@becsbuddy and all...
Well, those babies look vicious! I've never lived as an adult in ice or snow, just sand. The sand may sound easy to walk, but it requires a lot of toes and foot movement and balance...my arthritic feet, with added numbness from PN and pain from PN and Sarcoid and whatever, it's a tough trip. So, I stay in the parking lot, sidewalk, or inside corridors or malls. The only way I walk these days for exercise. Not doing too much until I get some iron infusions and energy! I'm doing well sitting in my recliner and filling my bird feeders. Need to clean every one of them soon.

I bought a new feeder to replace one I tossed and filled with dove seed food. I have a regular mourning dove extended family visiting all during the day, so I thought I'd try this food just for them. I put it out last evening. They were loving it and the filled safflower seed feeder this morning, fairly early. Made me so happy. Also, had a healthy pileated woodpecker at the peanuts and the woodpecker seed block I just put out. I've missed playing with my feathered friends lately Glad to see them coming back.

I admire all you folks in cold country. I'd be so concerned about the ice and falling. Be safe, love your cleats, Becky, and enjoy all the beauty around you on your walks. Blessings....
Elizabeth