A winters day.

I woke this morning at 6:45 AM and the temp was 44 degrees outside and 61 degrees inside and it was raining with a north wind. I hiked the thermostat up 5 clicks. You see, I cannot see the thermostat as it is too high to see the button that says "up". I know where it is and I know it is set on 65. It takes one click to wake it up and then one click for each degree. I then put on a sweatshirt to keep the cold at bay. At this time I made the decision to not go anywhere today. No walks, no shopping nothing, nada all day long. I have stuck by my conviction and it has been easy.

We had chili for lunch and panchos for supper and watched two movies. One was Silver Linings Playbook and Tracks on Netflix.
Butch is now at the pool hall.
I looked at the temps a few minutes ago and it is still 44 degrees outside and now 69 degrees inside.

And now you know how my day is shaking out.

Happy New Year!

We celebrated in the pool hall where there was an official New Years eve party complete with food, fun and friends. Traditionally Butch and I have walked at midnight to note the explosion of fireworks that takes place in deep south Texas and the celebration did indeed happen despite the cold, damp and dreary weather. Yes, folks we are experiencing weather much like the last two winters, however it is too soon to say if it will hang on and irritate us beyond reason. For the record, we are on day three with promises of more to come. That is the bad part. The good part is that we can still do all the activities we normally do with more preparation. We did get our two walks in yesterday but we wore coats. Today and tomorrow we may have to add umbrellas. The wind is out of the north. For our friends up north think of those days in September when the weather has been very summer like when out of the blue a cold front comes through dropping temps from the 70's to the 50's in a matter of minutes and then add drizzly skies to the mix. It can feel very unpleasant and that is what we have here and now.
We experienced too much of this kind of weather the past two winters. Last year I wished for a craft project to help keep me warm (Swedish weaving) and all my supplies were in Jefferson. This year I have started a project. 
Computer class commences in an hour so breakfast awaits....till next time!

A walking adventure

Butch, Peggy and I are the regular walkers. We walk every day, once in mid to late morning and again at 4:00 PM. This works out for me as once I get back home, I can then prepare supper and we can eat so Butch can make it to the pool hall by 6:00. Every day? Yes, every day.

I have continued to cook about 90% more than I ever have. I am liking it and my internal system is very grateful. That is one of the reasons so many recipes have popped up on the blog. But I digress.

Recently when we were walking on Willow street a puppy came flying at us from a block away. I am not at all sure I have ever seen a dog run as fast as that little Yorkie did. If it had been a bigger dog it would have scared the crap out of me. The Yorkie had escaped its human parents as they were in hot pursuit. Believe me, they had not a chance of catching that little bullet of a dog. It was headed for some petting and attention as fast as it could go.

Walking with Butch and Peggy is a stop and go proposition as they stop and pet every visible animal on the entire 1.2 mile walk. They make lots of feline and canine friends along the way. I like dogs but from afar as their sniffing and licking habits annoy me. Make of that what you will. It is what it is and I know not being a dog lover irritates the crap out of some folk. I could say,"Sorry" but I'd be lying.

I purchased a GoPro this morning. After I learn the ropes I may post some videos. Those of you with slow Internet connections will then be irritated with me. On the bike trail near Jefferson is my favorite stretch on a bike. It is beside Roger Conant's place going north. It is downhill to the river and it is beautiful! Every time I ride it I wish I could share the exhilaration and the beauty of it. So with a GoPro maybe I can just a little bit.

Sunshine

I loved the way the sunshine was highlighting the palm tree. This was taken from my favorite sitting spot in the motorhome.
It seems the next 4 days will be devoid of sunlight accompanied by periods of light rain and drizzle. Life is always changing...