Home Coming, Bonnie's home and she has a bug

Thursday

Nice and sunny at 8am when I got up.  Made my oatmeal and coffee and checked email.  Looks like a storm is coming.  Sure enough the clouds moved in and it is getting darker.  The deer must know something is coming they are in the yard eating grass and I caught one at the bird feeder.

Cleaning up the sunflower seeds the birds knock down.

 When it saw me in the door it took off but did not go far.  Turned around and waited for me to leave.

I think she is saying I really like those seeds 

Had my lunch and noticed it is starting to snow so I went out to bring in the mail, sure is windy and cold out.  I had gotten some things together that need mailed but decided to wait until tomorrow to go to the post office.  Looks like another lazy afternoon.  I did notice some tax information came in the mail guess I will take a look at that.

Well we got a blast of lake effect for about an hour and it dropped 3 inches of snow.  Glad it did not last all night.

Then I talked to Verizon about my house phone bill. I asked about a charge on the bill, they could not really explain it, said it was a long distance charge. I asked to what number, they could not tell me but assured be it was a legitimate call. I said I can save $15 a month switching to a cable phone. Just a minute she said. When she came back she said they are running a promotion and are lowing my rate $15 a month. Think I will call every month.


Friday

No new snow overnight so thats good.  Not much wash to do so I think I will wait.  I have kept up on the dishes so no worry there.  I did a little reading and then got dressed.  Put on my coat and went out and cleaned the snow off the deck, boy is it cold, in the teens.  While I was dressed I went down and cleaned the snow up around the garage and pavers, glad thats done.  Surprise UPS came early and brought me a set of earphones for the iPhone and iPod.  They block outside noise and I will use them when I cut grass to listen to podcasts.

Then I jumped in the truck and went up to court for a couple hours and to the post office on the way home.  I baked the last of the refrigerator cookies and they came out good.  About the time I got home the flight bringing the mission team landed in New York City.

Back in the USA

 I hope Bonnie is with them I have not heard anything from her.

Just got out of the shower and about ready to head into the airport.  Not snowing yet

The flights were all on time and we were home on time and the roads were clear.  We took care of a few blisters she had developed and then headed for a good nights sleep.


Saturday

Up at my regular time.  Bonnie slept in a little but her body clock is still set an our ahead of us.  She worked at unpacking and I got to see her new purchases.  Then I downloaded her photos and put them on a thumb drive.  She has a 1pm meeting to put a report together with the team to present in church tomorrow.

Treating the body and the soul

She made a few phone calls so I went out and shoveled snow around the garage, we got a fresh 2-3 inches overnight.

We headed over to Attica for Bonnies meeting which took about 3 hours.  Then a quick stop at Tops for milk and we beat feet for home as Elizabeth and Alexus were coming over.  I jumped on the tractor to push the snow out of the way at the end of the driveway to make it easier for her to get out.  Bonnie had the chills on the way home and never got over them.  So she watched a little TV and went to bed.  The girls went home and I cleaned up the crook pot and put the ham in the refrigerator.  Heated up some left overs and had that for supper.  A little TV and then off to bed.


Sunday

Bonnie is feeling a little better and we did go to church and she participated in the report the group gave during the service today.  Then it was home and we have just taken it easy all day.  So thats really about all there is to report on today.  I will post a few more of Bonnie's pictures.

XRAY room at the hospital

Local wildlife visit

Patient interview

Checking the BP the guy in red is the interpreter 

Some of the pretty flowers

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A welcome Warmup

Monday

It was right at 0 when I went to bed and had warmed up to 19 when I got up headed for a predicted 40 today and tomorrow.

After breakfast I started working on some paperwork for church.  Once it hit 34 I opened the garage doors to dry up the wet floor and warm it up in there.

Forgot it is a holiday.  So I went out and shoveled more snow off the deck so it will dry off with the warm up.  Then went down and moved the truck out of the garage to sweep it out.  Went out to check the mail, thats when it hit me it is a holiday.  I put the 10 gallons of extra gas I got the other day into the truck and CR-V.  Remember it was 70 cents off at Tops.  Of course the spout leaked onto my pants, so when I came into the house I did a load of wash.

Lunch time.  But first I wanted to try baking the cookies I picked up at Tops.  I am trying to learn to use the convection oven we just put in.  Then we can use the one in the motorhome more.

Refrigerator cookies

 The directions said 325 for 15 minutes.  I did the 325 for 12 minutes, it was a minute or two past what I would like.  Plus I like them a little flatter.  Help Caroline!  Can I flatten them a little be bore I bake them.

I need to work on my presentation, only 2 points a piece.

So I had a low point lunch so I could eat the fresh cookies.

Only 3 points

I did eat all 8 cookies but I wrote them down.  Should have saved a couple to have with ice cream latter.



Tuesday

Nice and warm out this morning again with about a quarter inch of rain in the gauge.  This is to go on all day and then Lake Effect Snow, the NWS has already posted up to 1 foot in the forecast.  Of course it all depends where it decides to hit.  I am on my second cup of coffee and already have collected the trash to go out today and cleaned the cat box and fed the cat.  I am also caught up on my blog reading so maybe I can watch a podcast.

Ran up to court for a couple hours and dropped the trash out at the road.  Still raining hard at times but still 46 out wow.  Still supposed to snow tonight.  Heading into Elizabeths for supper, skipping weight watchers.  Then on to the Town Meeting.

Great supper, I ate way to much.  The front came through high winds a gust at 63 mph in Attica, and the temperature dropped about 20 degrees so far.  Reports of trees and one building blown down.  The digital clocks are telling me the power was out while I was gone.  So far no snow.  I stopped in at the town meeting and took care of a little work at court.

Got home its almost 10, watched Ice Pilots and now the news then its off to bed after I read a little.  It will be interesting to see what surprises the weather brings us overnight.

Wednesday

The forecast foot of snow turned out to be just a trace overnight.  16 degrees this morning.  Then it snowed hard for about 30 minutes around 8:30 this morning not even a half inch.

Watched a couple podcasts iPad Today and MacBreak Weekly to keep in touch with whats happening in the Mac world.  Also tried baking a few more cookies in the Convection Oven took off a minute and they look good.

Then I got out our Dell NetBook running WindowsXP.  Looks like it will take a while to run the latest updates.

46 updates to download and install, another reason I like my Macs

It took hours but I think the updates are done.  I went out a shoveled the 1/2 inch of snow, I guess just to get some exercise.  Now to get a shower and head to a friends for supper.

Had a great supper of pork, carrots, potatoes, gravy and topped off with pumpkin pie.  Stayed and chatted until after 10 so am going to post this and hit the hay.  Its cold out again 11 degrees.

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The Bachelor Life begins

No worries its just for a week.


Thursday

Lots of rain all night the sound of the rain and wind woke me several times.  Over 1/2 inch in the gauge this morning.  Sure glad it was not snow.  Rained off and on all morning.

Now the NWS has issued a weather advisory for snow and wind starting tonight.  Figures I have to take Bonnie to the airport leaving here at 2:30am so she can head South.

This is what she wanted for her last meal.  Elizabeth and Alexus came for supper and to say good bye.
We finally had time to watch the Christmas Story, been recorded since Christmas.

Pizza from the Hotel in Varysburg

and Wings, not many left.

Bonnie has gone to bed and I guess I better head in also, guess I will read till I get sleepy.  Not snowing yet.

Friday

2am wow that sounds early.  We are both up and getting ready.  39 degrees out thats good.

2:30am Bright eyed and smiling has her coffee and is ready to go

Not snowing yet and still 39.  Left to pick up Mary and the luggage at church in Attica, it is snowing now.  Everyone was at church when we got there and we were on the road by 3am as planned.

It snowed heavy on the way in but it was off and on.  As we got close to the airport the wind picked up and the cars were all snow covered.  We unloaded the luggage and I got them to pose for a group photo.

Unloading the luggage notice the snow in the lights

They look very happy for 3:40am

The trip home was a slow one.  Lots of snow on Route 400 but the plows were out trying to keep up with the snow.  It was blowing and snowing pretty hard.  Saw a couple milk haulers also and one raccoon, not much other traffic.  I got home about 4:40am and there is less snow here than in closer to the airport.  Now do I lay down again or not.

I did go back to bed around 5:30am and got up at 8:30am the cat was meowing not understanding why I was still in bed.  We have about an inch of snow already and boy is the wind blowing.  I checked and Bonnie's flight got to JFK and the second flight is now in the air.  Now to get the wash done, I am a day behind as I did not do the towels yesterday.

They arrived safe and on-time

I read some blogs and then went out and clean the snow off the deck and refilled the bird feeder.  Had the left over pizza for lunch and guess I should go out and clean up the driveway and get the mail.

Well I spent a couple hours outside shoveling and blowing snow.  It was pretty much a losing battle.  Between it snowing and blowing lots of the snow came back.  There are only 4 or 5 inches so it is not that bad.  Its nice dry snow except the bottom is wet from the warm ground.  I used the truck to pack it down again so the blower will not scoop up so many stones.  Hopefully it will freeze tonight and I can us the blower in the morning.  I also had two phone calls inviting me for dinner but decided to stay in and off the roads.  I already have 3 days of dinner invites that I have accepted.

View out the driveway

Only about 4 or 5 inches outside the garage door

Lazy evening watch a movie and some TV.  Time to read a little and sleep.  Its still snowing so will have cleanup to do again in the morning I think there is at least 4 more inches.

Saturday

Well this morning it is still snowing but he wind has died down, I guess since yesterday afternoon another 6 or so inches.  The birds have been busy at the feeder and have eaten 1/4 of it already.  I read my blogs, had my coffee and watched God Rush.  Nothing left to do but go out and shovel snow so I can head up to court.

All the snow on the railing is from overnight

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It gook almost two hours but I got the driveway blown out and some around the garage, it was still snowing so I left some to do later.  I headed to the post office to remain a Christmas package that was returned and then I spent 3 hours up at court and then came back home.

Changed clothes and went out to clear the deck of about 8 inches of snow.  Was almost done when the little blower quit.  Ended up carrying it down to the garage to look at it.  But first I had to shovel the stairs.  I thought I ran out of gas and so filled the tank but that did not work.  Once in the garage I took out the spark plug and cleaned and reset the gap.  I checked the spark and it looked good.  I put it back in and hit the starter.  It started right up but in the dim light I saw the problem.  The spark plug wire was arcing over to the metal of the the blower body.  Not good.  I wrapped it in black tape and that will hold for a little while.  There is no fix but to replace the wire which is probably molded into the magneto assembly.

I put the tools away and carried it back up to the deck and gave it a test finishing up what I need to do.  While I was at it I cleaned the snow off the DISH antenna.  Time to go in and have a nice cup of hot chocolate and watch Air Alaska.

Watched a little TV then tuned in the football game to see how Denver was doing against New England, oh my, guess I will go read and get a good nights sleep.

Looks like another cold night

Sunday

I was up early and off to church.  The car thermometer said -3 on the way to Attica, another cold one.
I came home for a few minutes after church changed and headed over to my SIL's for dinner with my MIL and FIL and her neighbors.  Delicious dinner, port tenderloin, carrots, mac and cheese.  Then cake and cookies for dessert.  Oh and if you happened to be a vegetarian there was Salmon.

We played a new card game to me called Skip-Bo, I won the first game and lost the next two.  Then I headed off to pick up Alexus from church for our movie date.  She and her mother were setting up for an appreciation dinner at their church.

It looked real nice for the dinner and they helped with the decorating

So Alexus and I headed to Quaker Run to see the new movie Joyful Sound, it was a fun movie and I really enjoyed it.  It was after 7 when the movie was over, all the stores were closed so we headed to East Aurora for supper.
She wanted to eat at:

Hope this does not keep me up late

We each had a sandwich and donut, the sandwich was really good.  Well it was after 8 so we headed for home.  Elizabeth was home when we got there so I went in to  say good bye and see how the dinner went. Just as I got in I got a Facebook call from my GD out in Alabama so I got to chat with her, my other GD and my son.  So I had a great day and a great evening.

Finally home time to do some reading and catch up a little.

Time to post this and call it a night.  Supposed to be 40 tomorrow, wow what weather.

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Packed and Ready to Head South

Not me,  Bonnie

I had a reader ask where to get the My-Caps for the K-Cups so here is the link to their site.  I believe I bought mine off of Amazon.  Here is the link  http://www.my-kap.com/MYK/.
When leaving comments you can put just your name where it asks for the url or work your name into the comment so I know who the comment is from if you are asking a question.


Monday

Winter is so much easier to take when you wake up to bright sunshine!  Another day in the 40's.
It was a pretty laid back day.  I did get out the paint and roller and painted the ceiling over where the microwave was installed.  I also touched up above the sink where we changed curtain rods.  Bonnie got home early for her and we watched a pay per view since we had a certificate.  Mr Poppers, it was pretty good and we enjoyed it.

We fired up the grill and had a marinated turkey tenderloin they called it, with carrots and potatoes.  That was good too.

Then a little TV.  Pretty lazy day.  Going to read a little and then sleep.  Looks like Alabama will win the national championship without much of a problem.

Tuesday

Hate to say it but its dark and overcast today, miss the sun already.
Not too bad of a day.  I did have a session at court today.  All went well, and it was a light case load.

The arm of my chair one of her favorite spots to rest and reflect.

Got home just in time to get changed and head to WW and I lost again.  Then on to Elizabeths for supper.  I was even able to help Alexus with some math homework.  We had a good meal and a good time.

Once home we watched a little TV.  Now I am off to read a while before sleeping.  I am hoping this will be my second night without cold medicine.  But I think Elizabeth has the cold now.

3 nights before Bonnie heads to the Dominican.


Wednesday

Still dark when I woke up, rolled over great the sun is out, ok to get up now.

No real plans for today.

Phone call, now I have plans.  I am headed to Batavia this afternoon.  I need to go to BJ's to shop a little and then get fuel at Tops (Bonnie has credits for $.70 off a gallon)  I should take fuel cans too, then on to pick up the files and get a little instruction on being the Holiday Rambler Chapter 12 Secretary.  I always have a good time with Bob and Caroline so that will be fun.  Bob is our new President.  Caroline writes a blog also every week.  Here's Another Sunday  check it out.

I made it outside to take care of a few things.  I covered up the wood pile where the metal had blown off and started the tractor no problem and the Ranger it barely turned over but did start, guess I should put the charger on it for a while.

Looks good in the sun

All covered until the next big wind storm

So I am off for Batavia.

I had a great time chatting with Bob and Caroline and learning what my duties as secretary are.  I also was given the club records, lots of history there.  They kept very detailed and organized records.  I have big shoes to fill.

Caroline and the box of records plus the black briefcase in the back.

So once we finished with the records I tried to answer some of their questions on the iPad they bought for their daughter.  We had some coffee and some excellent cookies.  I am hoping they have more questions so I can visit again.

Rv'ing to me is all about relationships and we have great people in our club and I enjoy spending time with all of them.

Bonnie had a tough day at work so we are watching a little TV and she is decompressing.  And thats about it for this posting.

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A Welcome Warmup

Thursday

I had a good nights sleep without any medicine for my cold.  I am not 100% yet but in the 90s.
The alarm (which I seldom use anymore) went off at 6:30am.  Once I shaved and took my morning pills (part of getting old) I went out to eat breakfast and found that Bonnie was still sleeping.  Looks like I did not get her alarm set right.  My reason for getting up early was to take Alexus to Attica to the dentist.  Since Elizabeth just started her new job she could not take off, but she did bring Alexus here.  They were a bit late (seems Alexus had a nightmare and did not get much sleep).  So we called the office but ended up only being 2 minutes late.

Then it was off to her school, she only missed her first class and the dentist office even provided a note for her.

Dropped off at school with nice clean teeth

Then I headed into East Aurora and closed a checking account I have not used since October and they wanted to start charging me for it, so I closed it.  I had a nice chat with the manager and turns out she was a neighbor of one of my co-workers at Wyoming County when she grew up in Pike.  Finally I am headed for home.

Worked on my finances on the computer the rest of the morning until it was time for lunch.  Of course I had the towels in the washer and then the dryer.  The washer attacked me when I bent over to pick up a wash cloth.  Actually when I stood up my head ran into the soap drawer that was extended and the sharp edge cut my head.

No hair left to protect my head!

I also took time out to load coffee into K-Cups for Bonnie using my K-Caps to reuse them.

Reusing K-Cups

After lunch I worked on a project for a company I help from time to time to figure out some acreage.

Google Earth and Sketch

Not totally accurate but both programs are free.  If you pay for Google Earth you get better accuracy.
I also got a call from a friend with a computer question, after we discussed it he got home and answered his questions himself after all.  A fresh look at a problem often unlocks the answer.

Bonnie called and will be a little late but not bad.  She made it earlier than she thought, good news.
Supper time and then some TV after we look at the snail mail.

Friday

Relapse, yep had a rough night and took some different medicine, did not sleep well.  The first load is in the washer.  I plan to be up at the town building by 11 to help hook up the Verizon cellular phones that we are going to use in place of the cable VOIP phones we have been using.

Well bummer the Verizon setup is not going to work because we have multiple phones on the same number.  I did get a computer upgrade done and worked on setting my files up for the coming year.

It was a beautiful day nice and sunny and warm.

Over 48 degrees today, very nice for January in Buffalo

Since it was such I nice day I got the compressor out and checked the tires on the trek and tractor.

Added a little air to all the tires.

Once Bonnie got home we all headed to the Lodge for a fish fry and celebrated Elizabeth's first week on a new job.  Dinner was great and we had a good time.  Then on to home a little TV and a good nights sleep.

Saturday

Another fitful night, lots f coughing that keep me awake some.  Sunny warm in the 40's day again :).
Off to court for a while.  returned home 3 hours later.

Just in time to head for Jackson's birthday party.

Get all the paper off and then open the box!

Nick coming out of his visit to the new tent.

Jackson enjoying his cupcake and Woggy waiting to clean up the crumbs.

We had a good time at the party and the food was great as always, glad I saved lots of WW points.
We got back home around 8 watched a little TV and now its time to call it quits.

I also spent the evening researching Home smokers and how to smoke meats etc.  It anyone has experience let me know


Sunday

Another rough night.  Sure wish I could shake this cold which now is mostly a nighttime cough.  Last night took a shot of two different medicines.  The second being NyQuil at 2am.  So I have a NyQuil hangover this morning.

I made it to church and started to feel a little better.  While we were in church it snowed enough to cover the cars and grass, most of it melted during the afternoon.  We had lunch and then I was planning to go to the movies with Elizabeth and Alexus.  I got to feeling not so good so ended up staying home.  We watched a little TV and a movie between naps.  Feeling somewhat better now so will get this posted.  Bonnie leaves for the Dominican Republic next week, keep her and the rest of the Misson Team in you your prayers.

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1st Week

Monday

I slept better last night than I have lately I may just be on the mend.  Only about 2 inches of snow here and about 30 degrees.  The snow has stayed South of us so far they have 6 or more inches so far.
I did clean the deck off as it is easier to move a couple inches at a time.  Shortly after that the sun came out for a couple hours.  We watched some movies and Bonnie is sorting through old photos getting ready for here next project.

We heard from Elizabeth on her way home.  She had a great first day at work and seemed very happy.

Buffalo Chicken Wing dip for supper (Melanie's recipe) so good.  Then more TV and now off to bed.
All in all a pretty boring day, but so far good news very little snow.

Tuesday

Its a cold 12 degrees out this morning but the sun is trying to come out and it is snowing.  The good news is the Lake Effect Warning has been canceled.

I was about to jump in the shower when the guys called and said they would be right over to install the shelves and paint.  So in a few minutes they were here.  And here is the almost finished project.

Just waiting for the ceiling primer to dry

I say almost done because I still need to put the final coat of paint on the ceiling.  Nice job guys.  Contact me online if you need any work done.  Now I am headed up to court to catch up and to drop the trash out at the road.  Later today is WW.

Wow is it cold out.  The car thermometer said 3 degrees on the way home from court.

Brrrr!

At least the sun was out and the days are getting longer again.

Good week at WW Bonnie and I both lost 2.6 lbs.  Then on to Elizabeths for one of my favorite dinners Shake and Bake Pork Chops, potatoes and peas.

Hard to see but it says -4

-4 on the way home from Elizabeths tonight.  So cold the low tire pressure alarm went off in the car, I checked them all and they were just a lb or 2 low.  I topped them off so they should be good now for the winter.  Its a good night to curl up in bed with a good book and an extra blanket.  Think thats what I will do.

Wednesday

Well the sun came out today and warmer air moved in again temperature got up to almost 30 degrees.  Even so the snow did not melt much.  I had a long list for today and worked on the computer most of the morning.  Then had a quick lunch.

After lunch I shoveled off the deck all the way around the house and the stairs going down to the garage.  Then filled the bird feeder, those Gold Finch have been hitting it hard.  I notice a few deer tracks up to the feeder also.  I have also seen 3 squirrels at a time out there.  Then down to the garage and shoveled the paver area and then used the snow blower in front of the garage.  I have not used the tractor and blower yet so figured I better start it and use it to pack down some of the driveway.  That led to adjusting the garage door as it was not going up all the way with out stopping.  Finally done with the snow but still had to move the truck out and sweep the water out of the garage.

Once back in the house I sorted receipts and paperwork, preliminary work for doing the taxes.  Then around 4 I was done and sat back down.  When I was out I took a look at the propane tank, down to 20%, I checked the records and its been almost 2 months since they came.  A short time later the propane truck backed in and filled the tank, 202 gallons.  So we should be good till the end of February unless it gets extra cold.  Next in the driveway was the UPS truck with an Amazon delivery.  Some adapters so we can plug in the new phones next to the beds.

Bonnie came home, made a good supper and then I napped while she watched some of her shows.
Then we watch Hawaii Five-O and thats about it for tonight.  Sorry not much exciting happening and sometimes thats good.

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Officially Sick---New Microwave---New Year

Thursday

Well I think I am officially sick.  Sore throat, watery eyes, and feel blah!  I have some day quill  capsules so will try those.  Plus today is towel day so I have them in the washer.  No snow so far today but only 16 degrees out.

Well Bill emailed me late this morning and said he nothing to do tomorrow and wondered if we still wanted to take out the hood over the stove, mount the cabinet we took out of the laundry room, and put up the over the stove microwave.  I called Bonnie and she said sure.  Just one big hurtle to get over.  We have not bought the microwave yet.

I feel lousy and Bonnie is not doing well either but we sucked it up and went shopping for a microwave.  I had done some research on the internet so had some ideas.  We started at Lowes but they did not have the one she liked in stock.  Then we headed for Sears.  We saw a sign for Orville's a local Buffalo store and stopped in there.  Saw a Jenn Air we liked but not much on line about it.  So then over to Sears.  They have a lot on display but nothing in stock.  Back to Orville's and we bought the Jenn Air that was on sale plus we have $300 in rebates to send it.  It is a convection microwave, similar to what we have in the motor home so now we can practice at home.  So its sitting here in the house waiting to get installed tomorrow.

The new phones also got delivered while we were gone so as soon as I feel a little better I will get them programmed and set up.

I am beat time to take my medicine and get some rest.  Bill will be here at 8:30 in the AM.


Friday

Yes I am still sick some what worse than yesterday.

Got a call from Mom that Bonnie's brother Brian is in the hospital, he is in our prayers.

Bill and Jeff were due at 8:30am they were on the porch at 8:28am ;).

Here is what happened in two hours.

This hood never had a vent fan so basically did nothing

The new M/W awaiting installation

14 minutes after they arrived (no kidding the photos are date stamped)

Always smiling

The cabinet is hung with care.

Replacing the crown molding

All done and the mess cleaned up!  Just over 2 hours

Bill is building a little shelf to go to the right of the M/W and will be back to put it in and paint the areas we uncovered.

I took some medicine and feel somewhat better, and will work on the new phones this afternoon.

New cordless phones

 But maybe a nap first.  What a change in temperature it is up to 45 and yes I did get the wash done.

I did get a short nap in the recliner and then got the phones programmed.  We will have to use them a while to see what else we will change.  I still am not feeling very good so am heading for bed.

Saturday

As 2011 draws to a close it is a balmy 39 degrees and cloudy.  But the winds of change are headed our way.  NWS has issued high wind warning for tomorrow and also a Lake Effect snow watch with accumulations up to 16 inches.  Then by Tuesday the temp falls to a high of 13.  So remember this and we will see what actually happens.

I am still fighting off this cold at least that is what I am calling it.  We are taking it easy and trying to rest here at home.  We do plan to spend the evening with Elizabeth and Alexus at their house, with a few of her friends.  The new MicroWave is working well and Bonnie seems to like it.

We had a nice evening in at Elizabeth's and lots of food.  Heard there was an earthquake down by Youngstown, Ohio but we did not feel it.

One of the food tables

 The other table had Pizza and breadsticks.  Missing from the table are the wings and shrimp that came after the picture was taken.

Something on TV must have been interesting

Very foggy when we came home around 10 through the dense fog and now its almost the new year.  I will close and say Happy New Year.

2011 was a great year and this one promises to be even better.

I plan to see the new year start and be in bed by 12:05.

Sunday

I am still fighting off a cold.  Had to take a second dose of medicine during the night last night.  I woke up Bonnie for church but decided I should keep my cold to myself and went back to bed until 9:30.  Once I got up and took the day time medicine I made my oatmeal and coffee and read blogs and emails.  I even caught  the last part of the Chapel's service since it is streamed live on the internet.

It looks like weather wise it will be an interesting couple of days.  At 11 it was up to 49.1 degrees.

Pretty high for Jan 1st in Buffalo

Then soon after that the wind seemed to pickup so that I could here it and the wind chimes.  We are still under a high wind and a lake effect storm watch for tonight thru Tuesday, it could be interesting if we get all that they are predicting.

It rained off and on all day.  I sat in the recliner with my new lap blanket on all day and we watched movies and a little bit of the Buffalo Bills loss to New England.  Then about 4:30 Elizabeth, Alexus and a friend Amanda came out.  Bonnie was sewing hems in some curtains for her.  Plus Bonnie has had Pork and sauerkraut in the crockpot all day and boy has it been smelling good.  I am ready to eat.

Guess we will eat soon and watch a little TV as we wait for the snow to start and its still 39 degrees at 6PM.

Have a great year 2012 should be a great year.

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