Morning everyone The snowstorm is not quite here yet, but it has time... We've had some closings in anticipation to it too.

The doc is having me try one more thing before I go see him. Don't really have the pain that comes with an infection, so he wants to see if we can do other things to loosen up this congestion. We'll see.

Yesterday slept a lot and today just plain numb. Glad I took a typing class when I was in high school, LOL! Otherwise I'm sure it would take much longer to get these words on the screen. Can barely feel the keys.

Take care and stay safe everyone!

Everyone who is in the thick of these storms and cold....stay safe. warm
hugs to all of you!

I am going into school today to make paper hats with my son's class. The
teacher saved the extra difficult hat for me! Yay! I spent lots of time
last night trying to figure the durn thing out...I think I have it down.

Onward...........

The clouds are rolling in this morning. But they keep pushing the actual snow we're supposed to get to later in the evening. It'll just snow overnight and we'll wake up to the white stuff tomorrow. Then the fun begins....all these people who don't know how to drive in it will be on the roads.

We have a new thrift store that's opened here and it's not even 2 miles from me! It's called Park Avenue Thrift and I got two coupons in the mail yesterday for 50% off my entire purchase on January 4,5,6 & 7 and then on January 11,12,13 & 14. They advertise all the designer clothes and even housewares, books and electronics. I can't wait to check them out.

Everyone have a good day...stay warm and if you go out please be careful.

Morning all. So far we have about 3-4 inches. 5-7 expected today with 3-5 overnight. My snow blower will get a workout today! This is not unexpected here in upper Illinois but usually Indiana gets the largest snowfall. I hate to even think about what they will get if we're getting this much.

Anyway, have a good day everyone and stay warm and safe.

Good morning everyone!

No snow here. LOL I know, that was mean.

Today I am going to my parents house to help them out. I need to pick lemons off their tree. My dad started chemo and is feeling a tad bit under the weather and my mom can't do the lemons because of her balance and tremors. I told her I would give it a shot. This sounds weird but I am hoping it will help my wrist/arm.

Have a good day everyone! Stay warm and stay safe in the nasty weather many of you are having right now.

Trish, I am going to call you. I haven't forgot. With mom here it seems I never get enough time these days. I don't know why. haha

Pam -- Gentle !

Jenn -- sorry about the sinus issues and numbness. Are you having a flare?

We have had about 4 inches of snow so far, but it is coming down rather heavily right now. Supposed to get a few more inches this afternoon through tomorrow morning. The wind appears to be getting worse and the snow is really blowing. All the schools are closed around here. I am so glad we have not started classes yet, as they never close the university during the day. Occasionally, they will cancel evening classes.

They are starting furloughs at the University of Illinois. Hiring freezes and spending freezes are in effect everywhere. My university is having four meetings next week regarding furloughs. Faculty here cannot be furloughed as we are in a union, but negotiations over furloughs will be starting at some point. I am expecting layoffs next. My position is safe because I have been here forever, but it will mean bigger class sizes and increased teaching loads.

I just saw this and your phone is ringing now. LMAO!

EDIT: I just left you a message.

guess what???

the sun is shining .. the sky is blue ...the birds are singing!!!

OH - that's on the OTHER side of the clouds! .. hmm, I think that's where Anne is!!

it's white - and then more white, and white in the sky, on the ground ...

I love it ..

finished a red/white/blue stars/flag table runner yesterday, made a pillowcase that I had purchased as a kit a while back!

going to work on some quilts and keep on sorting!!

have a great day!!

I'm getting Jim up and getting a shower. After I snow blow I'll give you a call because you know our calls are never short.