Thursday
Up early again today and caught up on some online reading and some podcasts. No new snow over night. I shoveled off the back deck and plan to do around the garage later after lunch.
I have a dinner tonight with my Depew High School Classmates. After over 40 years we still enjoy each others company and usually have a good turnout for dinner which we try to do at least 4 times a year. I need to swing by the bank on the way and deposit a check so will leave before dark.
I cleaned the driveway before I left for dinner and still made it on time. We met at the Fireside Inn in Lancaster. Had a real good turnout and a fun time catching on everyones news. I had the Grilled Salmon salad really good. It snowed the whole time I was in there and the roads were covered and a bit slippery on the way home. But I am home safe.
The update for Bonnie s trip was posted so here is a link to that. A little reading and then bed for me as it is almost tomorrow.
Link to the trip
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Dark Icy Wednesday
Wednesday
I woke up at my normal 7:00am time today to the meows of the cat outside the door wondering why she did not hear me up. Well it was still dark out. This time of the year it should be a bit light out, when it is not that usually means one of two things. One it is snowing hard or Two it is just very overcast. The good news is that it was door number 2, just overcast. As hard as it was snowing when I came home last night it must have quit soon after because at most there is a half inch of snow. Life is good.
I do not have anything on my schedule today until 5:00pm, then it is over to some friends house for dinner. Venison meatloaf is on the menu. For the last three years Nell has invited me over for dinner while Bonnie is on the mission trip and I look forward to it. Friends and family take good care of me, I even had to turn down some invitations as my calendar was full, maybe Bonnie will have to go for two weeks, just kidding, I miss her and am beyond ready for her to be back.
I noticed this morning that the sunflower seeds were about gone. So I filled that up and discovered that there was a fine mist in the air that was turning to ice on the deck and now has coated all the trees. Have not seen the deer today yet but the birds and the squirrels are back. I am getting a little reading done today and even a little TV. I also did some bookwork and ordered some coffee online.
The venison meatloaf was great and the potatoes and green bean casserole were too. We had a good time talking and catching up on news. Before I knew it it was way after 10 and I did not get home untile around 11. It was snowing pretty good earlier but was clear on the way home. There was just enough moon light to see lots of deer out feeding in the fields. I had one deer meander across the road in front of me on the way over there but I got slowed down and she made it across the road. It has cooled down again about 17 right now at 11:30PM.
No update from the mission trip so will check in the morning for one.
Still no update so I will go ahead and post this, I will update if there is an update later.
Here are a couple pictures of other visitors to the bird feeder.
I woke up at my normal 7:00am time today to the meows of the cat outside the door wondering why she did not hear me up. Well it was still dark out. This time of the year it should be a bit light out, when it is not that usually means one of two things. One it is snowing hard or Two it is just very overcast. The good news is that it was door number 2, just overcast. As hard as it was snowing when I came home last night it must have quit soon after because at most there is a half inch of snow. Life is good.
I do not have anything on my schedule today until 5:00pm, then it is over to some friends house for dinner. Venison meatloaf is on the menu. For the last three years Nell has invited me over for dinner while Bonnie is on the mission trip and I look forward to it. Friends and family take good care of me, I even had to turn down some invitations as my calendar was full, maybe Bonnie will have to go for two weeks, just kidding, I miss her and am beyond ready for her to be back.
I noticed this morning that the sunflower seeds were about gone. So I filled that up and discovered that there was a fine mist in the air that was turning to ice on the deck and now has coated all the trees. Have not seen the deer today yet but the birds and the squirrels are back. I am getting a little reading done today and even a little TV. I also did some bookwork and ordered some coffee online.
The venison meatloaf was great and the potatoes and green bean casserole were too. We had a good time talking and catching up on news. Before I knew it it was way after 10 and I did not get home untile around 11. It was snowing pretty good earlier but was clear on the way home. There was just enough moon light to see lots of deer out feeding in the fields. I had one deer meander across the road in front of me on the way over there but I got slowed down and she made it across the road. It has cooled down again about 17 right now at 11:30PM.
No update from the mission trip so will check in the morning for one.
Still no update so I will go ahead and post this, I will update if there is an update later.
Here are a couple pictures of other visitors to the bird feeder.
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| The birds sometime fill every port |
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| The squirrels have been coming for a few weeks now |
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| Breaking a seed open |
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| Digging for another |
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
What a difference a day makes
Tuesday
Minus 10 yesterday and already 36 at 9:00am today, and best of all the sun is out. Today is a busy day for me so its off to the rain locker and then into the Dr. for my annual physical. More later.
My physical went fine looks like I am even coming off of one medication. We have been attending Weight Watchers since November and its been working. I feel better and some have even said I look better. Best of all is its good for me. We hope to be able to do a lot of traveling once Bonnie retires and I want to be able to enjoy hiking and walking to see as many of our National Parks as possible. So after the weekly WW meeting I had a quick supper with Elizabeth and Alexus. What was a steady rain in East Aurora turned into a heavy snow fall by the time I got to Sheldon for the town meeting. There must have been over an inch of snow by the time I left there. But the roads were in pretty good shape and since the house is not at the top of the hill there was only about a quarter inch of snow at the house. Still snowing as it is bed time, I can't wait to see what there is by the time I get up in the morning. Did not get much reading done today hopefully tomorrow. No update yet from the Mission Trip.
This update came in late last night so I will go ahead and post it here in the blog
Chapel Medical Trip 1/18/2011
Today was a real challenge. We left early for El Seybo (pronounced sabo) prison. This prison is located in a military base but houses only civilians. It was built to accommodate 400 prisoners but today the count was about 1440 and we saw several new additions to the population enter the gate. The guards are all military personnel with some inmates who have shown good behavior assisting the regular guards. A few of us were given a tour of the facilities and were speechless at the conditions we saw. Hundreds of prisoners were just inside the gate pushing and hoping to be one who would be let out to be attended to either medically or by dental. Just inside the hall we entered a common yard where we saw inmates milling about or sitting under canvas canopies. Garbage was strewn all over the yard. Prisoners are given one “meal” a day and if they want more they have to either buy it at small shops inside or send out for an order from a local restaurant. This of course is IF they have money to do that. Cells are about 6 x5 feet and may have two or three inmates sharing them with one sleeping on cot and others on floors that have all kinds of disease bearing objects or critters. Bathrooms are a common hole in the ground in a corner of a cell block which is shared by several dozen inmates. This writer has never seen such deplorable human conditions but was told they are very similar to conditions in neighboring Haiti. The Chaplain who is initiating the ministry here had gotten permission from the warden to bring in TV cameras from stations in Santo Domingo to show what was happening at the prison today. The warden needs prayer because for this gesture he can lose his job or worse. But he wants government help to clean it up.
The reason we went to this facility is because a godly chaplain asked us to come. Prior to our arrival there had been a day of prayer where hundreds of Christians had walked the perimeter praying and asking God to work. Yesterday some area churches went in and painted the entry way and one room which we used for our medical and evangelism stations. The best room inside the prison was the church which is being started. Inmates were busy painting it today and we got to see it. Over 200 men will also use this room to sleep on the cement benches but the primary purpose for the room is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ. It was extremely crowded but God had a lot of work to accomplish. The first two inmates we encountered asked to receive Christ as Savior and that was just the beginning of a great harvest of souls. About 200 inmates were treated in one way or another.
After this very difficult day, the team returned to SCORE with thankful hearts for what they saw God accomplish today. To Him be the glory.
Tonight SCORE missionary Pastor Abby led us in devotions with a very challenging message about obeying God. God spoke to many of our hearts.
Read more…
Minus 10 yesterday and already 36 at 9:00am today, and best of all the sun is out. Today is a busy day for me so its off to the rain locker and then into the Dr. for my annual physical. More later.
My physical went fine looks like I am even coming off of one medication. We have been attending Weight Watchers since November and its been working. I feel better and some have even said I look better. Best of all is its good for me. We hope to be able to do a lot of traveling once Bonnie retires and I want to be able to enjoy hiking and walking to see as many of our National Parks as possible. So after the weekly WW meeting I had a quick supper with Elizabeth and Alexus. What was a steady rain in East Aurora turned into a heavy snow fall by the time I got to Sheldon for the town meeting. There must have been over an inch of snow by the time I left there. But the roads were in pretty good shape and since the house is not at the top of the hill there was only about a quarter inch of snow at the house. Still snowing as it is bed time, I can't wait to see what there is by the time I get up in the morning. Did not get much reading done today hopefully tomorrow. No update yet from the Mission Trip.
This update came in late last night so I will go ahead and post it here in the blog
Chapel Medical Trip 1/18/2011
Today was a real challenge. We left early for El Seybo (pronounced sabo) prison. This prison is located in a military base but houses only civilians. It was built to accommodate 400 prisoners but today the count was about 1440 and we saw several new additions to the population enter the gate. The guards are all military personnel with some inmates who have shown good behavior assisting the regular guards. A few of us were given a tour of the facilities and were speechless at the conditions we saw. Hundreds of prisoners were just inside the gate pushing and hoping to be one who would be let out to be attended to either medically or by dental. Just inside the hall we entered a common yard where we saw inmates milling about or sitting under canvas canopies. Garbage was strewn all over the yard. Prisoners are given one “meal” a day and if they want more they have to either buy it at small shops inside or send out for an order from a local restaurant. This of course is IF they have money to do that. Cells are about 6 x5 feet and may have two or three inmates sharing them with one sleeping on cot and others on floors that have all kinds of disease bearing objects or critters. Bathrooms are a common hole in the ground in a corner of a cell block which is shared by several dozen inmates. This writer has never seen such deplorable human conditions but was told they are very similar to conditions in neighboring Haiti. The Chaplain who is initiating the ministry here had gotten permission from the warden to bring in TV cameras from stations in Santo Domingo to show what was happening at the prison today. The warden needs prayer because for this gesture he can lose his job or worse. But he wants government help to clean it up.
The reason we went to this facility is because a godly chaplain asked us to come. Prior to our arrival there had been a day of prayer where hundreds of Christians had walked the perimeter praying and asking God to work. Yesterday some area churches went in and painted the entry way and one room which we used for our medical and evangelism stations. The best room inside the prison was the church which is being started. Inmates were busy painting it today and we got to see it. Over 200 men will also use this room to sleep on the cement benches but the primary purpose for the room is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ. It was extremely crowded but God had a lot of work to accomplish. The first two inmates we encountered asked to receive Christ as Savior and that was just the beginning of a great harvest of souls. About 200 inmates were treated in one way or another.
After this very difficult day, the team returned to SCORE with thankful hearts for what they saw God accomplish today. To Him be the glory.
Tonight SCORE missionary Pastor Abby led us in devotions with a very challenging message about obeying God. God spoke to many of our hearts.
Read more…
Monday, January 17, 2011
Wow -10 This Morning
Monday
I was sitting here reading and glanced out the door to see a couple deer in the sunshine on the side of the hill in the woods. That reminded me how cold it was this morning. According to the Attica HS weather bug station it was -10. While here at the house I saw 1 above. Either way its cold, especially considering Bonnie and team are in 80 some degree weather. Anyway I am thankful for a warm house and often wonder how the animals like the deer stay warm in this weather. It has been a great morning the new Keurig coffee maker is working fine, I have a good book to read, and even watched a little TV. It is almost time for lunch and then I will clear off the back deck and make a run down the hill to the Post Office to mail a few bills and buy some more "Forever Stamps" I just read that all the stamps will be this type from now on. I also saw that the forecast is for above freezing temperatures tomorrow, but just for one day. I just checked and only about 62 days until Spring starts.
Well I will bet a bunch of you realized unlike me that today is a Federal Holiday and the post office is closed. It hit me when I got out to the mail box and it was empty. On the bright side, the deck is clear of snow and the pavers and around the garage are like wise. Time for a little more reading!
Went out to eat with a friend tonight. We went into East Aurora, we had a great time of fellowship and catching up since we do not work together at the county anymore. I had a great Buffalo Chicken Salad and he had a nice fish dish with a great tasting butter sauce. Here is a link to Pasqualies
He has a new Kindle and I have the iPad and we chatted about them and what we have been reading, among many other subjects.
When I got home there was an update from the Team in the DR so here is the link to that.
And the deer are back so here is a close up of one I could not even scare away from the bird feeder.
I keep posting when I get an update.
I was sitting here reading and glanced out the door to see a couple deer in the sunshine on the side of the hill in the woods. That reminded me how cold it was this morning. According to the Attica HS weather bug station it was -10. While here at the house I saw 1 above. Either way its cold, especially considering Bonnie and team are in 80 some degree weather. Anyway I am thankful for a warm house and often wonder how the animals like the deer stay warm in this weather. It has been a great morning the new Keurig coffee maker is working fine, I have a good book to read, and even watched a little TV. It is almost time for lunch and then I will clear off the back deck and make a run down the hill to the Post Office to mail a few bills and buy some more "Forever Stamps" I just read that all the stamps will be this type from now on. I also saw that the forecast is for above freezing temperatures tomorrow, but just for one day. I just checked and only about 62 days until Spring starts.
Well I will bet a bunch of you realized unlike me that today is a Federal Holiday and the post office is closed. It hit me when I got out to the mail box and it was empty. On the bright side, the deck is clear of snow and the pavers and around the garage are like wise. Time for a little more reading!
Went out to eat with a friend tonight. We went into East Aurora, we had a great time of fellowship and catching up since we do not work together at the county anymore. I had a great Buffalo Chicken Salad and he had a nice fish dish with a great tasting butter sauce. Here is a link to Pasqualies
He has a new Kindle and I have the iPad and we chatted about them and what we have been reading, among many other subjects.
When I got home there was an update from the Team in the DR so here is the link to that.
And the deer are back so here is a close up of one I could not even scare away from the bird feeder.
I keep posting when I get an update.
The Bachelor Life with an update from the DR trip
Friday (continued)
So after getting up to see Bonnie off at 3am I went back to sleep for a few hours.
I was up pretty early not exactly sure when I got up. No new snow so thats a good sign. I caught up on the mail, did the dishes and watched a podcast. Pretty exciting so far.
I checked Bonnie's flights on line and they should have arrived in Santa Domingo almost on time.
The weather is much better down there. Santa Domingo
After a lunch of Beef on Weck I headed up to court to catch up on the paperwork and also helped the Town Clerk set up her new HP Printer, the old one squeaked whenever it printed so everyone will enjoy this new one that also Scans, Faxes and Prints and does it all very quietly.
Then a quiet evening at home. Elizabeth had invited me in but she is coming out Saturday so decided to stay home and do a load of wash. So Bonnie's uniforms are done. I read a while but did not finish "The Shack" maybe tomorrow. Turned in early (before midnight).
Saturday
No new snow again. But that was short lived it was snowing by 9am and the NWS has posted a winter weather advisory Winter Weather
Had a leisurely breakfast then started the wash, last load is in and the dish washer is about to finish. Caught up on the news and now hope to read a little in the book.
Elizabeth and Alexus came out and brought supper, so good. Alexus had a couple school projects to do on the computer so I helped with that. Elizabeth says there is a lot of snow in the driveway but I only see about 2 inches. I was hoping that the mission group would post an update but nothing yet. Still no update from the DR Team. The girls left around 8 and I went out and blew out the driveway so they would not have a problem getting out. There was probably about 4 inches in the driveway. I can clean the rest up tomorrow after seeing what we get tonight.
Sunday
Hoping to see an update from the DR Team today. Talked to Marcie at church today and she got a call from Joe yesterday confirming that all is going well. Went into Elizabeths today and ended up at Target and picked up a new Keurig Coffee brewer that uses K-Cups. We had a pod coffee brewer from Bunn a while back that gave us nothing but problems so will give this one a try.
After supper with the girls I came home and watched a little TV, downloaded George Orwell's book 1984 which I have not read since high school so will finish this and then start it tonight. Its after 11 so I will not be reading much.
Hey finally a post from the DR Team here is the link, sounds like they are keeping busy.
So after getting up to see Bonnie off at 3am I went back to sleep for a few hours.
I was up pretty early not exactly sure when I got up. No new snow so thats a good sign. I caught up on the mail, did the dishes and watched a podcast. Pretty exciting so far.
I checked Bonnie's flights on line and they should have arrived in Santa Domingo almost on time.
The weather is much better down there. Santa Domingo
After a lunch of Beef on Weck I headed up to court to catch up on the paperwork and also helped the Town Clerk set up her new HP Printer, the old one squeaked whenever it printed so everyone will enjoy this new one that also Scans, Faxes and Prints and does it all very quietly.
Then a quiet evening at home. Elizabeth had invited me in but she is coming out Saturday so decided to stay home and do a load of wash. So Bonnie's uniforms are done. I read a while but did not finish "The Shack" maybe tomorrow. Turned in early (before midnight).
Saturday
No new snow again. But that was short lived it was snowing by 9am and the NWS has posted a winter weather advisory Winter Weather
Had a leisurely breakfast then started the wash, last load is in and the dish washer is about to finish. Caught up on the news and now hope to read a little in the book.
Elizabeth and Alexus came out and brought supper, so good. Alexus had a couple school projects to do on the computer so I helped with that. Elizabeth says there is a lot of snow in the driveway but I only see about 2 inches. I was hoping that the mission group would post an update but nothing yet. Still no update from the DR Team. The girls left around 8 and I went out and blew out the driveway so they would not have a problem getting out. There was probably about 4 inches in the driveway. I can clean the rest up tomorrow after seeing what we get tonight.
Sunday
Hoping to see an update from the DR Team today. Talked to Marcie at church today and she got a call from Joe yesterday confirming that all is going well. Went into Elizabeths today and ended up at Target and picked up a new Keurig Coffee brewer that uses K-Cups. We had a pod coffee brewer from Bunn a while back that gave us nothing but problems so will give this one a try.
After supper with the girls I came home and watched a little TV, downloaded George Orwell's book 1984 which I have not read since high school so will finish this and then start it tonight. Its after 11 so I will not be reading much.
Hey finally a post from the DR Team here is the link, sounds like they are keeping busy.
Chapel Medical- 1/15-16 I will go ahead and post this so you all can see what they are up to.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Interesting week
Friday
The highlight of the day was my first visit to "The Lodge" at the Hidden Valley Animal Adventure Park.
It is a beautiful setting. We had a WNY Fish Fry, very good and very large. Out side the windows you could see some of the Elk in their pen.
Saturday
Pretty much a typical Saturday, up to court for a few hours, still working on closing out the year and getting set up for this year. Looking forward to Elizabeth and Alexus coming for a visit and supper.
The girls came and after supper we played some games on the Wii. They were able to spend the night so it was nice to have them here.
Sunday
6:05pm, Just got back from a quick run to East Aurora. Seems while I was napping Bonnie promised Alexus I would bring in here turtle project that she left here this morning and needs for school. Plus they left a bunch of other stuff. So we loaded up a bag and I took it in. I shoveled a couple minutes when I got home and came in to find Bonnie already for bed. So looks like a quiet evening. Hopefully I will finish my book. Just had a nice surprise, Gracie my granddaughter called me via facetime. She uses her iPod Touch and when she calls I get to see her and talk to her on my MacBook. They were expecting snow in Alabama and the schools were already closed for Monday. It was not snowing yet so I will have to wait for a report.
The girls came and after supper we played some games on the Wii. They were able to spend the night so it was nice to have them here.
Sunday
6:05pm, Just got back from a quick run to East Aurora. Seems while I was napping Bonnie promised Alexus I would bring in here turtle project that she left here this morning and needs for school. Plus they left a bunch of other stuff. So we loaded up a bag and I took it in. I shoveled a couple minutes when I got home and came in to find Bonnie already for bed. So looks like a quiet evening. Hopefully I will finish my book. Just had a nice surprise, Gracie my granddaughter called me via facetime. She uses her iPod Touch and when she calls I get to see her and talk to her on my MacBook. They were expecting snow in Alabama and the schools were already closed for Monday. It was not snowing yet so I will have to wait for a report.
Finished the Teeth of the Tiger and started The Shack.
Monday
Today is off to a good start, no new snow overnight and the sun is out. I was able to do lots of email and blog reading in the morning. With the sun out I headed out to push all the snow off around the garage so the sun could melt it. Then I grabbed the bow saw and headed out the driveway. When we had some of the heavy wet snow in December a good sized branch broke on a tree and landed near the edge of the driveway. So I was able to cut that up and drag it off into the woods. While I was out the mailman brought our mail to the house since we received a package from Alabama. I waited till Bonnie got home and she opened it and we got some very nice pictures of my son's family out in Alabama. So we can enjoy them. I worked on organizing for the taxes and sent off a payment to the state for estimated taxes.
Bonnie thinks she is coming down with a cold, just in time for her trip. We watched a little TV and she headed for bed early. I read some more and then headed for bed.
Tuesday
No snow again overnight, but wait they have issued a snow advisory for tonight. So I read a little in the morning and before I knew it, it was noon. I had to go up to court for one of our six Assistant DA days that we have each year to handle misdemeanor cases. That went well and I was home by 3. The lassagna was in the oven and heating. We had to stop in at weight watchers (good news another 2 pounds total of 36) and then get this go to a pot luck dinner. Well it all worked out and the couple hosting the pot luck run a bed and breakfast in East Aurora in a large beautiful house built in 1890. They have had it for 6 years. It was being used by raccoons and other vermin when they took it over and returned it to splendor. He is retired Navy so we hit it off well.
The house is a full 3 floors with a ball room on the 3rd floor.
Well the snow came and by the time we got home we had a good 5 inches with more on the way. I read awhile and set the alarm to get up and clean the driveway before Bonnie left for work. Also have to remember nothing to eat in the morning as I have to have blood work done for an upcoming Dr visit.
Wednesday
So I had planned for today to be an easy relaxing day. So much for that. I changed my plans last night knowing I would have to get up to clear the driveway this morning so that was fine. I was up at 6:45an and dressed and outside by 7:00 I had the driveway done and was back in the house by 7:45am. It still needs some work but the main part is done. I got changed and left for the lab for my blood work and got inline behind a slow driver that went almost as far as I was going. But I was only 3 minutes late, this lab lets you make appointments. The waiting room was empty so I was in and out of there in 5 minutes. I then went up the street to Charlie's Diner for a hearty breakfast, I treat myself on lab work days. Charlie's has lots of regulars and it was easy to tell I was sitting at some ladies table when they came in. Must of taken them 5 minutes to find another suitable table. Left there and headed home, still snowing.
Its snowing faster that the plows can keep up so the roads are slippery. Made it home just before 10. Sat down read one email and the phone rang. It was from the Sheriff's office asking me to do an arraignment. So put my coat and shoes back on and headed for court. All went well and then a lady came in to pay off her fine, so I took that and gave her a receipt. That meant I needed to go down to the bank and deposit it as per the states rules. So off I did to do that and figured I would get gas while down that way also. Then on the way home a lady and car were in the ditch so I called that in to dispatch as she had hit some signs and would need help to get out, she was unhurt. Then finally home, hope now to relax a couple hours and then go out and move some more snow.
So I did get some reading done and actually a bit of a nap. Bonnie came home and I saw that we had at least another 4 inches of snow. I cleaned off the back deck and we had split pea soup for supper. Then over to Attica to take and pack some supplies for Bonnie's mission trip. She and 4 others from our church are joining a larger group from another church for a Medical Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic. They leave Friday morning.
Thursday
So since Tuesday evening when the snow started we have gotten about 12 inches, nice light fluffy snow at it is cold. It was down to 10 this morning when I got up. And yes it is still snowing, its light but still coming down. This stuff settles down and compacts after a couple days. Plan of the Day (The POD as we called it in the Navy) is to read and catch up on some podcasts, (listening to Living the RV Dream as I write this). http://www.livingthervdream.com/
I cleaned out the driveway late this afternoon and of course it snowed a little again. Bonnie came home and finished packing for her trip. I took her suitcases down and put them inside the garage door. She is getting picked up around 3AM. I had a meeting in Warsaw and got home after she went to bed so set my alarm to get up and see her off in the wee hours of the morning.
Friday
So I got up early to say goodby and Bonnie's ride was already here so we said a quick goodbye and off she went to the Dominican Republic. I just checked and the first flight was early into Atlanta so in a few hours they should all be there. So far its sunny today here and it should be nice and warm for her down there. I will get this posted, still hoping for something besides snow to take pictures of.
Saddle up and Follow Your Dreams
Bob
Monday
Today is off to a good start, no new snow overnight and the sun is out. I was able to do lots of email and blog reading in the morning. With the sun out I headed out to push all the snow off around the garage so the sun could melt it. Then I grabbed the bow saw and headed out the driveway. When we had some of the heavy wet snow in December a good sized branch broke on a tree and landed near the edge of the driveway. So I was able to cut that up and drag it off into the woods. While I was out the mailman brought our mail to the house since we received a package from Alabama. I waited till Bonnie got home and she opened it and we got some very nice pictures of my son's family out in Alabama. So we can enjoy them. I worked on organizing for the taxes and sent off a payment to the state for estimated taxes.
Bonnie thinks she is coming down with a cold, just in time for her trip. We watched a little TV and she headed for bed early. I read some more and then headed for bed.
Tuesday
No snow again overnight, but wait they have issued a snow advisory for tonight. So I read a little in the morning and before I knew it, it was noon. I had to go up to court for one of our six Assistant DA days that we have each year to handle misdemeanor cases. That went well and I was home by 3. The lassagna was in the oven and heating. We had to stop in at weight watchers (good news another 2 pounds total of 36) and then get this go to a pot luck dinner. Well it all worked out and the couple hosting the pot luck run a bed and breakfast in East Aurora in a large beautiful house built in 1890. They have had it for 6 years. It was being used by raccoons and other vermin when they took it over and returned it to splendor. He is retired Navy so we hit it off well.
The house is a full 3 floors with a ball room on the 3rd floor.
Well the snow came and by the time we got home we had a good 5 inches with more on the way. I read awhile and set the alarm to get up and clean the driveway before Bonnie left for work. Also have to remember nothing to eat in the morning as I have to have blood work done for an upcoming Dr visit.
Wednesday
So I had planned for today to be an easy relaxing day. So much for that. I changed my plans last night knowing I would have to get up to clear the driveway this morning so that was fine. I was up at 6:45an and dressed and outside by 7:00 I had the driveway done and was back in the house by 7:45am. It still needs some work but the main part is done. I got changed and left for the lab for my blood work and got inline behind a slow driver that went almost as far as I was going. But I was only 3 minutes late, this lab lets you make appointments. The waiting room was empty so I was in and out of there in 5 minutes. I then went up the street to Charlie's Diner for a hearty breakfast, I treat myself on lab work days. Charlie's has lots of regulars and it was easy to tell I was sitting at some ladies table when they came in. Must of taken them 5 minutes to find another suitable table. Left there and headed home, still snowing.
Its snowing faster that the plows can keep up so the roads are slippery. Made it home just before 10. Sat down read one email and the phone rang. It was from the Sheriff's office asking me to do an arraignment. So put my coat and shoes back on and headed for court. All went well and then a lady came in to pay off her fine, so I took that and gave her a receipt. That meant I needed to go down to the bank and deposit it as per the states rules. So off I did to do that and figured I would get gas while down that way also. Then on the way home a lady and car were in the ditch so I called that in to dispatch as she had hit some signs and would need help to get out, she was unhurt. Then finally home, hope now to relax a couple hours and then go out and move some more snow.
So I did get some reading done and actually a bit of a nap. Bonnie came home and I saw that we had at least another 4 inches of snow. I cleaned off the back deck and we had split pea soup for supper. Then over to Attica to take and pack some supplies for Bonnie's mission trip. She and 4 others from our church are joining a larger group from another church for a Medical Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic. They leave Friday morning.
Thursday
So since Tuesday evening when the snow started we have gotten about 12 inches, nice light fluffy snow at it is cold. It was down to 10 this morning when I got up. And yes it is still snowing, its light but still coming down. This stuff settles down and compacts after a couple days. Plan of the Day (The POD as we called it in the Navy) is to read and catch up on some podcasts, (listening to Living the RV Dream as I write this). http://www.livingthervdream.com/
I cleaned out the driveway late this afternoon and of course it snowed a little again. Bonnie came home and finished packing for her trip. I took her suitcases down and put them inside the garage door. She is getting picked up around 3AM. I had a meeting in Warsaw and got home after she went to bed so set my alarm to get up and see her off in the wee hours of the morning.
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| Bonnie last year with Dr Joe and NJ |
Friday
So I got up early to say goodby and Bonnie's ride was already here so we said a quick goodbye and off she went to the Dominican Republic. I just checked and the first flight was early into Atlanta so in a few hours they should all be there. So far its sunny today here and it should be nice and warm for her down there. I will get this posted, still hoping for something besides snow to take pictures of.
Saddle up and Follow Your Dreams
Bob
Friday, January 7, 2011
WINTER RETURNS
Saturday night it was still 46 out late into the evening. This morning it was down to 26 and just starting to snow. We drove over to Attica to church and it continued to snow, Lake Effect machine has been turned on again. Seems we are on the southern edge of it so it is not snowing hard as of 1:30.
Tuned in the Bills game on TV in time to see an interception returned for a Jets touchdown. Mercifully the season is over.
Monday
What a nice surprise this morning. Last night when I went to bet it had been snowing most of the day and continued. We were under a Lake Effect snow warning for 4-7 inches of snow until 10am on Monday. This morning there are only about 3 inches, it is not snowing, and shortly after I got up the trees started forming shadows, yes that means the sun is out. Beautiful new snow and sunshine! Had a call from my dentist and I have an appointment tomorrow at 8am to replace the filling that fell out last week.
The snow stopped without much more accumulation. I did go out and clear off the rear deck again and shoveled off the garage apron. I even walked out to the road and picked up the mail. Did lots of reading today after I sorted out the receipts and other information to prepare to do the income taxes. I even downloaded turbo tax so as soon as all the official W2's and 1099's come I will get that done.
Tuesday
Just a trace of snow overnight. Up early at 6am and at the dentist by 8am. Got the filling replaced and after a cup of coffee with Dr. Joe I had my 6 month cleaning, all set now until July. Then up to court for a couple hours. Closing out last year and getting set up for this year. We have to keep lots of records.
Just as we headed into East Aurora the snow machine turned on. It is around 30 and the snow made the roads very slick. No problems and we had a nice supper at Elizabeth's. Best of all the snow stopped.
Wednesday
No new snow overnight. I had to go to the bank so I cleared the deck and around the garage. Before I could change to leave it was snowing. The lake was down to 35 so perhaps it will freeze soon and that should stop the lake effect.
Well it did not snow much just a dusting so that was good. Otherwise a pretty bland day. I did a bunch of reading and email. Started to look a little more at the taxes just before Bonnie got home so we are catching up on the news now.
The days seem to pass way to quick. I need to get started and put some details to this summers planned travels. Indiana in May and Tennessee in July.
Thursday
With the melting of the snow, over the weekend the deer have not been coming to the bird feeder. That is until this afternoon. The ground is covered again and it had started to snow again when I saw the deer headed for the feeder again. I pretty much took it easy today and did a lot of reading my book, email and blogs. Hard to believe it is already Thursday night.
Friday
So far a bright sunny day, so nice. Yes its cold and we got 3 inches of snow overnight but it is sunny. The light seems to me to make all the difference in the world. It really lifts my spirits and makes me want to get outside. Maybe even take some pictures. I had to take a couple to post.
Its been a pretty uneventful week so I will get this posted.
Let me know if you like the once a week post or if I should post more often. So for now.
Saddle up and Follow Your Dreams
Tuned in the Bills game on TV in time to see an interception returned for a Jets touchdown. Mercifully the season is over.
Monday
What a nice surprise this morning. Last night when I went to bet it had been snowing most of the day and continued. We were under a Lake Effect snow warning for 4-7 inches of snow until 10am on Monday. This morning there are only about 3 inches, it is not snowing, and shortly after I got up the trees started forming shadows, yes that means the sun is out. Beautiful new snow and sunshine! Had a call from my dentist and I have an appointment tomorrow at 8am to replace the filling that fell out last week.
The snow stopped without much more accumulation. I did go out and clear off the rear deck again and shoveled off the garage apron. I even walked out to the road and picked up the mail. Did lots of reading today after I sorted out the receipts and other information to prepare to do the income taxes. I even downloaded turbo tax so as soon as all the official W2's and 1099's come I will get that done.
Tuesday
Just a trace of snow overnight. Up early at 6am and at the dentist by 8am. Got the filling replaced and after a cup of coffee with Dr. Joe I had my 6 month cleaning, all set now until July. Then up to court for a couple hours. Closing out last year and getting set up for this year. We have to keep lots of records.
Just as we headed into East Aurora the snow machine turned on. It is around 30 and the snow made the roads very slick. No problems and we had a nice supper at Elizabeth's. Best of all the snow stopped.
Wednesday
No new snow overnight. I had to go to the bank so I cleared the deck and around the garage. Before I could change to leave it was snowing. The lake was down to 35 so perhaps it will freeze soon and that should stop the lake effect.
Well it did not snow much just a dusting so that was good. Otherwise a pretty bland day. I did a bunch of reading and email. Started to look a little more at the taxes just before Bonnie got home so we are catching up on the news now.
The days seem to pass way to quick. I need to get started and put some details to this summers planned travels. Indiana in May and Tennessee in July.
Thursday
With the melting of the snow, over the weekend the deer have not been coming to the bird feeder. That is until this afternoon. The ground is covered again and it had started to snow again when I saw the deer headed for the feeder again. I pretty much took it easy today and did a lot of reading my book, email and blogs. Hard to believe it is already Thursday night.
Friday
So far a bright sunny day, so nice. Yes its cold and we got 3 inches of snow overnight but it is sunny. The light seems to me to make all the difference in the world. It really lifts my spirits and makes me want to get outside. Maybe even take some pictures. I had to take a couple to post.
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| Looking to the back woods where the deer hide |
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| Looking out towards the road |
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| Bonnies trail as she left for work today. |
Its been a pretty uneventful week so I will get this posted.
Let me know if you like the once a week post or if I should post more often. So for now.
Saddle up and Follow Your Dreams
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