington things have been a bit chilly lately and we're ready for things to warm up. We never have your kind of severe weather, though. Yikes.<BR/><BR/>Liked your documentation of your daily activities in the cold, cold cold. My kids thought it was very interesting. <BR/><BR/>Keep warm!! Merry Christmas!<BR/>Angie in WAAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685637592576563415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-55017947753158272762008-12-15T22:44:00.000-07:002008-12-15T22:44:00.000-07:00HA!! As you know, I'm from Minnesota - and I was ...HA!! As you know, I'm from Minnesota - and I was curious about the YouTube - and so even though I'm on dial-up, I waited the almost 30 minutes for it to completely load up - and I watched it and laughed and then I had to call my family in and we all watched it together! Very very true! Thanks for the chuckle, Jody!carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16234043483745367134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-32110516322171016092008-12-15T16:59:00.000-07:002008-12-15T16:59:00.000-07:00Island Sparrow, I think your Canadian praying for ...Island Sparrow, I think your Canadian praying for global warming is funny! You all know about the cold up there!<BR/><BR/>Thimbleanna, it always amazes me that the livestock have little problems tolerating this weather. They have thick hides and heavy hair coats so that helps. But still, too long at these temps takes a toll on them.<BR/><BR/>Laura, the blue reading on the left of the thermometer is the inside temp. We have an inside/outside thermometer which is nice. Vehicles are parked inside and plugged in. Those that are outside are plugged in too.<BR/><BR/>Ranchwife, 24* is cold enough, I agree. We're hoping for that temp. in a couple weeks.<BR/><BR/>Learning to Follow, the cows do get a frosty-icy muzzle from the moisture of their breath and the freezing temps. They have to drink each day so that melts some of the ice off. As you can see by the pics, they do have an icy coating on their hides too which actually insulates them.<BR/><BR/>~JodyGumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-52884460414175592782008-12-15T11:33:00.000-07:002008-12-15T11:33:00.000-07:00The pictures of the cows reminded me of the Little...The pictures of the cows reminded me of the Little House on the Prairie books. She describes the cows' breath freezing around their mouths and noses, nearly suffocating them. I don't remember the particulars, but wondered if this ever happens to your livestock??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-72116494964334674542008-12-15T10:27:00.000-07:002008-12-15T10:27:00.000-07:00All I can say is Burrrrrr. We were at 24 this morn...All I can say is Burrrrrr. We were at 24 this morning and for us down here in the desert that is pretty nippy....but it sounds like it would be heatwave for yall. <BR/><BR/>Stay warm and safe.<BR/><BR/>~M~Ranch wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18390401233856129684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-81113647580933293782008-12-15T03:25:00.000-07:002008-12-15T03:25:00.000-07:00Wow! That's a whole new dimension of cold! I hop...Wow! That's a whole new dimension of cold! I hope you have a nice place to heat up your vehicles before you go out, but that's probably only the tip of the iceberg, so to speak. I can't imagine all the precautions you must have to take for both people and animals. <BR/><BR/>May I ask what that blue reading on the left of your thermometer is? I'm sure it's something obvious that I've forgotten, but I'm curious.Laura Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168905598871608315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-39841408932885490442008-12-14T18:36:00.000-07:002008-12-14T18:36:00.000-07:00Yikes Woman -- it's COLD up there! You made me go...Yikes Woman -- it's COLD up there! You made me go check our weather forecast 'cause usually we get some of what you're having -- not so this time -- guess it's going to skip us. I'm always amazed that livestock can survive those awful temps -- poor guys. And that song is hysterical -- must send to hubby!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-83663389296249780632008-12-14T15:28:00.000-07:002008-12-14T15:28:00.000-07:00Glad that you have a toasty fire going. I'm sittin...Glad that you have a toasty fire going. I'm sitting in front of mine right now. We've been having weird weather lately - 62 degrees on Friday and today, 21. Hard to know what to put on when you head outside.<BR/>I enjoyed at the youtube video - we have a joke that's in the same vein.<BR/><BR/>"How do you spot a Canadian?" "He's the one praying for global warming"<BR/><BR/>:)Islandsparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474765495506044446noreply@blogger.com