We had a lovely family day, marred by the fact that the
guest of honor, Bobby, was unable to come. He made the
effort to show up for a few minutes but had to go back
home and go to bed.

Do you remember the blogger,eighties and hanging in there?
That is how I feel today. Yesterday's weather was freezing
rain and we had a 12 hour power out. We got the generator
going and were comfortable. We are using the fireplace
more this year because of luxurious feel of wood heat.
Unfortunately it is very messy but worth the clean up
on gloomy days.

I still have to call about the branches that broke off
the sweet gum tree. We need them removed. I think that
ice and freezing rain is the worst of winter's tricks.