Setting Up For Winter

We live different in winter than we do in summer as do many folks.

This means there are changes around that help accommodate winter life.

We can no longer hang clothes outside on the line.

Before I hear that I can hang clothes in snow,

let me share that pine trees rain sap and needles,

and the wind blows branches, leaves, and debris 
rendering clothes less than clean.

It's not a huge deal ~ I just do this.

If clothes drip, it's in the tub.  No biggy.

Also, I've pulled the last of the annual veggies, saving the green tomatoes 
to ripen inside.
This is the "in process" picture.

We are raking leaves and using them for compost of course,

but also as insulation around the base of tender vining plants that in milder climes have no problems.

We have plenty more yet to fall.

We've finally gathered enough wood for winter.

It's not entirely split, but it's here and that's the tough part.

The rest is making sure chimneys are clean, heater filters clean, lawn mower serviced, tools in good repair, etc.

It's the tidying of the corners and little things that will make hauling firewood,

shoveling snow, and getting around easier come winter.

We try to think ahead, but there's always something we forget or don't think of.

I guess that's how we come up with our to-do list for next year.
Some time back, I posted an autumn checklist.
You can find it here.
Now I better go coil the hoses.