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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Thanks to Becky for the gifts, cake, and ice cream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A spell of good weather (one day in the 60s!) allowed us to complete a few more outside tasks. Wind breaker tarps were put up, more flowers were cut back, another leaf pickup was done, and some painting was accomplished.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nDay lillies and hostas were removed from under the oaks. Heated water dish was set up for the winter and is already being used by several birds. Lawn was swept for leaves. We both spent a bit of time outside this week.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAn annual task is putting up windbreak tarps along the dog run and on the south porch’s west side. These help break the winter winds that hit Heart House from the north and west.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An additional item this year was added to the dog run: a solar-powered motion-activated light. Pam had requested this so she can see the dogs when they are at the north end of the dog run in the dark. The light is mounted to the north gate. Question: Will it get enough light to recharge as needed? Time will tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, here is a photo of outside cat Frito, mother of our three inside cats (Reese, A.J., and Snickers). Frito is an outside cat, has been spayed, and enjoys the morning sun on the east porch on these chilly mornings. Here she is living her best life.<\/p>\n\n\n That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grayce’s first birthday was this week. What a year for her, what a ten months for me. Puppies and old people = a very challenging combination.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Pam’s Penny<\/h3>\n\n\n\n