Saturday, January 3, 2009
It's snowing!
There were a few snow flakes falling when I ran next door and purchased the bird feeder; more were falling when I took the dirty litter out.... There is now a white blanket on the backyard, and the birds and squirrels are continuing a feeding frenzy. Lovey and Banichi are in bed, and I plan to join them soon.
A dream ride...
Dunbrody, a dapple grey Gypsy Vanner stallion, being shown in a costume class. Notice this rider's plow-rein style of riding - the turn could be made without pulling his head around...
I need a new Bird feeder!
What a difference a day makes! Yesterday we had a high of 63 - a nice, bright day with a slight breeze; this morning, the temperature has continued a downward slide that started at midnight - the sky is grey and the mountain tops are shrouded in mist; it certainly looks like snow. And that's what we're expecting this afternoon.
I've been out and walked my usual 5 miles; then I stopped at the store on the way home and purchased bird feed and nuts for the squirrels; cat food, canned and dry, and kitty treats; a bagel and a pound of ground turkey for me. I was brought up short at the dry cat food display - I could buy one 3 pound bag for $5.79, or 3 one pound bags for $4.50. I purchased 3 one pounders. The high winds blew one of my bird feeders down, and I recovered it in 5 pieces... I need to visit PetCo at 9, so I can get a replacement.
The kits have been stuck to me like glue since I returned home yesterday evening. Lovey won't let me out of her sight, and Banichi has to be touching me at all times - he's currently laying across my right arm on the desktop. I've finished reading all my new books; guess I'll go to the library on Monday to renew my supply.
After grabbing a new bird feeder and cleaning out the litter boxes this morning, I have only one other plan for the day. I want to see the Colts beat the Chargers. Besides running out to pick up the Sunday paper tomorrow, my plans consist of sitting at home, reading, and loving the kits. Period. Full stop. Enjoy the first weekend of 2009!
I've been out and walked my usual 5 miles; then I stopped at the store on the way home and purchased bird feed and nuts for the squirrels; cat food, canned and dry, and kitty treats; a bagel and a pound of ground turkey for me. I was brought up short at the dry cat food display - I could buy one 3 pound bag for $5.79, or 3 one pound bags for $4.50. I purchased 3 one pounders. The high winds blew one of my bird feeders down, and I recovered it in 5 pieces... I need to visit PetCo at 9, so I can get a replacement.
The kits have been stuck to me like glue since I returned home yesterday evening. Lovey won't let me out of her sight, and Banichi has to be touching me at all times - he's currently laying across my right arm on the desktop. I've finished reading all my new books; guess I'll go to the library on Monday to renew my supply.
After grabbing a new bird feeder and cleaning out the litter boxes this morning, I have only one other plan for the day. I want to see the Colts beat the Chargers. Besides running out to pick up the Sunday paper tomorrow, my plans consist of sitting at home, reading, and loving the kits. Period. Full stop. Enjoy the first weekend of 2009!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New 2009!
A new year arrived while I was busy reading a new Sneaky Pie Brown mystery to the Irish kids... they seem to especially enjoy the part that Tee Tucker, the Corgi, plays in helping to solve the mysteries, as well as her put-downs of the two cats with whom she lives (the cats being Mrs. Murphy and Pewter). I have also recently finished my third Wilbur Smith novel, this one being the first that was published, back in 1964 (I was 8 then); the Leonardo mystery; and the history of the Sforza family in Milan. We'll start The Hobbit as soon as I'm finished with Santa Clawed.
Rosie and Remy were excellent on their morning walk; we walked up to Lucky's and back, in a loop. Sunrise wasn't that spectacular today - there were banks of clouds to the east, and clear skies to the west; now it's mostly cloudy and the wind is picking up again. We took another short walk through the neighborhood after the Rose Parade; and then I hied myself back to the kits. They are really clinging today - that means they'll be really happy when I sleep at home with them tomorrow night.
The weather folks are forecasting 57 degrees tomorrow; then 38 Saturday with snow flurries, and a high of 32 on Sunday. I guess we can't always have nice weekends.... and I need to visit the library to update my new stash of books to read - I currently have one new one left - Even Cat Sitters Get the Blues - and I should be done with that before the weekend's over, so I need to replenish my store. I'll probably grab 3 or 4 Wilbur Smith books, as well as all the new releases that grab my fancy, and maybe a few more old favorites to savor again...
To one and all, Happy New Year!!
Rosie and Remy were excellent on their morning walk; we walked up to Lucky's and back, in a loop. Sunrise wasn't that spectacular today - there were banks of clouds to the east, and clear skies to the west; now it's mostly cloudy and the wind is picking up again. We took another short walk through the neighborhood after the Rose Parade; and then I hied myself back to the kits. They are really clinging today - that means they'll be really happy when I sleep at home with them tomorrow night.
The weather folks are forecasting 57 degrees tomorrow; then 38 Saturday with snow flurries, and a high of 32 on Sunday. I guess we can't always have nice weekends.... and I need to visit the library to update my new stash of books to read - I currently have one new one left - Even Cat Sitters Get the Blues - and I should be done with that before the weekend's over, so I need to replenish my store. I'll probably grab 3 or 4 Wilbur Smith books, as well as all the new releases that grab my fancy, and maybe a few more old favorites to savor again...
To one and all, Happy New Year!!
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