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We’re still here

I don’t think it is noticeable (a GOOD thing!) but I did upgrade the underlying WordPress software which is step one in making the format changes I’m planning. The other thing not really noticeable…Bob has lost a bit of weight…

This first week “back to normal”…always a bit of a wrangle to get back in my working routine.

And then it snowed nearly 4 inches with a sloppy warm up forecast so extra time to clear snow while it was light and easily clearable.

We are all well – still working on the correct amount of insulin for Bob’s diabetes but neither the diabetes nor the treatment is affecting his normal routine. Karl continues well and we enjoy daily excursions in the snow. And I’m enjoying the boys, enjoying Winter and getting back in the swing of a normal work week.

We’re still here.

No Snow Zone

So, Yesterday we were to have a blizzard. All signs pointed to storm as the pressure dropped for the forecast low. Heavy snow, wind, blowing and drifting snow was forecast followed by cold temperatures…arctic cold wind chill.

The wind did come up and the temperature dropped, but not so much as to discourage Bob.

Bob made his normal morning rounds.

You’ll notice there is no new snow and it is not snowing.

It did not snow all day long.

I kept looking at the NOAA forecast expecting them to write of some delay in the storm or that it went south of here. Finally, late afternoon as it kept referring to blowing and drifting snow, I decided to drive down the hill and see what was up.

My house, a bit to the north and just south of Bigfork were in some “eye of the storm” anomaly. It was obviously snowing heavily everywhere else. I went to Bigfork to speak to people and found out that conditions were indeed bad everywhere but in our little “eye”.

It never did snow at my house. Last evening, it got cold, the wind was high in the pines, but no snow. And now it is over. No snow for anywhere here in the current forecast. Huh.

Big fun

Karl and I took yet another trip to Whitefish yesterday. I picked up a glucometer to monitor Bob’s blood sugar at home. No one had to endure any idignities unless you count me, shelling out yet more cash to the veterinary hospital.

A Winter Storm warning has been given for tonight through tomorrow night with 6-12 inches of snow and a bit of wind forecast. Yesterday was THE day to get out and about so we did.

This open space – a completely different walk from our home loop and woods or the lake walk or even the walk by Whitefish. There are a couple of miles in 2 large loops on this land adjacent to a sports complex just north of Kalispell.

The walk path is obscured by blowing and drifting snow but there were remnants and no one else around. The sun was shining, the temperature was 30F and the wind, while brisk, felt good. Several times Karl broke into his “chase me, chase you” game with me and as we circled back to the car his tongue was hanging out and I had shed hat, gloves and unzipped my coat.

Then, pay dirt – literally! Under some lumpy snow, Karl found grass clippings. Karl LOVES grass clippings – the more decomposed, the better.

He dug them up, tossed mouthfulls in the air…

and rolled in them…Big fun!

I know that first photo makes it look like we are away from all things city, but the truth is, we are behind Costco and across the road from a Wal-Mart :)!

And, oh…took these photos with my phone…my almost 2 year old Blackberry Pearl Flip phone…

Christmas Tradition

Karl and I have a Christmas Tradition. Early afternoon on Christmas Day we go for a long walk. I always hope that I can be on snowshoes and this Christmas I was. The deep snow from November had melted, then froze and earlier this week was topped with two fresh inches. It was perfect. We circumnavigated the property and the state land…in no hurry. The freezing fog had fed the hoar frost so the woods appeared like a frozen swamp – icy tendrils hanging off branches and moss.

Although the fog made the 24F temperature seem colder, we were both warm on our return so ended with some time on the front porch.

I sipped on fizzy apple cider and sat enjoying the quiet.

As Karl and I sat and watched, the sun came out, the fog lifted, the trees sparkled.

Christmas Tradition.

On the first day of Winter

I put the snow thrower through its paces… only 2 1/2 inches of new snow, but I wanted to see if I could flatten out the ruts of frozen slush. I was partly successful – the driveway is better than it was and both the thrower and I survived the experience.

Then, a morning walk in brilliant sunshine…

On the first day of Winter.