Change of Plans

14 this morning, 3" of snow on the ground and light flurries.

So yep, didn't go anywhere yesterday! Stayed right here and watched it snow. 

Larry's poutin' house. He used logs from a neighbor's old chicken house, along with some he cut, to build this about 15 years ago. His idea was to use it as a camp and a hunting shack, but in reality he rarely used it, and never finished it. Still, it is pretty to look at. 

The event was canceled, and I had already decided I was not going to go, based on the weather report. That reading will be rescheduled,  probably for March.

This week was to be full of appointments, etc, but we have canceled all but one, as Old Man Winter has decided to wake up at last. This week we won't get out of the low 20s, and more snow is expected Thursday and Friday.

One of the best things about being retired is not having to go out if we choose not to. After 30 years of having to get out to work or school and driving 100 miles or more every workday, I have no desire to be out driving in bad weather. 

I am sure my Canadian friends are laughing! Three inches would never keep them home, I bet. And in the past it would not have phased me either. But today, I can stay in my warm house, look out at the snow, and enjoy its beauty without having to drive in it. 

This is perfect weather for some things, though. Like working on paperwork, reading, listing on ebay, cleaning, cooking, and such. Yesterday I made meatloaf with venison and elk meat, and this morning Larry is making a cake (fingers crossed!) because he just wants to. He has already been out to clear the walks and feed the critters. Later he will be out in the workroom, repairing a couple pieces of furniture. It will be another quiet and busy day here.

I have just finished dusting the house, and now the dogs and I are enjoying the fire, and I have my second cup of coffee, and a piece of Larry's cake yellow cake, chocolate frosting on top and strawberry jam in the center). 

The snow has stopped and I believe the skies will soon clear. I will get outside soon to take a little walkabout, I think, and scoop some fresh snow for snow ice cream. What a hard life this is!

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