New Year

This morn we had a light dusting of snow, and though we didn't get above 28 it was quickly gone.  I did not get home in time to check the plot on account of the dark.  A neighbor of mine has a weatherstation which posts the current info (temp, wind, pressure, precipitation)  and the USGS posts info about the river flow rates and flood stage which is nice (thanks, taxpayers)  So I can keep an eye on things from any internet connection.  Hardly a 'period' method, but until the land can work for me, I must work for it.