Late at it.

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Finally got out to check waterers.  One group, the smaller does, didn't drink much at all.  I felt that was a problem, or would have called it a night.  Perhaps there was something wrong with that one?  In any case, if I am watering one group, I might as well do the rest.  The ducks wouldn't go in yet, so I will have to go back out in an hour or two anyway.  I'll just grab them on my way back in.

A few tricks learned, about getting them out more quickly, and back in using the same method.  I checked their food.  Most are finished.  Only the mini bucks and the pregnant... probably... doe had much food left.  It almost looked like they hadn't eaten.  But they did, I watched them eat.  Just... not much.  Critters are strange, do their own things.

It is still cold out.  but it doesn't feel as bad.  I haven't checked.  It may have to do with moisture content, or... something else.  But this morning was sharply crisp.  The other two times I have been out haven't been nearly so bad.  The sun was out today, if it didn't provide any real warmth.  Still, it was good to see.  A sorely missed commodity at some points in the year.

I did call my mother.  Oh, best send out some other salutations.  I did a few online as well.  Any who might read?  Maybe.  I did my best, can't remember if I hit everybody.  The minimum goal is everyone in my friends list who seems open to such.  If they don't have a Christmas post, I don't sound off about it.  Some years are hard, even for usually Christmas believers.  Be glad you don't get to live thousands of years.

Anyway... I've got the alarm set.  I'll get the ducks in, waterers back, shut up the place, say a good long prayer... for you all one way or another as well... and then sleep well.  A final Merry Christmas, and good night.