For Amy

In my previous post, Amy wanted pictures.  I couldn't take any on the way home, for obvious reasons, but I took some after I read her comment.  Here they are.  That's ice...not snow.  The snow comes tomorrow and tomorrow night.  I'll get more pictures then. 

I made it home!

Well, with the freezing rain pelting down and roads getting slicker by the minute, my husband made a rare demand.  No, really, he doesn't tell me what to do, or demand anything.  He called and said, "You're leaving work NOW.  Go."  Ummm, ok?  I don't know how to handle his orders, because he doesn't give them often.  I packed up and left at 4:15.  It was at least 10 minutes later when I could get in the car to leave.  Ice to scrape, windows to defrost, and it took a bit to open the frozen-shut door.  Finally, I left.

My almost-hour long commute took 1 1/2 hours, but I made it home safe.  I-70 moved at the amazing pace of about 20 mph at best.  It's better than landing in a ditch, I must say.  Now, tonight, it will turn to snow.  I'd much rather drive on snow than ice.  The little car did great!  I love front wheel drive, always have, but I wasn't sure what to expect.  In the parking lot, I tried to force a skid, to see how slick it was and what the car would do.  It did NOT want to skid.  Awesome.

Kevin worked over 14 hours yesterday, in fact, he already has 40 hours in this week.  He's beat, and now a fuse is blown in the kitchen.  I'm going to go help him fix it.  By help, I mean shout real loud when the offending fuse is found.  Then I'm going to send him to bed.  Poor, hard-working guy.

Tomorrow, I hope to leave early, so I'm at work on time.  I love the winter weather, but don't tell Kevin.  He thinks I'm crazy, and hearing it again might make him commit me. (let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!)  oops.  I didn't say that!

The weather

62 tonight, 54 to start tomorrow.  Thunderstorms (in November???) tomorrow and dropping temps.  Tomorrow night?  Snow, sleet and freezing rain, low of 21. 

What does this mean?  It means either A) we'll get very little, and the panic will look stupid, or B) We'll get horrid weather and it'll be hard to get to work on Thursday.  Trust me, it'll be A.

Everyone in this damn state panics when the first winter advisory is issued.  They flock to the store, to the gas station, to the Dollar General...whatever.  Trust me, folks...even if we got 4 feet of snow, the trusty snow plows would have us out in less than 24 hours.  Quit with the nonsense. Let's just go on about our business.

Here it is!

I am very thankful that I made it through November with very little usage of the furnace.  Propane is expensive.  I can't complain now if I have to crank it up.  Besides, we keep it set at 58 most of the time.  Throw on a sweatshirt, kids, winter is coming!

Bath day

It was bath time for two stinky dogs tonight.  They weren't very happy about it.  Lucy was on board at first, but then she figured out what was going on, and decided it wasn't for her.  Hawkeye is ALWAYS ticked when the water runs in the tub.  I have to pick his fat butt up and carry him into the bathroom.  My back hurts.

They smelled like dogs, though, so we had to do it.  I can't have dogs that smell like dogs, you know?  It takes forever to clean the hair and dirt out of the tub.  Hawkeye has an under coat, which explains the hair in my house.  I love that dog, but DANG!  An indoor dog with an under coat will always shed.  There is no way around it.  I wish brushing would work, or the anti-shed shampoo that we use, or the millions of other things that we've tried.  Frankly, my only friend is my lint roller.

We went to Aldi today.  I have a love/hate relationship with Aldi.  We spent half of what we would have at WalMart, but that place is annoying at best.  We announced to the girls that we weren't buying any cookies, candy, cakes, or any other sugary treat.  That went over like a lead balloon, but we stuck to it.  They are hooked on snacks, and it's our fault.  We are fat people with fat ways.  Time to change things.  We've changed things before, so I think I can manage....let's just hope it sticks longer this time.

After the groceries were put away, Kevin called out, "There's a lady on a horse in our front yard!"  The girls ran out shouting, "Grandma!!!!"  We enjoy it when they stop by and Blue has a few bites from our front yard.  What a good looking animal.

Well, time to go play pogo, or some other nice waste of time on a Saturday night.  I hope you all are well and happy.

Thanksgiving happenings, Nstuff

Thanksgiving was great.  We hung lights on the house, and Kevin didn't break any bones at all!  Considering the stretch that involves perching a ladder on a tailgate and having your wife hold it steady...I'd say we did OK.

I told the girls we couldn't put up the tree until the house was clean.  It took three reminders for them to get into gear and clean up their messes, but it was finally done.  The tree is trimmed, but we still lack a topper.  I don't like the one we've used in years past. I plan to buy a new one this weekend.

Well, there are the pictures.  I'm done for tonight.  Tomorrow I'll post more....maybe.  We'll see.  I know, you're holding your breath.  Now I've gone and kept all 3 of my readers in suspense.  Sorry, didn't mean to.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all!  While today will be slow-paced, I do intend to accomplish some tasks, with the help of my family.

1. Hang the Christmas lights on the house.

2. Clean this poor, dirty abode.

3. Put up the tree and decorate.

4. Eat burgers at Mom's (we already did the feast on Saturday.)

5. Watch the Chiefs through one eye while wincing at the thought of any more injuries.

6. Probably watch the last 3 minutes of the Plaza lighting ceremony.

7. Sleep, blessed sleep.

I'm thankful for health and happiness, my little house, my wonderful family and extended family, nice weather, artificial trees, a dependable car, being gainfully employed, and all of the other blessings that I too often take for granted.

random crap...need I say more?

I am in the middle of our "busy season" at work, so this shit is all random...probably won't make sense.  You were warned:

1. I miss groovy and jbcoupe.  Journals I loved to read, and they've disappeared.  jbcoupe warned us, so I'm dealing with it and waiting.  Groovy has me worried.  It's been several months....can't be good.

2. We had Kevin's Mom and Grandma up for the weekend.  "GG" (that's great grandma in this family) watching GSN (game show network) for over 12 hours straight.  She is so funny.  "Don't they make sure they're SMART before they go on the show?"  Well, GG, I'm pretty sure this was filmed in the 70's and those folks have moved on, but sorry they disappoint you.  She's the greatest, honest.

3. I had my parents, my favorite aunt and ....ahem....uncle? over for dinner.  It was great, and the two dishes that I worried most about received positive comments.  Hmmmm.  Quit worrying?  Probably NOT gonna happen.

4. Toonguy is going "home" for Thanksgiving.  This will NOT be easy.  Please say a prayer for him, or give him a good thought, or send him some Airborne.  Dude...you'll be fine.  You're loved, ok?  Deal with it.

5. Kevin rocks.

6. Work is going to change at the first of the year.  I don't know the details, but it'll be good, I promise.

7. I'm done.  Too many thoughts and stuff to keep bloggin'.  See ya later!