Wednesday, March 25, 2015

How to survive winter on top of a mountain 101

1. Capitalize on any day that is sunny and 60 + degrees (we had one glorious weekend like that at the beginning of February).
Trip is pulling Shelby in the bike trailer that the Gillilands have generously handed down to us. 

Harding hamming it up for the camera. 

Old Fort, NC

2. Stock up on the essentials for lots of time indoors: fuzzy slippers, firewood, books, beer.

Shelby loves her bunny slippers Nana!

My new chair has turned into Harding's favorite reading spot.
3. Remember that cousins make great playmates. Thank goodness for our next-door neighbors!



4. Do what you gotta do to get down the driveway and get to work, school, etc....

The Polaris is great for transporting down to the bottom of the driveway, where we leave our vehicles during snow/ice storms. But, its a cold ride to the bottom. 
Chains!! These made a huge difference.
5. Enjoy the long-range winter views....as soon as the trees leaf out again, we won't be able to see the mountains surrounding our house. 


We did it--we survived our first winter on Kinnaird mountain! 

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