What with the deep freeze a couple months ago, and heavy snowfall the last month I have been telling folks here-about how spoiled we have been the last few years.
Spoiled, but not defeated
We have faced the times to try the noble hearts of beasts, and the Sons of Adam ( and the Daughters of Eve
)
When the temps fall enough to make bones ache we don our layers, and scoff (through scarves ) at it all as we stamp the cold from webbed feet and trudge out upon our appointed rounds. Let the wind howl. Lean into it good fellow, make it work for you as the next shovel of snow is thrown.
I climb the wig-wam in defiance
Shoveling one water soaked load after another from the roof. Below the Mrs. guiding the snowblower, propels the offending slush far from our dwelling.
Extend the gutter drains! Nay breaking frost, I shall not allow water to enter my domain along the foundations
Inspect the sump for good working order to expel any offending fluid that dares breach the defenses, and in good measure check the local hardware store adds for sales on pumps should the present one fail in it's duty.
Then, standing vigilant
guard
as I
prepare for the next
days work