Snow

Well, I've tried to figure our how to load pictures from my desk top computer to this site and have been unsuccessful. I found the cable for downloading from the camera to the computer and downloaded the pictures but they went into limbo and refuse to be found while on this site. It is just snow and ice. If you really want to see that there are plenty of pictures on the web.

We got 4 inches of fluffy snow, then 1/2 inch of sleet and rain that turned to ice, then about 8 to 10 inches of more snow on top of that. Kind of a winter sandwich. I spent a good bit of time yesterday cleaning off the car and part of the driveway. I think that covers my exercise for the rest of the week. Sometimes I had to shovel off the top layer of snow and then break up the layer of ice before I could get down to the pavement.

I was surprised I was able to get the car doors open, had to break the ice off the handles first.

Cabin fever is setting in. There were four different phone calls to see if I needed anything yesterday. I think that means I am officially elderly. I really appreciate the kind thoughts of family and friends.

Things sound different when everything is covered with snow. The dogs let me sleep a bit late because they didn't hear the usual road sounds in the morning. They made up for it the rest of the day by barking at any sound they heard, muffled tire treads, shovels scrapping on ice, etc. The snow balls up in their feet and they can't walk very well if they stay out too long. I thought I might have to carry them in so they could melt but they managed to limp inside for a doggie treat.

Still haven't gotten out to take my poor laptop to the computer doctor. That will be at the top of my list when mobility becomes a better option. I am afraid it is history but will see if anything can be done.

Stay warm.