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[ski3pin]

We haven't used our propane forced air furnace yet this year but I did go though it last Saturday for it's annual inspection and fired it up. It is ready to go!

[teledork]

The recent near freezing temperatures killed the cucumbers and I harvested all the peppers but I am still eating tomatoes from the garden. I think that is going to change within the next week as there is snow in the forecast. 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Looks like we will see our first snow of the season.

[teledork]

Two inches and still falling. Three accidents currently working in the Walker Canyon. How soon people forget. 

[craig333]

The wind is blowing today. Causing all kinds of havoc.

[MarkBC]

 

With a low of 23°F forecast for overnight -- the first hard freeze here since early spring -- I decided to 'winterize' my travel trailer's water system.  I pumped RV antifreeze through the water lines until pink came out of the faucets.

I probably could have gotten away with not doing this -- it's the only COLD night forecast for the next week.  But this way I don't need to worry about it.  And it's easy to flush out the non-toxic antifreeze, which I'll do when I'm in an area that has no chance of hard freeze.

 

I also could have used compressed air to blow out the lines. I bought gear to do this, but I haven't tried that approach yet. Maybe next time.

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Looks like we will see our first snow of the season.

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While grouse hunting in the Blue Mts, we had about 1/2” of snow around 5,500’ of elevation.   First snow at our elevation forecast on Wednesday.  Winds gusting to around 30 mph…  one grouse for the pot.

 

The larch (tamarack) was turning to a nice gold, and the huckleberry was a beautiful red.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

That's a nice wintry view.

Frank

[teledork]

While grouse hunting in the Blue Mts, we had about 1/2” of snow around 5,500’ of elevation.   First snow at our elevation forecast on Wednesday.  Winds gusting to around 30 mph…  one grouse for the pot.

 

The larch (tamarack) was turning to a nice gold, and the huckleberry was a beautiful red.

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The larch is such an unusual tree. And even though I lived in Idaho for only a short time I miss the huckleberries. Especially the milkshakes in Victor. I worked for the chiropractor across the street from the Victor Emporium. On random occasions someone would come across the highway and deposit a tray of milkshakes on my desk. The berries did get stuck in the straw sometimes.

Edited by teledork, 14 October 2021 - 01:41 PM.

[ski3pin]

Cold nights and I'm convinced fall is really here. The chains are going on the tractor tires and it is time for the awning on the deck to come down.