The hoses are all disconnected & drained, the hummer feeders are inside, still need to pick peppers & bring the spaghetti squash inside the house. Anything that might have water in it is being emptied, like my watering cans. I checked the well house to make sure the vents were closed - the only time I have ever had frozen pipes was when a vent was left open on the side where the pipes are highest, coming from the tank to run to the house. The vents appeared 'closed' & just as I started to turn to walk away, a big gust of wind blew the closest vent open! The little latch on it was disengaged, which wasn't obvious at a glance. Both vents are now snugged down tight (other one was ok).
I will lose all my annuals tonight, which is very sad, but I am already planning new spots for them next year.
The house is starting to smell 'good' - I have a batch of chicken wings in the crockpot, trying a new recipe. Tonight could be the last World Series game (hope not) so while the wind blows cold outside, inside there will be good food & maybe a good game as well.
