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Life & Events > Boring > Will Winter Ever End?
 

Will Winter Ever End?

We got another 4-5 inches of snow overnight. Much drifting. Bummer. It should soon melt, however.

In the meantime, while waiting, I'm trying to keep occupied inside. Besides golf and gardening (and maybe exercising, reading, and music), I have no "real" hobbies, at least, for the indoors.

I don't make things like furniture or sweaters. No wood or wool products.

So winters are somewhat difficult for me to find things to do. I become very routine oriented. That's okay, up to a point. I've reached that point!

After breakfast, I spend up to 2 hours on the computer (mostly here at MyBloggers). Then I go to the basement to exercise (box and lift weights), and crack black walnuts between reps. Boring and repetitive.

After lunch, I work a Sudoku, maybe read the paper, and take a short nap.
Then I go outdoors to gather wood. I keep the wood-burning furnace going all night and day, so this is a normal chore. I did prune some fruit trees last week, but the cold and snow usually prevents me from doing much work outside.

For the rest of the afternoon, I find odd things to do. Yesterday, for example, I sorted through walnuts (meat) to remove shells. I hate when I bite down on a shell. I also made some granola, having run out. I rearranged wall hangings, patching holes as I went. I played the piano for 30'. And I walked in the basement for 30' (about 2 miles).
I also do my 1000 crunches in the late afternoon, maybe ride the "bike".

Pretty boring for a person that hates being cooped up indoors. After my shower, wine, and supper, I virtually sit for 4 hours, reading and watching TV--well, it's on, but I don't really pay much attention. It's "company". Bed by 11.

So when will my daily routines change? That depends on the weather. I am going into town today to see my daughter and grandson, sister, and father. That is, if the roads clear. But tomorrow, it's back to the usual. It gets might old.

posted on Feb 25, 2011 6:15 AM ()

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Well this morning at 6AM, as I turned on the light outside and stepped onto the porch I looked around an marveled..."what is that white stuff?" SNOW!
comment by anacoana on Feb 27, 2011 10:19 AM ()
There is something to be said for daily routines, just when I get one going, things in the family change. So...oh well...
comment by anacoana on Feb 26, 2011 10:04 AM ()
That's back to the chaos theory! It's always something!
reply by solitaire on Feb 27, 2011 5:45 AM ()
Well, my jonquils are blooming like mad and it will be warm all next week.
Get netflix, it helps to watch instant movies on tv.
comment by elderjane on Feb 26, 2011 9:02 AM ()
I don't watch movies, although last night I got involved in an hour's worth of "It Happened One Night", a 1934 classic with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. It was fun, but the same ol', same ol'--boy meets girl, etc. "When Harry Met Sally" is a remake of the same theme.
reply by solitaire on Feb 27, 2011 5:44 AM ()
Another seven inches of snow overnight, with a howling wind, and now drifts abound. But the sun is out, and temperatures will climb into the 40s by Sunday. I'm awaiting early spring, the wonderful scents of the earth waking up. I'm dreaming of crocuses peeking up to say hello.
comment by marta on Feb 25, 2011 10:41 AM ()
Schools closed from the "storm", but roads cleared by noon. Another make-up day for students and teachers. "Back when", snow days didn't have to be made up. Now, it's 180 or else! Glad I'm retired. I've seen no sign whatsoever of Spring, except for some robins. Perhaps soon.
reply by solitaire on Feb 26, 2011 5:54 AM ()
right now we have our snow mixed with sleet and very heavy.
Guess about four inches all ready have fallen.
I also do not have indoor hobbies.
Mostly reading and here at mybloggers then if it is nice and has not been well like to take a walk,but has not happen for some time now.
With all the snow that we have,we are lucky to get rid of this by June
comment by fredo on Feb 25, 2011 9:08 AM ()
Sounds like we're "brothers" in this regard. I can't wait to get outside!
reply by solitaire on Feb 26, 2011 5:49 AM ()
It's time to look for something to add as an indoor hobby. How about taking an art class and you can work on projects at home. Also, if you are saying all of your drawers and closets are neat as a pin, I don't want to hear about it.
comment by tealstar on Feb 25, 2011 8:29 AM ()
Well, I'm no artist, I can tell you that! And while my drawers and closets aren't 100% neat and tidy, they are 90%--good enough for me. I'm not a neat freak--just orderly. I cleaned out my kitchen drawers the other day. Now they were a mess. I filled a shoe box of unused utensils.
reply by solitaire on Feb 26, 2011 5:48 AM ()
I guess you don't have indoor hobbies because they are too sedentary for you? That is all I can think of.
comment by dragonflyby on Feb 25, 2011 8:02 AM ()
I just never was interested in woodworking or model building or whatever real men do.
reply by solitaire on Feb 26, 2011 5:43 AM ()
Come on down--we have been in the 80s all week!
comment by greatmartin on Feb 25, 2011 7:31 AM ()
Oh, shutup!
reply by solitaire on Feb 26, 2011 5:42 AM ()
Looks like it might be a long one!
comment by jerms on Feb 25, 2011 6:23 AM ()
Not quite. Working odd jobs for my dad (he has plenty). Traveling EAST soon, BIL graduating from basic training in the Marine Corps. Visit with In-laws in WV. Preaching a campaign in Pennsylvania, etc. Looking for a house and not quite sure if we want to stay in Oklahoma. Confusing times.
reply by jerms on Feb 26, 2011 2:52 PM ()
It's been long enough already (if you're speaking of winter). Enough! Have you settled into a routine yet?
reply by solitaire on Feb 26, 2011 5:41 AM ()

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