After several days of minus temperatures, it seemed that we would continue into one of the coldest winters, we have had on the farm in Mukaishima. Reports of pipes freezing and bursting around our community were coming in high numbers. Our shower nozzle expanded creating a leak in the plastic material. Fortunately, we were able to turn it off since there is a shut off valve on the unit where the water flows through. The inner ring will need to be replaced in the unit. Usually

It is a cold January morning here at Pitchfork farms. The outside temperatures are just around 0 degrees Celsius. Water to the house is frozen but we are able to skim water off of the top of our hot water heater outlet valve. Winter at our farm here on Mukaishima does not confine us to indoor activities, as the outside temperatures are bearable with a few good layers and a knit cap. My recent visit to the United States allowed me to get recharged for the 2021 season. I had a