Harley McFarley's First Snow

Harley our cat, followed us home one day in late March after a weeks worth of howling winds. My husband and I had been out for a walk when this cute little kitten came running from an abandoned house. He meowed and meowed as his little paws trotted, ran and leaped along side of us.  He selected us, I suppose, as his human family.

Harley McFarley

He entered our hearts with his little squirrel like body and his friendly cuddly nature. And what an appetite! Harley eats fresh liver, crock pot chicken and an occasional can of tuna. The other dear fur members of our home had quite an adjustment to make. It appears every time we bring in a new family member, fur, feather or otherwise, it creates a whole  different pecking order in the home. But after a few rumbles, squawks an growls it all simmered down. Now Harley walks about the house like he owns it. He has a regular routine of mousing outdoors and visits the other cats in the neighborhood. He is usually home at night and if he isn't he rushes in at 4:30 am when I open the door.

First Snowfall In Autumn 2011

The first snows come here around Halloween, so it was right on schedule. We awoke to the most beautiful site this morning. It was still dark but we could see the white of snow. It is real dark out in the country except for moonlight and few dim solar lights behind the barn. Imagine our surprise as we saw snow falling in the flash of the camera. Oh so beautiful!




When the sun rose over the land
We gazed into an Autumnal Wonderland
The air was fresh and chilled like a romantic glass of champagne
And every breath was an elixir of exhilarating bliss.

Our Autumnal Wonderland. Starbuck our llama is  in the shelter.

The garden trees drooped under the heavy white clumps of snow. So I took my 3 ft long dandelion plucker as my wand and gently tapped the limbs and branches. UP they went and the clumps and flakes fell down over my hair and coat. It was a chilly bath of delight. So fun the first snow!

Harley McFarley's First Snow!

Harley McFarley made his way outdoors and felt the cold. He backed inside the door from the chill and decided to take a short nap. He took his maiden voyage upon the snow at 11am. I called him into through the garden gate and off he pounced onto and into the frosty white stuff.  Weee! He loved it!

Harley finds hidden treasure.

Every turn he saw the magical crisp white land of snow. He peers inside this bucket, for Harley a hidden cave with treasures to discover!

Harley looks out over the snow.

Harley looked out over his new Autumnal Wonderland. Not one flick of an icy paws nor shiver from cold did Harley make. He bounced and stalked with appreciation of having yet another wondrous adventure. Harley must think the world of us now as we do of him. We are glad of his coming to live in our home. We are happy with Harley... The End.