This Past Week

Last Monday we had a little snow fall.  Most of it had melted by the afternoon.

It has been so warm here that many of my bulbs are sprouting and our trees are budding.  The snow doesn't seem to have bothered them.

This is Fats.  I named him that because he has such a fat face.  He has been coming to our house for 2 years now, wanting to be fed, then he leaves and we don't seen him again for several months.  I don't know if he belongs to anyone but he has decided that he wants to live with us.  During the snow I made him a bed on our front porch to try to keep him warm.  If he is still hanging around in March we are going to take him to the vet and get his shots and have him neutered.  I'm not ready to bring him into the house yet, you know, we have 3 cats already!



AND my daughter has rescued a cat that is pregnant.  Yes, I am sure I will bring home one of those kittens.  Looks like I will have 5 cats soon. 



On Tuesday the snow was gone but we had freezing fog which is much worse than the snow.  While driving you couldn't tell that the road was frozen, it simply looked wet.  People were crashing their cars all over the city.  I was glad I didn't have to get out until later in the day when it warmed up to 55 degrees. 

On Wednesday I decided to quilt a little.

Brutus decided he wanted to help and he buried himself under this quilt..cats..gotta love em.

Thursday I was back in the oncologists office for a check up and Friday house cleaning.

So goes it in the life of a retired person.  I LOVE retirement!!!

Until next time,

It is a Hum-Dinger of a Winter Storm

One of the weathermen called the storm a Hum-Dinger. They are also calling it "Snowmageddon" like Armageddon with Snow on top, that is just so funny.


 I would agree with both of these terms.  On Monday, while the temperature was still 37 degrees and the ground was dry as a bone they started closing state offices and schools for Tuesday.  That has never happened before that I can remember.  By 7pm I believe every school district in the state had closed and it was still only cold and dry. 

All week the weathermen were telling us the rain would start at 10pm.  Just as forecast the rain/sleet started at 9:30pm.  It is amazing to me that they can predict the weather that many days in advance.

It is now noon on Tuesday and we have received around 9 inches and it is still snowing.  We are having blizzard winds, 50-60 mph. 

Me, Hubby, Brutus, Nosey and Beau are all snuggled up inside, keeping warm by the fire.  So far we still have electricity so the generator will have to come out and play another day. 

I am working on my Star Crazy Quilt.  I hope to have the top finished by tomorrow if all goes well.  I will be posting pictures of the quilt when I get it finished. 
Until next time,

Winter Storm for the Record Books?

That is what is being reported about the ice and snow that will hit Oklahoma on Monday evening.  This snow storm will spread North East through the US.  The weathermen are predicting that central Oklahoma will receive 12 inches of snow.  Sounds like a repeat of last winter.

This doesn't look like much but it is our generator.  It is wired into our home and if we lose power this little piece of machinery will be our best friend.  It will give us enough power to run our water well, refrigerator,  lights in our living room and bedroom.  We have gas heat so that isn't a problem.  I bought groceries today along with what seemed like a thousand other people.  I am ready to be stuck inside for a month if needed (this is so funny because it will probably only last 2 days). 

I will post again on Tuesday and let you know what is happening in my little corner of the world. 
Until next time,

Garden Update and Roses from Hubby

As I am writing this post it is 75 degrees F outside, a bright sunny day with a hint of wind.  It is warm, time for a T-shirt and shorts.  That is until next week when we are again supposed to have frigid temperatures.  We have such extreme high and low temperatures here in Oklahoma. 

I took advantage of this wonderful day to spray a little glyphosate (herbicide) on the weeds that are coming up in the pathways.  Hopefully I can stop them now before they get out of control. 

Upon examining the border in the potager I found these coming up.

 The daffodils are about 2 inches tall already. 

Now for the surprise from hubby.   

Last Saturday we were celebrating my daughters 34th birthday.  Before the party started my husband gave me a dozen yellow roses.  Perhaps he gave them to me for giving birth to his children or perhaps he gave them to me just because.... but whatever the reason wasn't that sweet? 

Below are a few more pictures I took in the back yard today.



Until next time,

Christmas Blizzard 2009

The snow has finally made it into Central Oklahoma.  We are having a blizzard.  Central Oklahoma doesn't have blizzards very often so this is different for us. 

We are having wind gusts from 30-50mph.

Thankfully we celebrated Christmas last night so the family doesn't have to travel in this.  Many of the roads and interstates are closed in our area.  They are talking about calling in the National Guard to rescue people that are stranded on the interstates.  Lord, help these people get to their destinations safely.

As for me, I think I will get a cup of hot chocolate and go quilt. 

Merry Christmas everyone,