Last night the temperature dropped to single digits for a span. This prompted several outside activities to prepare for the cold.

I covered the strawberries with leaf mulch and doubled up the row covers. Water hoses were disconnected and covers placed over the spigot.

Buckets and other vessel’s normally filled with water were turned over and their contents spilled out on the lawn.

We had snow the previous week, so much of the preparation was already partially completed.

The last chore for further cold weather is getting my tires refilled. The cold pressure has reduced the psi in my back tires by nearly 6 points.

The back tires are the new pair I got from the dealership. The mechanic said they didn’t see any signs of leaks and the drop in pressure was just the cold weather.

My next appointment will be in March for tire rotation. Shouldn’t cost more than $25. Then I’ll be set to drive for a good long while.