The Weather Horse report 14 May 2013: heavy blanket of cloud cover providing protection from frost overnight – cardinal sweetly singing – too cool for black flies – light winds moving clouds aside for some occasional sun to warm up the day – hooves growing again indicating warmer times to come – coat mostly shedded out – Rev found a hawk feather to chew on – crab apple beginning to blossom as forsythia fades.
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Rhubarb is Ready – 13 May 2013
The Weather Horse reports rhubarb is ready – 13 May 2013 – cool NW wind with mostly sunny skies – hummingbird in the quince bush – Canada honker overhead – violets and dandelions abound in the lushly growing grass and clover – no rain in high pressure but beware the low temps coming overnight with frost expected – Happy Monday!
Happy Mothers Day!
The Weather Horse wishes everyone a Happy Mothers Day! Dark with clouds but not rain – daffodils mostly gone by though the quince bush spectacular – loud robins pulling worms from damp earth – light breeze creating slight tail movement – mowing the side yard with Rev and hopeful for some sun.
Sun & Showers for 11 May 2013
The Weather Horse reports showers on and off – off and on – with some sun breaking through – rain breaking through – light winds from the Southwest – no comma key or question marks for spilled coffee keyboards – Little John and Sterling hanging with Lancer eating new clover and dandelions – Bleeding Hearts grandly dripping in the gardens – warm in the sun but unsettled moist air – maybe storms later – Happy Saturday!
The Weather Horse TGIF 10 May 2013
The Weather Horse reports low clouds burning off to reveal long shadows – calm blue skies with very warm temps – plenty of grass to eat now – dandelions making an appearance along with perennial shoots in the gardens – loon fly by traveling between lakes with a haunting call – asparagus patch providing – maybe a shower later…
The Weather Horse Report – 9 May 2013
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The Weather Horse reports black flies and a cardinal ringing in a damp morning with cloudy skies threatening rain – downpours overnight cleaning the car and most of the cherry blossoms – gardens and lawn nourished – growing – lost the comma key from the massive coffee spill – leaves unfurling in very humid air – worms mating on wet grass – Rev reports the appearance of ticks.
The Weather Horse reports Asparagus!
Another Spectacular Day, 7 May 2013
The Weather Horse reports the rooster crowing in another spectacular morning, warm temps overnight, heavy dew (not frost today!), high pressure remains with clear blue skies, strong sun with distinct shadows, asparagus appearing in the garden, dandelions in the lawn, still no rain in sight and little to no wind.