The Barn by Ralph Hagen for December 02, 2021

I thought that was mid-October in Alberta.

That sometimes happened as early as September when I was in the U. P.

BUMmer! Then EVERYDAY is the first day of winter for me!

That’s not winter. That’s short arms.

Somebody’s getting a bum steer.

Funny how this strip is called “The Barn,” yet these poor guys are never seen in one. Perhaps a name change is in order.

Baby, it’s cold out there! I agree with Rory…doesn’t matter the date, it matters how much snow is on the ground. Now THATS WINTER!

I always look forward to 12/21 b/c the days start getting longer. I’m working on a parody of “It’s the most wonderful day of the year” with “It’s the shortest day of the year. Though winter’s settling in and the snow birds are a-leavin’”… It’s a work in progress.

The lake in front of my house is partially frozen over. There is a good covering of snow on the ground, and I’m not likely to see the lawn again until April. It’s 19 degrees (F) and more snow and sleet is forecast for today. The roads are a mess covered with salt and gravel. Has Winter arrived here in The Saint John Valley in northernmost Maine? Damn straight!

We had record-breaking highs yesterday…in MT!

I actually just learned yesterday that there are astronomical seasons and meteorological seasons. Meteorlogical winter is Dec 1 to Feb 28 (or 29 in a leap year), spring is March 1 to May 31, etc.

Samhain (November 1) is the beginning of winter – Yule ~21st is Midwinter Day. That’s my calendar and I’m sticking to it. (logic: the shortest day of the year (light-wise) should be the Middle of Winter, not the start)

Numb bum.

66-deg F here today!

There are no butts about it.

He’s got a point there.