Winters in New Hampshire are typically long and cold. The leaves are off the trees by November, and we don't have them back until about six months later. This year, we were blessed with a relatively mild and not-too-snowy winter, especially compared to last year. Still, by February most of us are really looking forward to warmer days. We had a sneak peak on Tuesday with temperatures in the low 60s, but this is how our (almost) three year old was dressed to go outside to play today: Isn't she cute? As far as railroading is concerned, Jeff hasn't has many chances to do much with the layout recently. He had some fun running trains during a recent snowy day, but that's about it. To be totally honest, he finally just took down our Christmas lights this afternoon. You're welcome, neighbors!
My big plans this spring include getting a few new chicks. We have a small flock (you can see the coop and run in the picture above) that we keep for eggs and for fun. I keep saying that I'm going to raise some chickens for meat, but I haven't gotten around to it quite yet. We are planning on upping our vegetable gardening game this year, though. I do not have a green thumb, but I have successfully grown potatoes and butternut squash. I'm looking forward to trying more! February might be cold and desolate, but it sure is a good time for dreaming about the future. It'll be here before we know it.
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Jeff is an avid railfan with a love for the outdoors. He and his wife, Lauren, strive to promote garden railroading as a wholesome and educational family activity. They live in New Hampshire with their four young daughters. Archives
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