Freezing.

12-3-25 SHORT HILLS: We have now had a hard frost, with a harder one to come tomorrow or tomorrow night. I was filling the bird feeder Monday and saw the birdbath frozen. It subsequently thawed and then re-froze. We went from mild fall weather to winter almost overnight. Several low temps over the next ten days will be in the teens.

The birds are gobbling up sunflower seeds and the suet blocks, as well as the remaining berries on the shrubs. I am trying to keep up with the demand. 

As often happens, a warmish day after cold ones induce the forsythia to open flowers. I don’t think there are any pollinators left out there. Fortunately only a handful of the buds open. 

Thanksgiving was fun with all the east coast family at Anna and Gardner’s plus Gardner’s sister Elizabeth and some of their friends. You can tell it’s going to be a good party when the first glass of wine is served in mid-morning.

New blooms: forsythia.  

Cold water.

Thanksgiving table.

I had help with my zipper when we left.

Forsythia- "It's December."

Blue and Judy were at Covenant House this morning.

Peachez in the snow. Vermont is at least 10° colder than NJ and is getting a bunch of new snow.