The weather is sunny but oh so cold. Frost remains in the shaded parts until late afternoon. Small puddles are becoming permanently frozen. The birds have hushed and settled in for the snow to come. Chipper- and her daughter Sassy (who decided to stay around instead of roam into the wild) are stocking up on seeds for the winter. The pups all have new dry hay put into their dog houses- and my seal skin mukluks are calling my name. A first permanent snowfall is on the horizon and I'm beginning to feel the excitement for its appearance.
