The Snow is on its Way!

The last of our summer neighbors closed up their cabin and migrated south to their winter home. Winter cabin shutters seem to be appearing with more frequency with each passing day as the weather cools. It is the secluded calm before the storms.

Every conversation between residents seems to include the acknowledgement of winter preparations yet uncompleted. Some of the most common are:

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1.     I need to finish cutting firewood.       
2.     The propane tank needs to be filled.
3.          The truck needs new tires this winter.
4.        Time to put up the summer yard furniture.
5.      I need to make sure the snow blower starts.
6.      Where are my wool socks?
7.       It’s almost time to put up the 4 wheelers and check the sleds.
8.      I need to have someone blow out my sprinkler system.
9.     If I don’t organize the shed/garage, I won’t be able to find anything this winter.
10.         We are going to be in trouble if my husband doesn’t get the roof on our house this week.

Sheri and I took a drive up Sawtell Peak Road on Sunday and found that winter had arrived up high. The serenity of nature’s beauty was tempered by the realization that winter is on its way and there is still much to do.