Long range forecasts and the number of berries seem to agree that it's going to be a hard winter. Never mind: the roof has been checked and slates replaced, the boiler is serviced, the woodpile is chopped and stacked; jam and chutney made, winter veg plot weeded and ready, larder stocked with dry goods and tins, freezer full; batteries laid in, candles, matches and kindling ready.
The backpack has been changed to winter mode, the van has been serviced and emergency gear checked. I have a stack of unread books and a few winter projects in hand- "Yes dear, I have included the spare-room bookshelves I didn't put up last winter!"
I really enjoy that feeling of being ready for anything and actually enjoyed it when the village was briefly cut off by snow.
What arrangements do you make for the winter?
The backpack has been changed to winter mode, the van has been serviced and emergency gear checked. I have a stack of unread books and a few winter projects in hand- "Yes dear, I have included the spare-room bookshelves I didn't put up last winter!"
I really enjoy that feeling of being ready for anything and actually enjoyed it when the village was briefly cut off by snow.
What arrangements do you make for the winter?