Well hello there this Sunday! What a Sunday it is! SNOW, COLD are the words of the day for many of us. It is very snowy here, I have not been out yet today, but I need to soon. Got to clear areas for food and to clear snow from away from the water bowls for the animals. Poor babies. There are so many outdoor cats around here. They all show here for food and water - guess no one else has 'liquid' water available. I feel for the squirrels and birdies as well.
Looking out the windows there are spots where it looks like an inch of snow and places there appears to be well over a foot. I'd day right now we have a good 7.5"-8"+, more coming. It is 10*F at the moment.
I pray you and your families are all safe and well, and that you have heat.
It looks like it will be super cold all week long - nothing higher than teens - but there will be some sun by tomorrow.
48 years ago today we had the big blizzard of '78. Nature sure likes to give reminders - huh?
- Sunday was the family gathering. Had a wonderful time. Lots of leftovers to use this week. Sure glad we didn't plan it for today!
- Put away all the lovely items I received and got all paper and bags back downstairs for next year
- Froze 2 servings of stew leftover from Sunday
- Drinking tea left all week
- I did put more bedding in the greenhouse and doghouse for the kitties - but they have found their own shelter - below ground! They are all using what has to be old groundhog/opossum dens, Under my deck, the neighbor's deck, and the shed across the alley, have all had groundhogs over the years. The cats are using those from what it appears (I mean it keeps wildlife safe all winter). You can tell as they all look 'dusty'.
- I started shopping from the downstairs freezer
- I did run to the store midweek for cat food stock-up. I am good for well over a month now. I did also buy milk and bananas for me. That is it.
- NO PANIC shopping for me
- Using up fresh veggies from Sunday to make salads this week
- I did walk the alley midweek to p/u trash. During weekly trash p/u it was windy
- My garage is not hooked to the generator - and all the heated water holes are attached to the garage. I did get out a heavy duty extension cord to attach to house (just in case).
- I worked on the computer all day Friday trying to figure out the 'reply' problem I was having. I got it done FINALLY. It was frustrating, and I can understand why maybe some just give up and quit posting. Things keep getting added to computers through updates, that aren't wanted or requested - you really have to stay on top of it.
- Made a small ham piece in the air fryer and cooked a small pot of chili
- Started reorganizing the deep overstock pantry and cleaning everything. My hands will touch every item! What a job.
- I did received another gift this week via the mail. I mentioned something off the cuff on Sunday and Tuesday it was here! A multi size jar lid vacuum sealer!! (does reg. and wide mouth)
Meals this week:
Buffet - stew, pulled pork, meat/cheese trays, fresh veggies and all the cracker and breads, desserts
Stew and some desserts
Pork, rice, beans burritos
Pulled pork sliders and salad
Cheeseburger and fresh veggies
Chili and ham sandwich
Chili nachos
Snacked on nuts, toast and jelly, ham slices, meat & cheese, sweets
I sure do hope you are all ok. Life can throw us some surprises and make us each understand just how blessed our normal life really is. Prayers for all in the path of these storms - stay safe and warm.
Blessings to you and yours from me and my humble little home.
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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
John 14:27
Dear Lord, I ask today that You keep us all safe and protected from the weather and please protect Your creatures of nature, and all the souls that are homeless. Help us each to do our part to help those in need.
Please place Your healing hands upon those who are in need. We thank You for the many blessings that we receive daily. AMEN
The days of winter are numbered & in the words of Waylon Jennings - storms never last. It's been cold, cold here the last few days with temps -35C, -40C. Bright sunshine offsets the cold temps & I can feel the heat of the sun shining through the windows. A cousin spent 3 nights with me this past week. There was lots of good food, visiting, walks, card games. We delivered food to an old couple & to another cousin who has had a stroke. There were some great phone visits with distant relatives. The visit was bookended by an optometrist appt & a haircut. In the kitchen: bacon wrapped meatloaf w/ garlic mashed potatoes & roasted broccoli; turkey rice soup; shrimp scampi. Stay warm.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, I'm glad to hear you are fine, I knew you would be. We are just cold here 25* and fog. Just trying to stay warm here.
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