I’ve done approximately zero Christmas shopping. I don’t know what to get everyone! It used to be so easy when we didn’t have two nickels to rub together…the kids needed everything! Now…not so much. How about you?
They’re fantastic. I think they are just about the best “bought” cookies you can get and I love most cookies (and muffins and scones) because they aren’t, in fact, very sweet at all (also banana cake and carrot cake sans icing).
I’m sure we have them around here somewhere, because we have hard freezes and the ground still isn’t frozen, both conditions Wiki says produce frost flowers. Wish I wasn’t too lazy to go looking for them. I’ll just enjoy yours instead.
Nobody does Dewey any more (did you know that Dewey was so obsessed with streamlining that he took to writing his own name “Dwy”? He felt that the vowels were irrelevant to its pronunciation).
Everything is LC (Library of Congress classification) these days. Of course, the LC classification of photos is a very specialized endeavor – requiring uber-nerd powers.
No pics of Luna’s return to Casa de Sook (she sort of lost the plot when we picked her up, and has only started to get her bearings again). She’s in desperate need of a good spring cleaning. I’m going to take the dog rake to her later today (she’s extra clumpy with lots of remainders of her winter coat still hanging on), and I’ll take her to the Dog Wash either tomorrow or Friday.
We picked up Albert from his “grandma’s” house later in the day. He displayed his usual aplomb. The funny thing was that Luna’s only “luggage” was a rope toy. Albert came home with a litter box, a carry box, a sand box, a blanket, two bowls and a tin of pellets – or pretty much enough stuff to fill the whole hatch and back seat of the car.
As for photos, I’ll post some in tomorrow’s dog blog. I’m still in the culling phase – where about four-fifths are getting the ax. I’m also assembling my “Blurry Bird Butts” portfolio – since lighting was so often a problem (dark forests and overcast skies) that the shutter speeds were slow, and the most of the birds turned away from me the minute they saw the camera, or just hid even further in the bushes, or flew off, etc. On the plus side, we saw lots of rare birds (Saddleback [once down to 36 individuals and now back up to almost 700], NZ Yellowhead, Stewart Island Robin, Wandering Albatross, Little Blue Penguin). We went whale watching as well (I got two good tail shots).
But it’s good to be home to our critters. Two Yellow-tail Black Cockatoos are in the pine right now, and I found some naked “eraser” babies in the Welcome Swallow nest earlier by holding a mirror above it.
I got a thorough snorting by Pacha yesterday morning. She ran her muzzle down my chin and neck and even around my back – just to be sure. They are still a bit startlingly naked, but looking a bit better than when we left. This morning I’ve been cutting the foot-high grass between the garden beds with a hand sickle and feeding it to them. Unfortunately, the only rain we’ve had in the last five weeks was on Monday (just before we got home) – so much of the grass had gone to seed and/or stopped growing.
Then there’s laundry and restocking the fridge, etc.
We’ve gone from an early 30 to current 34.
Hoping for snow in higher altitudes (Catskills or Berkshires) for the holidays. Almost 3 years since last skiing trip 🙁
We’re down to 34 but it’ll warm up to 60s this afternoon. That’s one of the things I don’t like about winters down here. The big jumps back and forth in the temps.
Clear and cold here this morning; at least the wind has died down.
CBtY is home again today with a cold/sinus/tummyache thing. Today is also the end of the marking period, and he’s up for honor roll this time, so he needs to get his work in. Arrgh. It’s always something, isn’t it?
And I’m suffering from post-yoga stiffness. I really hope it doesn’t take too long to get back in shape…
Oh, and I agree: the pack did a great job, but they’re just no match for the snugglebunny cuteness of Albert. He’s in a league of his own on that one.
When you dedicate yourself to slacking you have lower expectations of body strength. The goal is to turn into a blob on the couch. I think I’ve hit my goal. 🙂
At the moment if off to take a nap. Woke up at 1:00 am and it past a nap time. See how goal oriented I am.
I slacked off by not doing strength training for six months and now I’m amazed at the same thing. My upper body strength stinks in comparison to what it used to be. I’ll blame in on this damn rotator cuff that won’t heal, though, as it severely limits my range of motion. My lower body strength is still humorously abundant even with the 6 month layoff. I leg pressed 240 yesterday with no problem.
I’m impressed. It’s funny, I notice that a lot of my flexibility is gone too, but I can still hold the soles of my feet in a forward bend pretty easily, and the legs stuff isn’t so bad. I guess we all use our legs more than our arms and shoulders?
I know we’re all supposed to do it to maintain muscle mass, but I tried strength training, and it just isn’t for me. I can’t seem to talk myself into getting up and going to the gym to do it, so I’ve given up and gone back to yoga.
I use strength training as a reward for making it through the cardio, which I hate. I get so bored on the treadmill or the bike or the elliptical. I’ve gone to a couple of yoga classes and I really liked it. I need to figure out a schedule at the gym where I can do strength training and cardio on some days and yoga on tues and thurs. But it’s a big ordeal to get me there 3 days a week as it is.
I don’t have my lenses on, just realized it is 22. No wonder it’s cold in here. Well, an hour with the fan heater will take care of that, no wood burning stove here.
Time to put on the coffee.
Good morning, Olivia!
Off; -16C sounds like a regular winter day in my hometown. Too cold – and my daughter is considering McGill next fall.
Clear skies and dawning, as a sliver of moon is rising.
I did that just for you, FM. In the winter I lose any pretense of wanting to remain a Northerner. I refuse to say it in real life though….only virtually.
Trying to torture me? Pfah…I laugh in the face of winter, I tell you! BWAHAHAHA!
The snow looks pretty, but it’s time to keep re-watering the chickens all day because their water freezes. Ick.
And I wanted to go to yoga this morning, but I think it might have been cancelled because of the school delays in the area. Bummer, ‘cus now I’ll have to work this morning. Y’all should feel sorry for me about that…
Well she hasn’t mine. I want some of that! That sounds like the perfect slacking weather to me. I’d probably still be under the covers if we had that outside. 🙂
Andi I thought you knew me better than that. As long as the electricity, cable and computer are working, and there’s plenty of food in the house, I’ll take 5 feet. Plus I think it would be fun when George has to go out. Just throw him out in the snow and dig around to find him. 🙂
My sister has a mini pinscher (sp?) and they have to shovel her a little path into the backyard when it snows more than 6 inches…which is very often. I’m so mean I think I’d just drop her in deep snow and have the camera ready. Good morning, FM and everyone.
I think it would be a blast to have snow taller than George. I would have to teach him how to dig a path out for himself though. I can’t see me shoveling anything. 🙂
Oh-oh, maybe she’s starting to mimic the original — one of the signs of his doddering old age is that he shits and pees in his sleep (which means that he has to spend a whole lot more time outside than he would like).
Nope…she still doesn’t really care where she pees. If we’re outside she’ll go, if we’re not, she’ll still go. It’s not as bad as it used to be…but when she just gets up from a long nap and stretches, I think her muscle memory is telling her that’s the same position for peeing so you might as well go ahead if it feels good.
That’s one reason I’ve always thought that people who have dogs would be smart to have wood floors with the large throw rugs around. I don’t know why, but Henry or George when he was small would not go on wood or tile floors.
Actually I don’t know how George learned to be that good about not going inside. I know when his brother Henry was alive, he would sometimes come up to the couch to see if I was asleep then head to some corner when he had to go. Luckily I caught him most of the times, but he was really sneaky.
Today was the first official nose-hair freezing morning of the season. It was 7degrees and I didn’t have anywhere near enough clothes on to go feed my horses. I did have a good scare, though. I thought I saw cat prints in the snow from last night which would mean another stray for my extensive collection. ( I’m up to 12 cats)
I’m happy to report that it was a false alarm… it was just a big squirrel.
Good morning Andi, CG, Olivia, SN, Keres, and anyone else hanging out.
… I keep hearing ppl say that they’re hoping it’s going to melt before the ‘real’ winter starts … we often get a snowfall early that melts away and the real weather starts just after Christmas/New Year. Don’t think that’s going to happen this year – we’re stuck w/ it.
Well, I suppose getting up so early isn’t a bad thing if you’re awake (and not dragging yourself out of bed). Maybe … 🙂
Hi Andi, Mornin’ Olivia, What’s Shakin’ FM? The most amazing thing is that by the time I get signed on, half of your day is over. What early birds! Well, the early birds can have the worms… they’re all frozen anyway.
My nosehairs didn’t freeze this morning, but my trip to the barn wasn’t all that enjoyable.
It’s funny, but my Bella (my horse) is not a morning person. As soon as my head is turned, she makes the most horrible faces behind my back. It is downright hysterical. If I turn fast and catch her at it, she puts her head down an looks very contrite. She makes me laugh out loud almost every morning.
Later… everyone curtsie to the FSM, and have a great day.
Well Hi there, CG! Nah… all those early birds are just suffering from premature postilation. That’s when you post before you’re fully awake… or maybe before the rest of us are fully awake. Whatever, all I know is it’s an affliction.
The FSM may or may not be amused, but it’s Friday. How are you doing this morning?
I’m good. I had a headache earlier, so I slept in and it’s much better now. Now I need to do some laundry, tidy up the house and get some work-type writing done. CBtE is having one of his friends from the new school over for the first time, so I’m wondering what to make for dinner…and I’m also trying to figure out what I need for people for Christmas. TMI? 🙂
How are you? Do you still have all your snow? We do.
Glad your headache subsided. It’s bad when you start your day with a real pounder. Don’t you have some goodie you can make for dinner way in the back of the freezer? That’s always a good place to start. Or maybe soup and sandwiches? No, that’s what I want, never mind. 😉
Yeah, we still have snow, but not too much. Maybe a few inches. It’s been incredibly cold. I suppose it’s the flip side of global warming… the wild fluctuations in weather. Yuk.
I’m doing OK, but have been dealing with chronic pain since the summer. It really sucks. It’s hard to keep a good attitude, even though I’m a natural optimist. As for Christmas presents, sometimes it’s easier for me to browse a bit on the net and get ideas. Anything’s easier than going to the mall. Good luck with that.
Anyway, you have a great day, CG.
Nag you said – I find it so hard to trust anyone who can get up before 4am. What are they doing while the rest of us are sleeping? Hmmmmm?
Since I’m a champion napper I have to put it in my perspective – I find it so hard to trust anyone who stays awake all day. What are they doing while I’m napping? Hmmmmmmm?
Excellent point! You never know when the urge for a nap could strike. I almost nodded off just now waiting for the cafe page to load.
I’m getting better at napping; you of all people know that it’s an art that requires lots of practice. Never mind the yoga mat, I’ll take the couch, thank you very much. 🙂
Beach cafe here…
That is a wonderful picture Andi took. I can’t ever recall seeing one of those where ever I’ve been, and of course I never see them down here.
It’s enough to make you take a trip to Andi’s house, isn’t it?
Is the heater working today?
If FM leaves Alabama a big alarm goes off. Or so legend has it.
I just took a look at the last cafe and am stunned to see that for some inexplicable reason FM thinks I am a perv.
I never ever said that! I just thought that CG was talking about, uh….. snow, so it might have been you. 😉
Good morning, FM. Brrr….it’s cold, isn’t it? But we’re in the 50s and 60s all week. We got our tree last night!
Yep it is cold. We’re supposed to be in the 60s this week and 70s next week.
We’ve got another week or so before we put up our tree.
No, we don’t think you are a perv.
Try not to pass out from the shock… 😉
What are you up to today? Got all your Christmas shopping done?
I’ve done approximately zero Christmas shopping. I don’t know what to get everyone! It used to be so easy when we didn’t have two nickels to rub together…the kids needed everything! Now…not so much. How about you?
I’m done! I’m done! (Yay, internet shopping)
Here’s what I give when I don’t know what to give someone: Montana Monster Cookies.
Are they really that good? And how do you know they’re good if you don’t like sweets?
They’re fantastic. I think they are just about the best “bought” cookies you can get and I love most cookies (and muffins and scones) because they aren’t, in fact, very sweet at all (also banana cake and carrot cake sans icing).
Someone brought some of those to our barbecue this summer…they were amazing.
I was thinking I’d send my clients these chocolates this year…but maybe the cookies are a better idea.
Mmmmmm, breakfast…
i hope you are cataloging your frost flowers. They’re just amazing.
Cataloging them? But I don’t know the dewey decimal number. 😉
I had a “bumper crop” of shots so I’ll probably get to see them for quite a few cafes to come.
I’m sure we have them around here somewhere, because we have hard freezes and the ground still isn’t frozen, both conditions Wiki says produce frost flowers. Wish I wasn’t too lazy to go looking for them. I’ll just enjoy yours instead.
Well, I don’t have to be that energetic to get them since I get a lot of shots within 200 years of the house and the rest within 1/3 mile.
But I’d better go be energetic about work.
Nobody does Dewey any more (did you know that Dewey was so obsessed with streamlining that he took to writing his own name “Dwy”? He felt that the vowels were irrelevant to its pronunciation).
Everything is LC (Library of Congress classification) these days. Of course, the LC classification of photos is a very specialized endeavor – requiring uber-nerd powers.
Hah! Around here almost all the public libraries are still dewey decimal. University libraries though are all LC.
So do you have pictures of Luna’s ecstatic return home? And how soon will we get to see pics from vacation?
No pics of Luna’s return to Casa de Sook (she sort of lost the plot when we picked her up, and has only started to get her bearings again). She’s in desperate need of a good spring cleaning. I’m going to take the dog rake to her later today (she’s extra clumpy with lots of remainders of her winter coat still hanging on), and I’ll take her to the Dog Wash either tomorrow or Friday.
We picked up Albert from his “grandma’s” house later in the day. He displayed his usual aplomb. The funny thing was that Luna’s only “luggage” was a rope toy. Albert came home with a litter box, a carry box, a sand box, a blanket, two bowls and a tin of pellets – or pretty much enough stuff to fill the whole hatch and back seat of the car.
As for photos, I’ll post some in tomorrow’s dog blog. I’m still in the culling phase – where about four-fifths are getting the ax. I’m also assembling my “Blurry Bird Butts” portfolio – since lighting was so often a problem (dark forests and overcast skies) that the shutter speeds were slow, and the most of the birds turned away from me the minute they saw the camera, or just hid even further in the bushes, or flew off, etc. On the plus side, we saw lots of rare birds (Saddleback [once down to 36 individuals and now back up to almost 700], NZ Yellowhead, Stewart Island Robin, Wandering Albatross, Little Blue Penguin). We went whale watching as well (I got two good tail shots).
But it’s good to be home to our critters. Two Yellow-tail Black Cockatoos are in the pine right now, and I found some naked “eraser” babies in the Welcome Swallow nest earlier by holding a mirror above it.
I got a thorough snorting by Pacha yesterday morning. She ran her muzzle down my chin and neck and even around my back – just to be sure. They are still a bit startlingly naked, but looking a bit better than when we left. This morning I’ve been cutting the foot-high grass between the garden beds with a hand sickle and feeding it to them. Unfortunately, the only rain we’ve had in the last five weeks was on Monday (just before we got home) – so much of the grass had gone to seed and/or stopped growing.
Then there’s laundry and restocking the fridge, etc.
I’m glad everyone is home and welcomed home.
I can’t wait to see the pictures. And I’m sure everybody will be delighted to have my boring dog blogging posts replace by yours.
Gotta go. George is ready to go out and Fmom is up early.
See ya later.
Good morning all. It’s cccold here. 27 degrees and windy.
Cold enough here, as well.
Just saw some flurries outside, but now it’s mostly sunny again.
It’s probably ever so slightly warmer by you. No sun here yet though.
We’ve gone from an early 30 to current 34.
Hoping for snow in higher altitudes (Catskills or Berkshires) for the holidays. Almost 3 years since last skiing trip 🙁
I hope that you can get out on the slopes this year. We have a ski slope just a short drive away and I still can’t get there very often.
It’s really cold here too. I think we’re supposed to get a small amount of snow late tomorrow…
Morning Andi.
Saw you above and your dog blogs were not boring. Of course I’m glad keres is back, and I’m looking forward to her pictures.
I think the Pack made a fine effort but they just can’t substitute for Luna, Albert, alpacas, birds, lizards, and gorgeous flowers.
I think the pack did great, but I also think there is no substitute for Albert.
I also think there is no substitute for Albert
Probably the most unarguable statement ever made on BT. 🙂
Good morning, FM and Andi!
Still cold here, 28 this morning.
Morning Ask.
We’re down to 34 but it’ll warm up to 60s this afternoon. That’s one of the things I don’t like about winters down here. The big jumps back and forth in the temps.
They’re talking about up to 2″ of snow here but there’s nothing showing on the radar so I think it fizzled.
Clear and cold here this morning; at least the wind has died down.
CBtY is home again today with a cold/sinus/tummyache thing. Today is also the end of the marking period, and he’s up for honor roll this time, so he needs to get his work in. Arrgh. It’s always something, isn’t it?
And I’m suffering from post-yoga stiffness. I really hope it doesn’t take too long to get back in shape…
Oh, and I agree: the pack did a great job, but they’re just no match for the snugglebunny cuteness of Albert. He’s in a league of his own on that one.
Morning CG.
I hope CBtY gets to feeling better.
One easy way to fix the post-yoga stiffness. Don’t do yoga and slack. 🙂
But I tried slacking, and all I got was out of shape…I keep wondering, where did my upper body strength go?
I’m sure that by the time 6 weeks have gone by, I’ll be much less bothered by it. This week is better than last week, at least.
What are you up to today?
When you dedicate yourself to slacking you have lower expectations of body strength. The goal is to turn into a blob on the couch. I think I’ve hit my goal. 🙂
At the moment if off to take a nap. Woke up at 1:00 am and it past a nap time. See how goal oriented I am.
See ya.
Unfortunately I just start to like like a blob in my clothes, no couch necessary…
Enjoy your nap!
That’s look like a blob…dang typos.
I slacked off by not doing strength training for six months and now I’m amazed at the same thing. My upper body strength stinks in comparison to what it used to be. I’ll blame in on this damn rotator cuff that won’t heal, though, as it severely limits my range of motion. My lower body strength is still humorously abundant even with the 6 month layoff. I leg pressed 240 yesterday with no problem.
I’m impressed. It’s funny, I notice that a lot of my flexibility is gone too, but I can still hold the soles of my feet in a forward bend pretty easily, and the legs stuff isn’t so bad. I guess we all use our legs more than our arms and shoulders?
I know we’re all supposed to do it to maintain muscle mass, but I tried strength training, and it just isn’t for me. I can’t seem to talk myself into getting up and going to the gym to do it, so I’ve given up and gone back to yoga.
I use strength training as a reward for making it through the cardio, which I hate. I get so bored on the treadmill or the bike or the elliptical. I’ve gone to a couple of yoga classes and I really liked it. I need to figure out a schedule at the gym where I can do strength training and cardio on some days and yoga on tues and thurs. But it’s a big ordeal to get me there 3 days a week as it is.
Hope CBtY feels better. 🙂
Good morning all. It’s slightly warmer here today (or maybe it’s just the lack of wind) but the snow will fly later on. 🙁
Spring is just around the corner, boran2. Better snow than sleet and ice, though, right?
Hay, SN. It’s better, I just don’t like driving in it.
as in 14°F/-10°C.
(But Pack points out that the stove is nice and toasty.)
Good morning, Andi!
It’s 29 here; I thought it was colder ’cause the apt is cold this morning. Only a dusting of snow.
Maybe you’re benefiting from the heat island effect of those tall buildings. I like winter but I prefer my temps to stay above 20.
I don’t have my lenses on, just realized it is 22. No wonder it’s cold in here. Well, an hour with the fan heater will take care of that, no wood burning stove here.
Time to put on the coffee.
-16C or -23 w/ windchill …
and more is coming tomorrow … wah
Morning Andi and ask.
Good morning, Olivia!
Off; -16C sounds like a regular winter day in my hometown. Too cold – and my daughter is considering McGill next fall.
Clear skies and dawning, as a sliver of moon is rising.
It’s a great school … neato!
Yep — too cold indeed.
Yuck. Yuck. Yuck.
Commiseration helps … 🙂
Ok, it’s 27 here and I’m freezing and have decided to stay in bed until it’s at least 35. Now, if someone would only bring some coffee up here…
Morning SN.
You’re sounding more and more Southern all the time. 🙂
Ah know that honey chile. Dayum.
11 with the wind chill and 2 inches of snow on the ground this morning.
Morning CG.
We’re only supposed to get up to 54 this afternoon. Pretty cold for us.
You’re inviting me over to come bask in the warmth? How sweet. 🙂
I can be there in what, 18 hours?
Sure come on down. 18 hours is just a drive across town. 🙂
Sounds very cozy, especially with that yummy hot coffee. Just think though, CG…only a few short months of cold weather remaining for ya’ll.
I must be still asleep and dreaming because I just saw SN use the word ya’ll. I knew she was a Southerner masquerading as a Yankee. 🙂
I did that just for you, FM. In the winter I lose any pretense of wanting to remain a Northerner. I refuse to say it in real life though….only virtually.
Can’t fool me. I bet you’re a secret ya’ll sayer. 😛
Not a chance. And may God strike me dead if I ever say “all ya’ll”
SN, SN, SN. Haven’t you learned yet. He wouldn’t strike you dead. He’d probably think, she’s finally seen the light. Hah! 🙂
Trying to torture me? Pfah…I laugh in the face of winter, I tell you! BWAHAHAHA!
The snow looks pretty, but it’s time to keep re-watering the chickens all day because their water freezes. Ick.
And I wanted to go to yoga this morning, but I think it might have been cancelled because of the school delays in the area. Bummer, ‘cus now I’ll have to work this morning. Y’all should feel sorry for me about that…
That sounds brutal, absolutely brutal.
Good morning Andi, Ask and Olivia.
It’s cold here at the moment, but after seeing Olivia’s temps I won’t say anything. 🙂
Hiya FM. Yeah, I think what with the single digit temps and the multi-feet of snow, she’s pretty well shut down my complaining.
Well she hasn’t mine. I want some of that! That sounds like the perfect slacking weather to me. I’d probably still be under the covers if we had that outside. 🙂
I’m not really, really sure of many things in this world but I’m really, really sure that you don’t really, really want 2 1/2 feet of snow.
Andi I thought you knew me better than that. As long as the electricity, cable and computer are working, and there’s plenty of food in the house, I’ll take 5 feet. Plus I think it would be fun when George has to go out. Just throw him out in the snow and dig around to find him. 🙂
My sister has a mini pinscher (sp?) and they have to shovel her a little path into the backyard when it snows more than 6 inches…which is very often. I’m so mean I think I’d just drop her in deep snow and have the camera ready. Good morning, FM and everyone.
I think it would be a blast to have snow taller than George. I would have to teach him how to dig a path out for himself though. I can’t see me shoveling anything. 🙂
I think he’d just stay inside and pee on the rug, given that situation. I know I would.
No George. He’ll burst before he does anything inside. Now Cat is an entirely different situation.
What a good boy George is. I wish he’d teach Hopey that she doesn’t have to pee every time she gets off the couch and stretches.
Oh-oh, maybe she’s starting to mimic the original — one of the signs of his doddering old age is that he shits and pees in his sleep (which means that he has to spend a whole lot more time outside than he would like).
Nope…she still doesn’t really care where she pees. If we’re outside she’ll go, if we’re not, she’ll still go. It’s not as bad as it used to be…but when she just gets up from a long nap and stretches, I think her muscle memory is telling her that’s the same position for peeing so you might as well go ahead if it feels good.
So I guess she’s more like me and doesn’t believe in deferred gratification.
So she gets it from your side of the family, eh?
Or it’s just that all great ideas have broad appeal.
That’s one reason I’ve always thought that people who have dogs would be smart to have wood floors with the large throw rugs around. I don’t know why, but Henry or George when he was small would not go on wood or tile floors.
Actually I don’t know how George learned to be that good about not going inside. I know when his brother Henry was alive, he would sometimes come up to the couch to see if I was asleep then head to some corner when he had to go. Luckily I caught him most of the times, but he was really sneaky.
It’s all relative right … 🙂
Have a great day everyone.
You too Olivia and enjoy that snow. 🙂
Well I’ve got to go. George is ready and Cat is starting to do the walk around thing.
All ya’ll enjoy your day.
And all ya’ll at the FM house do the same.
Today was the first official nose-hair freezing morning of the season. It was 7degrees and I didn’t have anywhere near enough clothes on to go feed my horses. I did have a good scare, though. I thought I saw cat prints in the snow from last night which would mean another stray for my extensive collection. ( I’m up to 12 cats)
I’m happy to report that it was a false alarm… it was just a big squirrel.
Good morning Andi, CG, Olivia, SN, Keres, and anyone else hanging out.
Forecast for today: 75
Tomorrow: 68
Saturday: 58
No wonder everybody is getting sick around me, too much fluctuation
(hi everyone!)
Good late morning all. It started out at 25 degrees but is sunny now. At least there’s no wind.
We were supposed to get a couple of inches of snow but there’s only about 1/2″ out there. Phooey.
Good morning Andi.
I’ll ask the FSM to send 4 or 5 feet your way. This morning I’d just be happy if the FSM would hurry my coffee up.
The Pack thinks you are inconsiderate, especially Hopeful who ain’t moving too good or too much these days.
I’m on my third cup of coffee. Nyah, nyah.
OK just for the pack and especially Hopeful, I’ll ask for 1-2″ of snow.
I must have the slowest coffee pot in the world, I’m still waiting. If it’s not ready in a moment I’m heading back to bed.
Okay, the Pack says you are forgiven and they will allow your coffee to finish brewing.
I guess I’ll have to switch over from asking the FSM for anything to asking the pack. Just so many deities these days to keep track of. 🙂
Oh they aren’t deities; they are just very, very powerful.
It’s snowing again here today … But, they’re saying the sun will be out tomorrow. We shall see. 🙂
Morning Andi and FM.
Andi — you seem to be getting up earlier and earlier.
Morning Olivia.
Wish I could send you some of our warm weather. Today a high of 21C. Send some of those Cdn cold fronts down here. 🙂
Think a few of your compatriots would be pretty upset about getting dumped on as it made it’s way down there … 😉
Let em complain, I’m ready for it. 🙂
2 feet spread out over 4 weeks sounds good. 🙂
If I sleep till 4:30 I count that as a good day.
… I keep hearing ppl say that they’re hoping it’s going to melt before the ‘real’ winter starts … we often get a snowfall early that melts away and the real weather starts just after Christmas/New Year. Don’t think that’s going to happen this year – we’re stuck w/ it.
Well, I suppose getting up so early isn’t a bad thing if you’re awake (and not dragging yourself out of bed). Maybe … 🙂
Have a good day everyone.
See ya Olivia.
I think I’ll drag myself back to bed. Just can’t seem to wake up this morning.
See ya.
See ya, O. Guess I’d better get going too.
Hi Andi, Mornin’ Olivia, What’s Shakin’ FM? The most amazing thing is that by the time I get signed on, half of your day is over. What early birds! Well, the early birds can have the worms… they’re all frozen anyway.
My nosehairs didn’t freeze this morning, but my trip to the barn wasn’t all that enjoyable.
It’s funny, but my Bella (my horse) is not a morning person. As soon as my head is turned, she makes the most horrible faces behind my back. It is downright hysterical. If I turn fast and catch her at it, she puts her head down an looks very contrite. She makes me laugh out loud almost every morning.
Later… everyone curtsie to the FSM, and have a great day.
Good morning all. I feel the same as Nag, the party’s over. 🙁
Mornin’ Boran! I find it so hard to trust anyone who can get up before 4am. What are they doing while the rest of us are sleeping? Hmmmmm?
Anyway, you have a wonderful day, K?
Agreed! You too!
Did I miss the party too?
Well Hi there, CG! Nah… all those early birds are just suffering from premature postilation. That’s when you post before you’re fully awake… or maybe before the rest of us are fully awake. Whatever, all I know is it’s an affliction.
The FSM may or may not be amused, but it’s Friday. How are you doing this morning?
I’m good. I had a headache earlier, so I slept in and it’s much better now. Now I need to do some laundry, tidy up the house and get some work-type writing done. CBtE is having one of his friends from the new school over for the first time, so I’m wondering what to make for dinner…and I’m also trying to figure out what I need for people for Christmas. TMI? 🙂
How are you? Do you still have all your snow? We do.
Glad your headache subsided. It’s bad when you start your day with a real pounder. Don’t you have some goodie you can make for dinner way in the back of the freezer? That’s always a good place to start. Or maybe soup and sandwiches? No, that’s what I want, never mind. 😉
Yeah, we still have snow, but not too much. Maybe a few inches. It’s been incredibly cold. I suppose it’s the flip side of global warming… the wild fluctuations in weather. Yuk.
I’m doing OK, but have been dealing with chronic pain since the summer. It really sucks. It’s hard to keep a good attitude, even though I’m a natural optimist. As for Christmas presents, sometimes it’s easier for me to browse a bit on the net and get ideas. Anything’s easier than going to the mall. Good luck with that.
Anyway, you have a great day, CG.
Good morning Nag, Boran and CG.
Nag you said – I find it so hard to trust anyone who can get up before 4am. What are they doing while the rest of us are sleeping? Hmmmmm?
Since I’m a champion napper I have to put it in my perspective – I find it so hard to trust anyone who stays awake all day. What are they doing while I’m napping? Hmmmmmmm?
🙂
Excellent point! You never know when the urge for a nap could strike. I almost nodded off just now waiting for the cafe page to load.
I’m getting better at napping; you of all people know that it’s an art that requires lots of practice. Never mind the yoga mat, I’ll take the couch, thank you very much. 🙂
Happy napping, FM.
I just fixed the sow cafe loading problem…
Uh, that would be SLOW oading cafe.
the Ls appear to be elusive today 🙂
The key on my laptop is sticky…very annoying.