Minnesota

Another day from hell brought to you by the current administration.  Anyone who thinks the recent happenings are ok should not come back to read my Journal.  I've had it and it is very upsetting.  We have become a ruthless, unfeeling, aggressive, sick country.  It's time for people who still have humility and ethics to stand up.

This morning it started to warm up but we still had black ice on the driveway.

50% of the snow had melted.

Gary made his usual trek to Brockport.  I did a couple loads of laundry and then went to the bank and Wegmans for a couple of things,  Fortunately I had the opportunity to enjoy a quiet afternoon and caught up with a couple of friends on the phone.  Chores at 5.

The temperature went up to the high 30s and more snow disappeared.

So dreary out there.

Got the boys tucked in....so much warmer in the barn for a change.

Very happy to get back by the fire.

We are fooded out, so I made French toast for dinner.

Had some good news today from Wheatherbeeta (the horse blanket company). Remember the beautiful blankets I got for Rebel and Buddy?  Within 3 weeks the top clip on the front of Buddy's broke.

See it?

I sent these pictures to them and they are going to replace the blanket.  (I can keep the old one too).  No squabbling....a quick response and I'm so grateful!

Night all.

The Rain Has Arrived

Not too bad this morning.  The water trough wasn't even frozen.  Before going out to the barn I had done two loads of laundry after taking a shower at 6am.

Gary had an early appointment and then went out to lunch.

The other Gary and Darryl came over at 1:30 to play some music.  Next week we should have the full group.  Can you see Sidney?  Whenever we play, he tunes in.

I tried to do a couple recordings with my phone, but it was placed too close to me and everything sounded goofy.  Never played this one.  Don't laugh too hard.

It poured all afternoon and the snow started going away.  Fortunately (after they got wet) Rebel and Buddy landed under the shed roof and I put them in early.

I don't think I have recovered from all of the company yet.  We had a great time, but I was on so much for different things I did not get in enough nap time.   Daniela made it to Nashville for her game and Illinois lost by 1 point to Montana.  Ariana and Kurt got back to LV in the middle of the night.  They sure packed in a lot in just a few days.

I did manage to make a good, simple dinner.  Pork medallions, baked potatoes and a delicious salad. salad.

Crash time.

Night all.

 

So Long Highmark...

I woke up at 3:30am as Daniela was being picked up by Jenny at 4:00am.  She had a flight out of Rochester to Nashville.  Obviously, I am pretty tired as I did not fall back to sleep.

Chores as usual.  Not quite so cold.

Gary went to Brockport for coffee and when he got home Little Wonder and I went down to the bank.

Ariana and Kurt were getting organized for their trip home and had to take back the rental car they used to take everyone to the game yesterday.  They also stopped at Jenny's and went out to lunch before coming home.

I worked on a nap, and was not very successful.

I had a 3pm appointment with the massage therapist and boy did I need it.  Right after I left, Kurt and Ariana took off for the airport for their flight back to LV.

Home in time for evening chores.

I did not make a real dinner....just some leftover chicken and gravy on toast.  We did a couple loads of laundry and changed some sheets.  Now it is very quiet around here.  Daniela made it to Nashville and Ariana and Kurt are still in the air.

Here are a few shots that were taken at the Bills game.  They sure had a great time.

Talk about ironic....see that guy in the bibs?  When our crew finally found a parking spot....who got out of a car at the same time....Ariana and Daniela's cousin, who lives in Buffalo.  Over 80,000 people and they were right next to each other having no clue either was going to the game.

Word has it that this was a very emotional end of the evening with many tears, as this was the last game in this stadium....moving to a new one across the street next fall.  I don't think there is a team with more loyal followers than Buffalo.

Night all.