2012-12-31
As the sun sets on another snowy winter day, we roll into a new year. Despite the weather challenges, it was a good year.
2012-12-28
We have a slight mouse problem in the corn crib this year, as you can see by the grain scattered on the floor. This gives me a reason to build and test a mouse trap design that I saw several years ago. I've been wanting to build one for a while, but it is overkill for most situations. The beauty is that it can capture multiple mice without needing to be reset. Essentially it is a tin can on a wire, coated in peanut butter (or some other deliciously smelly food), and a ramp to get near the can, but just far enough away they have to jump to it. Below the can is a bucket containing just enough water that they cannot jump out.
2012-12-21
The snow has stopped, the wind has slowed, and the sun is up. Lovely winter scenery.
2012-12-20
First snow of the year, accompanied by 40 MPH wind.
2012-12-15
It was 50°F yesterday and an overnight low of 40°F. It is currently raining, which is great because we need the moisture. We're a week away from the winter solstice and it doesn't feel like winter yet.
2012-12-9
We had a light dusting of snow this morning, but it didn't stick around long.
2012-12-4
Loaded some trucks today. There was almost no line at ADM, which was nice. The weather has been freakishly nice this week. Yesterday's high was 68°F, and today is lovely as well. I guess this is the positive part of global warming.
2012-12-2
I capitalized on the nice weather by washing the car.
