Now that the sun is starting to come up earlier in the mornings, the barn cats are often waiting on the hay bales on the south side of Lena's Barn to catch the first rays as the sun crests the ridge to the east of us. But this winter, what's been happening with annoying frequency is that just as the sun rises over the ridge ... an ice-fog moves in and blocks the rays, putting us back into a bone-chilling mist. And then the fog hangs around for hours, so the day never warms up as much as it was forecast. Alayne got this photo the other morning of Skitter, one of our barn cats, who had positioned herself on the hay bales and was patiently waiting for the sun. Alas, as on many mornings before, the fog had moved in and wasn't lifting. By the time we finished morning chores, Skitter had given up and retreated to her heated igloo in the barn. Oh well. Better luck next time.
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We have beautiful ice fog this morning. I know it is a pain sometimes but things that it coats look awesome
Posted by: Suzanne Babbitt | February 04, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Skitter I'm sorry you can't get any sun. There you are patiently waiting & the silly ice-fog ruins it. Erin & I are sending you lots of warm hugs & hopefully that will take the place of the sun for a few more weeks. I'm glad you have a heated igloo to retreat to!! I'm happy to see such a beautiful kitty on the blog!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | February 02, 2010 at 04:48 PM
brrrrrrrrrrrr
Posted by: Ev | February 02, 2010 at 01:10 PM
FINALLY! A cat story!! Waaaaaaaay overdue!!! Great photo.
Posted by: Miranda | February 02, 2010 at 01:10 PM
Poor Skitter....only a few more months or maybe the fog will give you back your sun! Great picture!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | February 02, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Skitter is gorgeous, she looks a lot like my cat Gabby, who also doesn't like the cold. Skitter has that same "make it stop" look that Gabby gets. It's a lot warmer our way this winter (Pac. NW), though.
Posted by: Dawn | February 02, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Awwww...Skitter!!
I hope the ice-fog doesn't show up this morning.
You've melted my heart and maybe that heat will make the ice fog go away. : )))
Posted by: boundforglory | February 02, 2010 at 09:49 AM
Yeah, I think a lot of us are looking for the sun and warmer weather! Hang in there, Skitters, it's coming...
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | February 02, 2010 at 09:42 AM
What a beautiful candid photo! Skitter is a beautiful cat!
Posted by: Nina | February 01, 2010 at 10:05 PM