Are You Afraid of Ice? Why?

Distortion of evidence is out of control in every direction.  Why would anyone who has watched the aggressiveness of ICE not be scared?  Sick.  I can't imagine how my friends who live in Minnesota are feeling.

More of the snow was gone this morning and it was in the high 30s....ending up at 48 with some sunshine before noon.

I made a huge pot of ham and cabbage soup after chores, then took it easy before going to bridge at 1.  Sidney was very interested in hanging with me.

Today my partner (Dave H.) and I came in first, and by the time we left at 4 it was still gorgeous outside.

Out for chores a little early....no need to lug hot water.

Obviously, the boys had done a little rolling and their blankets were dirty.

We had some soup and Limpa rye bread for dinner.

The boys are going to have a short Spa Day with Alice in the morning and then we are going out to lunch.  It's supposed to hit 55 degrees with rain.  

Night all.

PS

We are also having 2 twin beds delivered and Gary is going to have to saw the queen box spring (currently up there) apart so we can get the old bed downstairs to be dumped.  Should be pretty interesting.  At least the new ones will fit up the stairs, and in the end we will have a king sized bed.

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.