We can't tell if it snowing or if all the snow swirling about is being blown off the trees and house. It is cold and the forecast is ice and snow. We are on the edge of that big storm that is being reported. John and I were discussing at dinner tonight our survival skills if we are without electricity.
Flashlights? Check
Candles? Check
Blankets? Check
Water? Check
Food that can be cooked without our electric stove? Hmmmmm
Crackers and cheese and wine? Check
Wish us and everyone else in the path of this storm good luck.
The petite little ceramic box above was a surprise gift from my LA friend, Judi Delgado. She is the most thoughtful person. It is tiny, maybe just the right size for a ring. Love it! Thank you so much, Judi.
I have spent the last week in doctor's offices and labs. I had a really bad reaction to some medication. It was one of those side effects they talk about on TV ads that doesn't happen to everyone. I was down and out and pretty miserable. In fact, my whining about how long it was taking me to get over the flu was part of this side effect (not the whining...the getting over). The medication was shutting down my kidney function. Very scary.
I leave you with this photo of some of my old ledgers. Why don't they make books like this anymore?
I loved all your comments on the tv shows. We watched Pawn Stars and Chumlee which was recommended by several of you. All of these shows are so interesting, aren't they? I am amazed at the prices both high and low.
Stay well and safe Ginny. Do you have enough chocolate?
Just rain for us 'southerners' we think. If so, I'll be out tomorrow for fun stuff...just in case.
Posted by: Maureen | Tuesday, 01 February 2011 at 07:53 PM
Glad you are safe - and getting better as well. Sorry there was no ring in that box :-)
Posted by: Judi | Tuesday, 01 February 2011 at 08:08 PM
Hey, Ginny, I hope you're on the mend! How scary! Take care and get some good rest!
My office in Fort Wayne is close today due to this great weather, with tickets being issued to drivers who should have stayed home.
Wine and cheese sounds good, along with the Masterpiece Classic I recorded Sunday evening. "Downton Abbey" has been wonderful. During your life in Europe, you probably traveled a lot to England too. This program is so true to their way of life!
So, hopefully you can rest and enjoy a few of these pleasures. Take care!
Cecile
Posted by: Cecile | Wednesday, 02 February 2011 at 09:11 AM
We've had a bout 15-18 inches of snow here, and everything is pretty much closed. However, thanks to the"joy" of technology, I still have to work remotely via laptop. Hope you weather the storm and are back in the pink as soon as possible. My mom always said if you don't have your health, you don't have anything and I don't think most of us realize how true that is until we're faced with a scare like you've had. Get well soon.
Posted by: Stamperino | Wednesday, 02 February 2011 at 09:17 AM