and a little bit of snow on the ground. I slid all of the way down the driveway taking the garbage can to the curb this morning. It is 27 degrees and not going to get much warmer today so I will have to be careful this morning while I am out running errands. So, I guess winter has officially started in Central Illinois even though the calendar says it is a bit too early. I repeat, I do not like winter!! My Wisconsin relatives will be leaving the day after Christmas to spend the whole winter in Arizona. They have invited me to come for a visit. I would love that. I have never visited Arizona. If I ever get rid of all of these doctor visits I just might consider that.
I did get the bathroom cleaned yesterday, even going so far as to clean everything in there. Whew that ought to last for a few days.
I put more decorations out in the living room, even putting up one that Jim made many years ago. I didn’t get a very good picture of it but it gives you the general idea.
He made many decorations but this is the only one that was small enough for me to save when I moved. My friends Rex and Sandi called me the other night to tell me that all of the inflatables that Jim used to put in our front yard are now in their front yard. Mike (Jim’s nephew) has some more of Jim’s decorations.
I need to go out to start the car and clean the snow off. I hope you all have a peaceful weekend. Stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
Like that decoration. You be careful out there. Not icy in my part of WI so far. Hope it stays that way until I get all my stuff done.
ReplyDeleteVery nice decoration, and what a great memory. Yikes - you've had worse weather than we have had. Think you should seriously considering going to Arizona for a visit this winter. Would be good for you.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that you still have some things that Jim made and loved. :) There is no snow and ice here. It's cold, but the sun is shining, and it will hopefully warm into the 40's today. We have our Christmas parade this weekend, so we're looking forward to that. You be careful on that ice!
ReplyDeleteDrive safe Sis and watch out for those others who don't. I HATE ICE..scares me thinking of broken bones..Hope you have a wonderful weekend too. P.S. YES hope you get to make that trip to Arizona.. No Snow! I bet you love it there!! : )
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ReplyDeleteIt is very cold here too, snow possible, they have it further north in the country.
Your card has just arrived it is lovely. Thank you
Hugs - Nita
I broke out my new shoe ice grippers that go over the bottom of your shoes. Maybe you need a pair too. Snow on the ground and it just may get up to 34. Nice decoration Jim made. It shows your Jim had the Christmas spirit. Hope you go visit AZ!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to go somewhere warm for Christmas actually. I've not done that in many years now. One Christmas in India...a couple in the Philippines...a whole different ball of wax but the heat was wonderful! For now it's 32 with a couple inches of snow on the ground. Winter is here like it or not my friend but it can't stop us of wishing for spring!
ReplyDeleteI hope you were very careful on your travels for the day. I think visiting in Arizona in the winter might be just what you need. ;)
ReplyDeletePretty decoration and glad that some of Jim's other decorations were passed on and appreciated spreading the good spirit. :):)
Hi Beth, you must be careful with that slippery drive, and I don't believe you were talking about 'running' errands, surely not!
ReplyDeleteI don't like winter either, I wouldn't mind it if it was warm and sunny. :-), going to Arizona sounds a good idea.
I do like your decoration and although you don't have Jim's other ones, it must be nice to know that they are being used and not gone to waste.
We've got the coldest night of the year here according to the weather readers. and I believe them, but it's dry.
Thank you for the card I did put a reply on my blog to you. Take lots of care and keep warm.
No snow down this way yet...a little frosty, but no real ice.
ReplyDeleteYou be careful, slipslider!!
I'd go to Arizona in a hot minute. Just sayin'...lol
Icy driveway, not good. I hope you'll be extra careful this Winter. And I hope you made it back home OK. That is a very pretty decoration.
ReplyDeleteYou too, stay safe and happy. bertieblue
ReplyDeleteYikes Icy Drive way oh I wouldn't like that one bit, be careful Beth. Love the decorations and it is good Jim's made one's haven't gone to waste either, wonderful. That sounds like a good idea Arizona , I to would be off like a shot. Have a good weekend stay warm. Hugs Sheila and Wile-e xx
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing the memories Christmas decorations can hold. I have many that I made and can't for the life of me figure how I had time to make all them. Oh Yah I had no TV or internet at the time. Well we still have lots snow from our November big dump, but I have to say have had beautiful weather since then. Sunny most days with highs near 32 and above.
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