Temperatures have plummeted, with a high of 24 F (-4 C) and tonight's low at 17 F (-8 C). Our kids have been very concerned about our friendly wild cat. So this afternoon, we decided to build her a winter shelter. Inga came with me to the store--at which point I realized, "Huh! I guess it's Black Friday!" We bought an insulated cooler and straw. That's all you need!
It's very easy:
1) cut a hole in the cooler with a large coffee can (about 6" across). I heated the can over a flame and then melted my way through. I had to reheat the can several times. It's the easiest and cleanest way to make a perfect circular cut.
2) Duct tape around the opening to cover up any sharp edges
3) Fill with straw (NOT hay!) and nothing else. No blankets or towels.
I ran several other important errands today, reminding myself why I really do not like winter. The wind was blowing and it was snowing and I was definitely not warm enough in my winter coat.
Dio, Inga, and Eric went clothes shopping to look for some essentials, like pants and athletic shoes. Zari watched Doctor Who with her friend.
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