tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post8735607673592267532..comments2024-03-24T05:03:57.513-04:00Comments on The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen: Snow LessonsThe Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-42604456203438099282017-01-13T19:06:13.829-05:002017-01-13T19:06:13.829-05:00Jan I hope your weekend is going well and you can ...Jan I hope your weekend is going well and you can enjoy nature in your lovely country. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-37337413928822038822017-01-13T18:36:30.678-05:002017-01-13T18:36:30.678-05:00Lovely to see all of your snow pictures.
Lovely to...Lovely to see all of your snow pictures.<br />Lovely to see your bird pictures too, it's so lovely to sit a while and watch them isn't it. I'm sure your feeders and suet feeder are very much appreciated by the birds who visit you, and your garden.<br /><br />Wishing you a lovely weekend. <br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-85487918918314072042017-01-12T22:20:23.267-05:002017-01-12T22:20:23.267-05:00Hi Penny it's so nice to have you stop by. If...Hi Penny it's so nice to have you stop by. If you are talking about the woodpecker it's a Male Red Bellied Woodpecker! We see him and his mate at the suet feeders frequently in the winter. I always found their names interesting as the red is on their head.<br />Our snow is no longer with us as we had a high of 72 degrees today--Crazy weather. I hope the rains were good for your area and did no damage.<br />Have a wonderful weekend, dear Penny. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-63937717041067251872017-01-12T21:41:57.553-05:002017-01-12T21:41:57.553-05:00Good evening Martha Ellen,
What a beautiful post. ...Good evening Martha Ellen,<br />What a beautiful post. A question. The second bird photo from the top. I have never seen a bird such as this one.. What a little beauty. Do you know the name of this bird?<br />I love to view the snow.. Notice I said view. I just don't think I could tolerate that severe cold.. You are no wimp, that is for sure.. <br />Thank you so much for coming over to visit and leaving such a sweet note.<br />Wishing you good health and joy in this New Year. Love the poem you shared.<br />blessings,<br />PennyAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-69314613982069633852017-01-12T12:12:27.704-05:002017-01-12T12:12:27.704-05:00Judy I know you get more than your share of snow! ...Judy I know you get more than your share of snow! We don't get it often so it's kind of special when we do. Today is rising to the 60's so there is no snow around now. Have a great day. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-50648338092988640762017-01-12T07:24:11.339-05:002017-01-12T07:24:11.339-05:00Squirrels are real rascals, and when I mentioned f...Squirrels are real rascals, and when I mentioned feeding them, Mr.C reminded me that they have their stash of acorns. Our bird feeder seems to do okay at keeping squirrels away. We have tons of snow here and it's so cold I can use the front porch as an auxiliary freezer. I'm looking forward to warmer temps and no snow, sometime in April.I hope you're having a good week. No snow, bright and sunny sounds wonderful.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-59625636759823515332017-01-11T09:06:40.381-05:002017-01-11T09:06:40.381-05:00Our temperatures are going to rise today, so I thi...Our temperatures are going to rise today, so I think all of the snow will be gone today. It's bright and sunny this morning! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-45199516256381710632017-01-11T08:53:38.941-05:002017-01-11T08:53:38.941-05:00Beautiful pictures of the snow! It was supposed to...Beautiful pictures of the snow! It was supposed to snow last weekend, but it didn't. I saw a little bit of sleet and the weather turned sunny lol!Pilarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814477353093949969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-391241833279072342017-01-10T16:26:41.545-05:002017-01-10T16:26:41.545-05:00Thank you Christine! I love birds as well and enj...Thank you Christine! I love birds as well and enjoy sharing my photos. Thanks for stopping by. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-45114813902259084422017-01-10T15:56:24.187-05:002017-01-10T15:56:24.187-05:00I'm a real bird lover and this post has warmed...I'm a real bird lover and this post has warmed my heart.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-78501385443171177762017-01-10T09:38:25.644-05:002017-01-10T09:38:25.644-05:00Thanks Susan--I know you are staying warm in your ...Thanks Susan--I know you are staying warm in your beautiful kitchen baking up a storm. Have a great one. XOXO ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-77319256758292359512017-01-10T09:05:53.236-05:002017-01-10T09:05:53.236-05:00What a beautiful post and I have enjoyed seeing th...What a beautiful post and I have enjoyed seeing the birds come around. Stay warm, dear friend, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-67741179435910907482017-01-10T08:38:39.290-05:002017-01-10T08:38:39.290-05:00Pat your area is just a snow paradise. I have so ...Pat your area is just a snow paradise. I have so enjoyed seeing your gorgeous scenery!<br />This new feeding pole station must be put at least 10 feet away from any house or tree as a squirrel can jump that far. The pole is 12 feet long. The raccoon baffle has to be at least 5 feet off the ground as they are very smart in maneuvering with their hands. This system came from Wild Birds Unlimited. They have seeds and gadgets to deter wildlife, but I'm sure would not keep bears away. They will eat anything! Good luck with the raccoon issue as they are quite destructive!♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-18217682830752699862017-01-10T01:01:49.739-05:002017-01-10T01:01:49.739-05:00I love snow, too, Martha Ellen! That is a good thi...I love snow, too, Martha Ellen! That is a good thing as we get so much of it here. It was very cold for a few weeks but is warming back to normal temps now. We are fortunate to have a wonderful steep hill nearby that is called "Sledding Hill Park" --people come from many miles to use it. My granddaughter loves it.<br /><br /> We also have very aggressive squirrels here and I've given up on trying to feed the birds. Half the year we can't have feeders out either as bears will also come to eat the seed. I do miss seeing pretty birds like the ones you photographed at your feeders!<br />Raccoons are so smart! One was trying to dig a hole under our patio steps so we had to buy heavy cement blocks to put there to deter him. Happily he hasn't come back since.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-40735887115124825142017-01-09T23:34:17.100-05:002017-01-09T23:34:17.100-05:00oh!! so beautiful birds..oh!! so beautiful birds..krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543228464576537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-11071859601609929482017-01-09T18:56:41.609-05:002017-01-09T18:56:41.609-05:00Vee you have the perfect sledding hill. My last s...Vee you have the perfect sledding hill. My last sledding trek was down our local hill. I'm afraid it was so slippery that I couldn't steer the sled and hit a neighbors mailbox pole. Let me tell you it cured my desire to go sledding at my age! Have a warm and cozy evening. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-74684878396239597962017-01-09T17:09:14.135-05:002017-01-09T17:09:14.135-05:00That would be freaky! Having a raccoon peeking in....That would be freaky! Having a raccoon peeking in. Glad that that issue has been addressed. I have a horrid squirrel issue here and I would love to know how to rid myself of the dilemma. I no longer feed the birds as a result and I miss that. It was fun to read about your excitement over snowstorms. I can highly recommend a good sledding afternoon...lots of fun except for the climb back up the hill. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-65636095894205607042017-01-09T13:46:21.736-05:002017-01-09T13:46:21.736-05:00Grayden would love some corn chowder, Dotsie. Com...Grayden would love some corn chowder, Dotsie. Comfort foods are the order of the day. Our snow is sticking around, but by the weekend we're supposed to go into the 50's and 60's. Have a nice afternoon. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-91454286803176416472017-01-09T13:43:58.110-05:002017-01-09T13:43:58.110-05:00Thank you Diane. I've really enjoyed seeing a...Thank you Diane. I've really enjoyed seeing all the pretty birds you capture on your trails. So many different kinds. Nature is just amazing! Your pot pie sure sounds good. Have a nice afternoon. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-37879664835934747242017-01-09T13:42:24.107-05:002017-01-09T13:42:24.107-05:00Gingi I do enjoy a snow day. Thanks for stopping b...Gingi I do enjoy a snow day. Thanks for stopping by. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-88979838337605386482017-01-09T13:27:08.116-05:002017-01-09T13:27:08.116-05:00Beautiful photos! Your snow days sound like ours e...Beautiful photos! Your snow days sound like ours except I make corn chowder. Our snow day did not last long, even though we are still below freezing temperatures, the roads cleared with being pre treated and the frigid sunshine!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-50935849919888711152017-01-09T12:46:35.512-05:002017-01-09T12:46:35.512-05:00I love your banner and of course all the pics of b...I love your banner and of course all the pics of birds! We have lots of them on our feeders today but it's so hard to get good pics through the window. It's not nearly so cold here but chilly for us, so I made chicken pot pie this weekend! Enjoy your day! Stay warm!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-38028836077544851832017-01-09T11:30:22.598-05:002017-01-09T11:30:22.598-05:00Ohhh man! I wish it snowed where I live! Your phot...Ohhh man! I wish it snowed where I live! Your photos look lovely dear! <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.comGingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841228092398721370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-17283991532342398932017-01-09T10:08:20.970-05:002017-01-09T10:08:20.970-05:00Yesterday was a perfect day for Chicken and Dumpli...Yesterday was a perfect day for Chicken and Dumplings, Betsy! We even have leftovers that will be great for lunch. Enjoy your day, dear one. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-23800279686519593582017-01-09T09:20:35.589-05:002017-01-09T09:20:35.589-05:00Liz I remember seeing your bird set up. We bought...Liz I remember seeing your bird set up. We bought ours from Wild Birds Unlimited. It really is working so we are thrilled. The height is taller and the raccoon baffle certainly keeps the squirrels away.<br />Our school system has built in snow days as well. I really hate to see the children miss so much school that they have to go well into the summer. <br />I hope your day is warm and cozy. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.com