Sat. January 10, 2009

Hi, Everyone,
Thanks for stopping by.

This past week has been one of a mixed bag-especially weather-wise and getting things accomplished.

Tuesday was our "Pot Luck" dinner and first meeting of 2009 for the CCAPL and wouldn't you know, the ice storm covering the area, hit later in the evening than predicted, so at the last minute, we cancelled everything. Our driveway, porch, walkway, and road was covered in ice. The rain was supposed to start around 4 p.m., but that didn't happen, so at 5:30 p.m. the ice was still accumulating and I was slipping and sliding while trying to load the car. Came into the house and called our Secretary and we decided to cancel the meeting and frantically called those who we knew were attending but didn't reach some of them. I worked the entire day (and days before that), preparing for the meeting. How frustrating! But, it was better to be safe and not risk life and limb for just a meeting. Those that did make it, said the sidewalk was solid ice at the meeting hall, and luckily they all made it home safely. Weather! It can be so unpredictable at times.

Last night when we were outside exercising the dogs, we had three of them chasing balls in the snow. Mandy, "The Snit" doesn't play ball. I think it is beneath her to do so.

Yesterday, the weather report was forecasting lots of snow in our area. It was supposed to hit sometime after midnight last night but now it has been changed to snowing the better part of the day. We may see as much as 8 inches or less.

I caught my left hand on the railing bracket last night going down to the basement to sit with hubby in front of the fire. I didn't think much of it at the time, but I did feel a snap/crack in my hand, but it didn't hurt at the time. This morning it is very sore and hard to move my ring finger on my left hand. Hmm. If the roads are not to bad, and the snow hasn't started yet, I may go into my Chiropractor and have him x-ray it to see if I broke something.

On Thursday of this week, I met my author-friend, Joyce Bishop Morris at the Lake Park Restaurant in Ravenna. The driving was a little slower than usual because of the snow-covered roads, but the State Route I was on was pretty good. There was an accident on the way I had to stop and wait for, but other than that it was okay.
We had a good meeting of "The InkPot" writers group, and are going to try and get together in the near future and develop a web site for our new group. Her hubby is quite computer savvy, and he can help us develop it. I will go to her house and spend the day there doing so.

I'm going to start soon on a manuscript by an another author as her "ghostwriter." She wrote a compelling detailed story of her life of violence and abuse. It is quite good.

Sure hope you all are looking forward to spring. The days are starting to get longer and that is a sure sign. Gotta get through Jan., Feb., and then March. The seed/plant catalogs started arriving a few weeks ago. I noticed yesterday in the local Drug Mart, the seed racks are up and full, ready to be chosen by prospective gardeners. Not sure why they put them up so early as no one can certainly plant outside now, but I suppose there are those who start their seeds inside. I tried that once, but the little plants that I did manage to grow were so spindly and always tipped to one side and then bent over after a while and just didn't look to good. I do better just planting them in the ground when the conditions are right.

I always get my spirits lifted when I hear from you!

Gotta go for now.
Stay safe, warm, and count your blessings.
Hugs,
Becky :)