Oh My Gosh, It Is Too Ccccccold For Me!!!

February 12, 2016

Good morning from the freezer section of New England.  I'm beginning to look and feel like an old popsicle wrapped in a fleece bathrobe.  Even Pogo is snuggled beneath a mountain of fuzzy blankets.  I have to give a lot of credit to the folks who can handle this type of cold weather.  Obviously, I'm not one of them.  I'm one of the "Wimpy" folks.

Last night, I left the water running just a little in my bathroom and the downstairs bathroom in the house.  This morning, so far, they are still running.  That's a plus.  Of course, the really cold hasn't hit us yet.  It's on it's way.

We are supposed to get a break in this cold snap by Monday, when the temps will warm up.  Do you suppose if I start wishing away the weekend now it will work?  Hmmm, I didn't think so.  I'd like to take all this wicked cold and blow it down into Punxsutawney Phil's ground hog hole.  Let's see how he likes his "early Spring" weather.

How many of you found the kitty hiding in yesterday's puzzle image?  For those of you who haven't found the kitty, here's the answer.  I've placed a red circle around the kitty.  I really like tricky puzzles like this one.  It's good for the brain.

I downloaded a photo of my granddaughter Mia from her FB.  It's such a fun photo of her playing with a dolphin in sunny Florida.  This lovely young lady was a cheerleader all through high school, and to date still competes in national cheerleading competitions while holding down a full time job.  Mia, I'm so very proud of you.

I also have an adorable scrap page to share with you.  Beth made this page that features Pogo and some tiny country mice.  Oh oh, Pogo does not like mice!!  We had a mouse in our living room once, and it drove Pogo crazy.  Beth, it's a great scrap page.  We love it!!

Today is grocery shopping day, but I don't really need anything so maybe I won't go.  However, I will start my car once or twice, just to make sure it still works.  Well, that's about all my news for today.  My arms are wanting to get back under my fuzzy green blanket.  They keep popping out into the cold as I type.  So, till Sunday, Y'all stay warm and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Pretty Isn't Always Best

February 11, 2016

Good morning.  I was watching the Weather Channel this morning, but I shut it off.  It was too depressing.  The cold temps coming in here just aren't funny.  The good thing is that warmer temps will be here by Monday.  So I guess we'll just hunker down and wait for the wicked cold to pass.

Late yesterday afternoon, my water pipes started acting up and making funny noises.  SIL Eddie will be by today to have a look.  Just what I don't need right now is problems with the pipes breaking or freezing.  Hopefully, it will turn out to be something simple.

After I posted yesterday, I realized that I had not posted your freebie quick page.  So I'll post it now.  Lola and her friend are celebrating Valentines Day by indulging in some delicious chocolates.

Here is your download link:
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Speaking of chocolates, I'm still enjoying the wonderful treats and chocolate that I got for Christmas.  I still have one and half Godiva chocolate bars left.  Mmmmmm.

Yesterday, I called JoAnn's about the last batch of yarn that I bought.  The colors are absolutely gorgeous, but they don't work up very well with solid colors.  They actually look awful once you start using them.  I thought they were variegated, but they are not.  It's hard to explain, but I don't like them.  I discussed this with JoAnn's and they said I could return the yarn.  So today I'll re-pack the box of yarn and get it in the mail today or tomorrow.

I'm trying to decide which afghan project to take with me to Florida.  Perhaps I'll take the green yarn.  I'll have to start packing my suitcase by next week to see if the yarn will fit in with my clothes.  If not, I'll have to pack it up in a box and mail it to myself in Florida. 

Next Tuesday is supposed to be a really nice warm day, so I've re-scheduled Pogo's salon appointment for that day.  While he is getting all spiffied up, I'll do a couple of errands such as turn in my census paper, pick up Pogo's license tag and fill out an absentee voting ballot (the election day is while I'm away). 

Now I have to get busy and finish wrapping a birthday present so that SIL Eddie can take it home with him.  Grandson Kevin's sweetie, Janicee, was born on Valentine's Day.  I also have another box of baby clothes to send back with Eddie.  Unless things change, this new baby will be born after I leave for Florida.

Today I have a new picture puzzle for you to figure out.  I borrowed this from the web.  It took me a little while to find the cat in the picture.  How long will it take you to find the cat?  Here, Kitty Kitty!  Have fun.

Well, now I'm off to find some fun mischief to get into.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Busy Getting Things In Order Before It's Time For Vacation

February 10, 2016

Good morning.  It wasn't doing anything when I looked out my window earlier, so I'm hoping that all the snow is gone for now.  We'll see.  Every time Joe goes out and cleans off my car, we seem to get just enough more snow to cover it again.  Right now, there's a new thin white layer on my car. 

There's not a lot of news here lately.  My days seem to be revolving around getting all the tax stuff done.  Yesterday, I finished totaling all my columns - I hope.  Now I can take out the forms that the accountant sent to me and try to figure out what goes where.  Really!  I still think he should share his fee with me.  I'm doing all the work.

On a bright note, my Volume One B blog book came in the mail yesterday.  I must say that I'm very pleased with it. 

Today I'll give a Wayne a call to make sure he doesn't forget to put me on his schedule soon.  I only have two weeks left to get everything done before it's time to leave for Florida.  I haven't found a new suitcase that I like, so I may take the one I have, and look for a new one at the flea market when I'm in Florida. 

Oh groan, groan, groan.  The weather man is saying that we have more snow coming this afternoon.  This weekend, the nights are going to be wicked coooold!!  At least -9 for Saturday night, and -2 for Sunday night.  Pogo will definitely not be getting a hair cut this week.  When I finish this post, I'll call his groomer to re-schedule his appointment. 

Well, there's lots to do so I'll take my leave now.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay warm and have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Edna B.

This Is A Few Snow Flakes??

February 9, 2016

Good morning.  Gosh, this snow doesn't seem to want to leave us.  The weather man just said that we could probably have a few snow flakes fall, and light snow showers during the day.  I hate to burst his bubble, but the snow hasn't stopped here yet from yesterday.  Yes, it is very light, but this is what a few snow flakes looks like this morning.

I guess Winter has decided that we need a lesson in cold.  This weekend our night time temps are supposed to be in the below zero digits.  Actually, Thursday night is supposed to be 0 or 1.  This is definitely not my happy cup of tea. 

I may have to change Pogo's grooming appointment to next week.  This week is going to be just too cold for him to have his hair cut.  He is very low to the floor, and the cold temps come up through the carpeting when it is really cold. 

I am slowly recovering from my cold/bug.  What I need is a huge dose of warm temps.  Somehow I don't think that is going to happen anytime soon.  However, in two and half weeks, Pogo and I will be on our way to sunny Florida.  We can languish in the sun and warmth for two whole weeks. 

Yesterday afternoon, I spent a few more hours working on my tax stuff.  I think I'm up to the part where I have to start totaling all the columns.  Then I have to find the right place to put the figures on the tax forms.  Hmmm, I wonder why I need an accountant?  In two weeks, these taxes should be done. 

Gosh, this is going to be a hectic two weeks.  There's so much to do.  Lists to type, things to clean, suitcases to pack, grooming for Pogo, (and hopefully for me too), tax appointment,  make sure fuel oil is full, and the list goes on.  Come to think of it, I haven't reserved my rental car yet either. 

Before I get started on this new busy day, I have a cute photo to share of one of Pogo's friends.  This is Cisco.  He lives in Texas, and he loves cuddling inside fuzzy blankets and his mommy's fuzzy bathrobe too. 

Remember that time I mentioned that I caught Pogo shopping on my laptop?  Well, he was ordering a box of cookies for his friend Cisco.  I got the order confirmation in my email.  He's a real sweetie, my Pogo.

Well, that's my news for this morning.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Snow, Snow, Go Away!!!

February 8, 2016

Good morning.  It's a sort of mini white out here.  The snow has been falling steadily, but so far it is a fine snow.  It has been windy though.  The good side of the wind is that it has been blowing all the snow off our huge pine trees.  Phew!  The last snow storm was very wet, and too much snow stuck to all the branches of the pines.  We lost quite a few branches from the weight of the snow.

On the other hand, I'm not so happy about getting a foot of snow, or having snow for three or four days in a row.  Hopefully, some of the snow will go out to sea and miss us.  Yes I know, wishful thinking!!

Well, who were you rooting for in last night's Super Bowl game?  Did your team win?  Several of the dwarfs sat up late to watch the game.  Most everyone here is in bed by 8 or 8:30 p.m., so the guys did well to stay up as long as they did.

 For all my family and friends here in New England, I have some photos to share that my friend Beth sent to me.  Gosh, I am so jealous!!!!!   This tree is right outside her window.  And it has blooms and leaves!!!!  

 

My friend Kyra has Snowdrops and Crocus coming up in her garden.  It's just not fair!  We have nothing coming up except for more snow!!   What is wrong with that Ground Hog?  Has he been smoking too much of that medicinal grass?  (image borrowed from web)

I'm still squirting the nose spray, and I'm still coughing and running temps on and off.  There's no point in calling my doctor today or the next couple of days because he will tell me to come to his office.  There's no way I'm going to take my car out in this snowy mess.  I'll just keep on squirting.

Well that's all the news for this morning.  So till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

OOPS!!! Parking Woes In Wisconsin

February 7, 2016

Good morning.  We're starting out today sunny and cold.  Soon though, it will be cloudy and cold.  More snow will be moving in tonight, all day tomorrow through Tuesday.  Oh goodie!!  We had snow on Friday.  3-5 inches was forecast with the snow ending by 3 p.m.  Unfortunately this was not the case.  Here's a photo of how much snow we already had at 2 p.m, and the snow did not stop until after supper.

This is Joe, cutting a path to my door and around my car.  As you can see, there's more than five inches of snow here.  Photo taken at 2 p.m. Friday. 

I've been watching the news videos this morning of the parking fiasco in Wisconsin.  Parking for Winterfest was very scarce, so officials allowed visitors to park on frozen Lake Geneva.  Unfortunately, the weight of the cars was too much and the ice cracked.  At least wenty cars found themselves in water. 

Here are some photos that I got from Google.  Would I have parked my vehicle out on the ice?  Not if you paid me!!!  I figure that if God wanted us to park on frozen lakes, He would have turned the ice to concrete.

From what I could find, all but two vehicles were able to be pulled out of the water.  No people were lost.  Possibly by the time I post here, the last couple of vehicles may have been pulled from the lake.

Have you noticed that the TV news channels are getting a bit more aggressive about reporting the snow?   In the past, we've gotten a foot or more of the white stuff and not one of the regular programs was constantly being interrupted to give us updates on how much snow was falling.  Friday, WBZ kept interrupting the regular programs every 30 minutes to give us updates.  Imagine!!!  All this concern for 1 - 5 inches of snow!!  Are the TV ratings really sinking that low?

I suppose most folks will be busy watching the Super Bowl today.  I won't.  I'm not a football fan.  But I hope it's an enjoyable game for you and hopefully your team will win.  Good luck.  I'll most likely be watching the puppy bowl.  That's usually a lot of fun.

Well, that's my news for this morning.  It's time to see about some breakfast for my little guy.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Mr. Groundhog - What's All This White Stuff????

February 5, 2016

Good morning.  Looking out my window, it's a winter wonderland here with everything covered with snow.  They are forecasting 3-5 inches of snow, but if it keeps coming down, we'll most likely get more than that.  There's already several inches on the ground.   This photo was taken from our front door.  Flakes of every size falling.  And they are all very wet!!  Makes for fun shoveling.

Of course, along with the mess from the snow, there is also beauty all around us.  Here's a photo of my Japanese Red Maple tree, adorned in all it's winter finery.  Now this is pretty!!

Well, I'm still here, squirting, coughing, and well -- all the other stuff.  I seem to be running temperatures on and off all day and night too.  I guess the nose spray is really working.

I've decided to stop my whining about not having the right yarns, and have picked up the medium rose afghan to finish with the existing yarn.  I will simply go a bit slower to catch the yarn as it splits.  It's the only way these afghans will ever get done this year. 

Unfortunately, my interest doesn't stay very long.  I crochet a couple of rows, and I'm tired.  So I put it down and attempt to watch a bit of TV.  Sometimes this works, and other times I just fall asleep.  The good part is that I'm retired, so it really doesn't matter.

Joe did not do my shopping yesterday, so none of my meds got picked up.  I'll have to call the pharmacy today to see if they will hold them until this weekend.  Then I will try to go get them myself. 

DIL Janet came by Wednesday and brought me a cute gift.  Have you ever seen an LED pen camera?  Here's what it looks like.  It's fun until someone asks to see the photos you take with it.  There are none! 

Well, I don't have any more news for this morning.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.