SUN'S OUT! SNOW'S OVER!

Hey, All!

Our "Winter Storm 2010" is over. The sun is out, but it's still cold. I took this picture early this morning. Where the sun is hitting the snow on the roof it is melting just enough to make some big icicles. Golfer got a path cleared to the mailbox and some cleared off the driveway and walk. He measured in the front yard and we have at least 6". Some areas got more. Because there was some sleet and freezing rain at some point, it's very icy out.

I mushed my way around to the back yard and filled the bird feeder and knocked a few icicles down off the gutters. I'm sure the birds will appreciate the food. The squirrels, too. Yesterday afternoon there was a squirrel out in the back yard jumping from one spot to another. The snow was way over his head and he'd land, then stick his head up and he'd have a pile of snow for a hat. Then he'd do it again. Cute! I didn't have the camera handy though.

Nothing else new here with us. We're now back inside for the day.

Stay safe!

UPDATE

It's still snowing and a little windy and very cold.

The morning paper never came. And I don't see any signs that the mail has come either.

Laundry and ironing are all done and put away.

Other than that, all is well here. Maybe it's nap time!

Stay safe!

SNOW DAY! (even if it is Saturday!)

Hey, all!

We are in the midst of a big snow storm here. Some of the TV folks are calling it a monumental event. I don't know if I would go that far, but we don't get this much snow very often around here. There are several inches already and we may get up to twelve inches according to the forecasts.

Golfer made it home last evening before the snow started, so we are all safe and sound. Nurse J called this morning and they are all in for the day and safe, too. And Bikini tweeted that she got home from her work trip and all is okay except for an explosion of laundry and toys and such that greeted her when she got home.

A large number of birds has been hanging out in our back yard. They have already emptied the feeder. I saw cardinals, wrens, a red-headed woodpecker and several other kinds. Pretty. And they are providing entertainment for the furry kids sitting in the windows looking out!

Cancellation notices started running yesterday afternoon while the sun was still out. It doesn't take much to shut things down here in the Tidewater area. Basically there are constant announcements to "stay home, don't go out unless it's an emergency".

Golfer and I are catching up on our recorded TV programs. I took a break from that and did the ironing. The last of the laundry is in the dryer. I have some other projects around here I'll be working on later.

I hope you are all doing well. Stay safe!

Hey, again!

After looking at a few pictures of Golfer's retirement ceremony and festivities, I have decided for security reasons, I should not post most of those pictures. You just never know who's lurking about out in cyberspace. And being military, we're very security conscious. I , unfortunately, do not have the skills needed to blur faces and name tags, nor can I find any instructions in the programs I use. Sorry.



As I said before, last weekend was a wonderful time and we so appreciated our family and friends who came and shared that time with us. Golfer was presented with many gifts and letters and such. But I will only post a picture of one for now. Bikini and Nurse J will know before seeing it which one it is! He is quite impressive. He is the symbol of the squadron. He has been given a place of honor in our "new" library! I don't know what he is made of, but he is heavy! (and he is anatomically correct)

In other news from here, our weather forecast for the weekend is ominous. It is supposed to get colder and tomorrow night start snowing. Anywhere up to 10-12 inches is predicted. That should effectively shut down the area if it happens. I have been to the store and stocked up on kitty food and fresh fruit. We're all set.



Stay safe! More later.

It's Been a Whirlwind!

Hey, all!

The last few days have been a blur of activity. The retirement ceremony was beautiful and impressive. It was wonderful to share this important time with our family and friends. We want to thank all of you who came and shared this time with us.

Our family had to leave to get back to their lives and routines, work and school. Our niece had to leave on Saturday morning. Bikini and family left on Sunday morning as did Golfer's brother and our sister-in-law.

Things have been busy since then with laundry, cleaning, errands, sorting through things. Golfer has been emptying his office and bringing things home every day. The piles are growing. We have some sorting and packing to do, but it's easier on Golfer to just bring it all home.

The furry kids are calmed down and back to their normal routines now. I'm back to work and getting to the "Y". I've started the Suppartz injections in my right knee since they seemed to help the left one. We'll see.

Our weather has turned cold again and they say we might have snow by the weekend. I am sooo ready for Spring! I will try to post some pictures soon. Stay safe!

Retirement Ceremony Day

Golfer's brother, L, and his wife, V, arrived yesterday. Their daughter, M, was to arrive late last night. Bikini, Brief, Boxer and Bloomer all arrived late afternoon yesterday. Nurse J, Cable Guy and BeyB came over and we had a house full of family for dinner last night. And friend stopped by for a visit, too. It's great to have everyone together.

It had been a long day and everyone went to bed fairly early. However, I woke up at 3:30 and have not been able to get back to sleep. Golfer woke at 4:00. I finally gave up trying and have been here in our office. He is up and is now feeding the furry kids. They are perhaps confused and a little nervous by all the activity and additional humans in the house yesterday. Little do they know it's going to happen all over again today! And tomorrow.

We'll all be heading out to the base about 9:00 a.m. There are some final instructions for us before the official ceremony starts at 10:00. The people Golfer works with had a luncheon for him on Wednesday and had many nice things to say. There will be more of that today I am sure. And amid the joy and celebration there will be a few tears. And don't you know, as I was pressing my new clothes to wear today, I discovered the darn clothes don't have any pockets for tissues!!

Golfer has spent over forty-two years with the Air Force. First as active duty and then as a civilian. I have always known he was a wonderful man and he was great at what he does. It's nice to hear so many others say the same things. Our life has not always been easy, but it has always been wonderful. Now we're on to a new "chapter". I love you Golfer!

We're getting an early start on a very busy day. The rest of you stay safe!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BLOOMER!

We hope you have a wonderful day!