Wednesday, January 19, 2022 cloudy, rainy, cold 42 degrees 4:00 p.m.
Another winter day with storm clouds hanging around. We have had a good downpour that lasted for maybe half an hour, then nothing. This storm is to come in waves and by tomorrow morning there might be snow. The rain took care of any snow that we had left including the snowman that the kids built across the street. I understand we will be back in the 20’s and 30’s for highs by the weekend. Yes, it is winter in East Tennessee. I prefer this to New York or Main ans they are really having winter with lots of snow and below freezing temperatures and sometimes no electricity. BURR! Do love my fur lined gloves and fur lined tennis shoes. (T.J. Max’s on sale last year.)
I have ham and beans in the crock pot. Yes, Milo got a bean and he played with it for quite a while before he sent it under the stove. I will get it out later, after he goes for his evening nap. Sierra isn’t interested in the beans, cooked, raw, or to play with. She has her mouse and is very happy with it. Maybe I should say mice as there are a dozen of them, They say Thank you, Mr. Jefferson. Last year’s Christmas present from Charlene’s dog.
I found another place that I think would be fun to visit when spring arrives. Actually two places. One is called Blackberry Farm and it has all sorts of things to do and see. You can visit for the day, or spend the weekend, have weddings, parties, or vacation for a week. It looks lovely and fun. It is located someplace in the Knoxville area. The other place is on the same order but has little huts that look like hobbit houses. There are activities there also and the “rooms” look fascinating. That is geared towards families as there are a lot of children’s activities as well as adult. Weddings and such are advertised. The child in me thinks both would be fun to visit. Come on Spring!
With all that said, there is gas pries, masks, restrictions, qualifications, and the prices of each place. But all those bridges can be crossed when the time comes. Right now staying home and off the black-iced roads seems to be the best idea. There are so many of the mountain roads closed because of snow and ice. However, knowing that northern Nevada has a ton of snow in the Sierras and the snow plows are out and people are shoveling their porches, driveways and sidewalks, then going off to work and school and here they close the schools because of the possibility of snow and ice on the roads. I have to agree that it is different climate and different roads. Here they don’t use snow tires or chains which I think is strange but those damage roads. I’m confused.???? All seem to work well for everyone and that is what is important.
About time to finish up dinner and get all done before the news comes on. Have a great rest of your Wednesday. Make it a safe, warm, adventurous, charming and fun day.
Blessings