I really worry when they come out of torpor. I’d like to see stable cold so they can sleep soundly…but they seem to be fine. I saw Ari, and Gerard, and Rukia and Amy quite clearly: the water’s kind of murky since the pump’s been off, but it’s good quality. I do need to go out and put some more (holding nose) bacteria in: the snow’s melted enough I can get to the rim, so it’s a good time to do it.
The end of this coming week is supposed to be snow, snow that stays. Our roofs are mostly clear, so this is fine. We’re looking good for a white Christmas.