Everything! This week our chimney sweep is doing the
fireplace. I am afraid to use it because the squirrels
have been having a bowling tournament on the roof all
summer and may have stuffed pecans in it.

The storm cellar is set to be installed under the driveway.
This is to be done Saturday and conflicts with a Christmas
party for me. I will have to stay home because I don't
think Ted is up to supervising the installation.

I had to have the car serviced yesterday morning and of
course it took thee and a half hours because I had to
drive to Edmond and then wait endlessly for them to finish.
They over scheduled as usual.

Furnace repair people are coming today. It is their third
attempt to get it right. We have two furnaces so have not
suffered in the cold weather aside from a chilly master
bedroom. Ted has to have the fan on in all weather so I
don't linger in there during the day.

Ellie went back to work yesterday but still can't see
out of one eye. She is afraid to drive but has managed to
share a ride with another teacher.

This is just a case of Holiday madness and I suppose
everyone is experiencing it. My shopping is done and my
packages are wrapped. The ones I mail are ready to go
this week. I stayed firmly at home during cyber days,
although I was tempted to go and get another crock pot
with a locking lid for l9.95. I have three and their are
times when they are all in use.

The leaves are totally out of hand and the twins have
deserted me. They find raking leaves too hard and the
weather too crisp for comfort. I agree with them but
don't relish doing it myself.