Sandy's Daily Updates

Tuesday, January 16. 2024 Mostly Sunny Very Cold Still 24 Degrees 5:16 p.m.

Day two of the winter freeze. It is cold but pretty. It amazes me that the birds don’t seem to mind the cold as they have been out all day, eating and flying around. Our bird feeders are close to being empty but there is so much snow and ice that neither of us dare to go out to fill them. Maybe tomorrow. I know they aren’t hurting for food as they all look fat and healthy.

Tina is hoping to go to work tomorrow. They are calling for colder temperatures tomorrow so maybe if she goes in a bit later. It is nice to know that she isn’t on the roads, nor is her office personnel as they were all told to stay home today I believe. Tomorrow is their choice as so many of them live on hills, or in valleys that require going up a hill. Back road aren’t treated as the main highways and turnpikes are so getting from one’s house to a main highway can be impossible due to deep snow and ice. We have a rather steep driveway so we shall see how that goes.

Dallas and Sarge, the Walters dogs, are enjoying this weather tremendously. The have romped and played, caught snowflakes and sat in a drift, looking so pretty. They are happy. Lacy, and Murphy, nor so much. Finley seemed to enjoy it but not as much as the big two. I know that Max, was not happy at all with having to make a trip out to do his duty. He is a toy poodle and is an elderly gentle-pup. I also know that Rocko didn’t care much for it, but Zion thought it was great. I am sure that Roxie and Buttercup weren’t very happy with all the white, cold, wet stuff covering their yard. All those are tiny dogs, preferring laps to cold wet grass or ground.

Jimmy called today and said that it was 70 in Yuma today. A bit chilly for those people. He said that it has been cooler and windy there. He expects it to see much warmer temperatures come February.

We came up with between 8 and ten inches of snow. Everything is covered and or buried with the white sparkling stuff. It is so pretty and picturesque. I think of the movie, “White Christmas” staring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney. What a great movie and what beautiful settings and scenery.

Now, I am looking forward to Saturday and the new floors being installed. I will unload toe two closet floors in there on Friday so that there will be nothing in their way. Then, next week we can start moving back in to those two rooms. I need the craft room so I can complete a couple of projects that are gifts for birthdays. Time is ticking. They were going to be Christmas gifts but that didn’t work out very well.

Quote of the day: “Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace. That soul that knows it not, knows no release from little things.” Amelia Earhart , 1897 -1937, American Aviator, Writer.

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a productive, exhilarating, adventurous, warm and safe.

Blessings

Monday, January 15, 2024 Snowing Cold Beautiful Cloudy 28 Degrees 5:40 p.m.

We have about 8 inches of snow. It is so pretty. And it is still snowing. There is very little traffic on the turnpike, and next to none on the street in front of the house. No one is out and about, except the birds. I am amazed that they are out, but I guess they need to visit the bird feeders. I will have to fill them tomorrow.

Tomorrow we are supposed to start the freezing temperatures, down to 9 and then getting up to maybe 20 degrees. No one is going anyplace tomorrow. All schools are closed, a lot of businesses are closed and police are only answering emergency calls and auto crashes. So much snow and so interesting.

The weekend was quiet. WE got the laundry done, picked up necessary things at the grocery store, mailed things at the post office and came home. The cat needed cat food so that meant the grocery store. She does like to eat.

Tina and most of her office didn’t go to work today and won’t tomorrow. The few girls that did go in left a couple hours after getting there and went home. To dangerous on the roads then and now several are closed.

Quote of the day: “I am not afraid. I was born to do this.” Joan of Arc 1412 – 1431. French Patriot and Martyr. ” No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; He’ll never let you be pushed past your limit. He’ll always be there to help you come through it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 My Calendar

Have a great rest of your Monday. Make it a warm, pleasant, cheerful, productive and fun day.

Blessings

Friday, January 12, 2024 Raining Chilly No Wind Yet 44 Degrees 4:18 p.m.

A beautiful winter day. The weather lady is predicting snow possible arriving on Monday. We shall see. We are chilly and very wet at the moment, but here the wind hasn’t started. I guess it will arrive later this evening or tomorrow. tomorrow should be sunny, cold and windy.

The weekend is here. With weather that is not to pretty I believe we will be staying home. We promised that we would stay home and do a bunch of the projects we have started here so maybe we can stick to that. However we do need to go buy cat food and five door knobs for the closet doors in the TV room. Where to go for nice, pretty door knobs????

Quote of the day: “Everything which relates to God is infinite. We must therefore, while we keep our hearts humble, keep our aims high. Our highest services are indeed but finite, imperfect. But as God is unlimited in goodness, He should have our unlimited love.” Hannah More, 1745-1833. British Writer, Social Reformer.

Have a perfect rest of your Friday and a adventurous, cheerful, warm and fun weekend.

Blessings

Thursday, January 11, 2024 Sunny Slight Breeze Beautiful 55 Degree 5:15 p.m.

They call this the Lull before the storm. I enjoyed going outside and just smelling the fresh air. So clean and fresh and beautiful. The birds have been out eating from the bird feeders and flying around, like they are preparing for the rain and winds tomorrow. I imagine the cold weather also. The birds and animals seem to know when bad weather is on its way.

Speaking of winter, I hear that Searchlight received snow. How beautiful that town is when covered with snow. For that matter, every place seems to have enhanced beauty when dusted with snow. i don’t know how much snow they received but I am sure it is welcome and will help with the water supply. And all the desert plants welcome the moisture. Spring will be beautiful.

There isn’t much going on around here today. There are warnings about the upcoming storm and I believe the wind is the most concerning. More about that tomorrow. Meanwhile, I need to get dinner going.

Quote of the day: ” Face your defrcienciencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight. When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.” Helen Keller, 1880 – 1968, American writer., crusader for the handicapped.

Have a wonderful rest of your Thursday. Make it a positive, productive, warm, safe and fun day.

Blessings