My main concern is B. Willard. He likes to dig himself a comfy bed, but if he isn't careful how he lays down in it, he can get stuck with his feet higher than his overly round body and then not able to get up on his own which can be dangerous. I hate to find him that way and on occasion he's given me a bad scare.
If I wasn't worried about him, I'd probably keep my 'get up with the sun' schedule during the fall and winter and sleep later in the morning like most animals. However, that leaves him unwatched for a couple extra hours each day as the sunrise is so much later right now and I don't think it's worth the risk. Plus, I love watching the sun rise
During the fall I sat on the Wool House porch with the dogs, and now frequently Possum, and check on my social media sheep friends while I finish my coffee. If it's too rainy or windy and cold, we sit inside. If it's not windy, I can tolerate some pretty cold temperatures and those cold, still mornings are some of my favorites.
This morning the moon was still pretty bright even though it's almost a week past full. I did a flashlight check to make sure Willard was right side up and then stayed outside talking to Salt, giving Possum a snack, visiting with the horses, listening to the neighbor's rooster crowing and watching the stars disappear and the sky brighten. There was no wind, so even though the thermometer said it was cold, I wasn't.
This is the first year I've had to do these early morning checks and by doing so, I've learned a few fun things. One, I love to be outside at dawn. Being able to watch everything on the farm wake up is a peaceful treat. Another, you might think the coldest part of the day is right before the sun rises. It's not.
The first couple of times I got too cold outside I thought I was imagining that it had gotten instantly extra cold. Then I thought maybe it was just that I'd stayed out too long. I'd be warm as toast for an hour or so and then suddenly freezing cold. It didn't happen every day though and I noticed it was only happening on clear mornings with a bright sunrise...
Sure enough, if you google "Why does it get colder after the sun comes up?" you'll find the answer.
Did you know it got colder just after dawn?
P.S. Today's frosty sunrise is a new puzzle :-).
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I do know this but didn't know the reason because I am one of these 'idiots' who is up before dawn to go to the woods and walk the doggers.
Like wind/breeze comes up after the sun comes up also. 23 deg this AM
Thank you for keeping an eye on B Willard :) Idaho
I always thought it was coldest just before dawn. Learn something new every day!
Your morning photos are so lovely, soft and still (usually-always some stormy days of course).
I happy to learn that Possum is with you for the beginning of the day.
I have noticed that too.
Awesome photo, stillness and peace.
I love this post. It speaks to finding the peace in life. Thank you!
Up north it is always colder after the sunrises!
A casting sheep most certainly will keep you on your toes. Knock it off Willard!
I agree mornings are the best with one drawback. My sister “I texted you at 8:30 last night you never answered until this morning.”Me “that is because I was in bed by 9.” Because I am awake at 5 dark ‘o clock.” And you are correct about the low temperature and it works in the summer too. I also thought I was losing my mind. And yes agreed living at the top of the mountain provides some breath taking sunrises��
I, too, like to watch the sun come up, to be outside in the gray light and watch the world come awake. Although with our terrible coyote problem, and when Boomer got very slow, then ill, then passed, I stopped my moonlight walks.
gorgeous photo! It was super cold this morning but luckily my husband took the dog out at 7 am and I just stayed inside.
My love of the dawn is not much of a secret. You sunrise is just so peaceful.
So my delima now is which to do first. The puzzle or the google search?
You are certainly one amazing woman, squeezing every ounce of happiness out of every zeptosecond. Have I ever mentioned that you are my idol?
Cold and colder that is the Minnesota story about mornings. With all the trees here I rarely get to see the sun come up except through the trees in the winter. I have to call the neighbor to find out if snow is blowing around out there:)
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