Winter Watch

Yes, the lake finally is starting to freeze. There is snow on top of the frozen sections and the dipper ducks are staying at open water along the edge. There is a light snow falling. The snow plow went through - not plowing - spreading cinders. I was able to hang my yarn wreath on the front porch logs by the front door and set out a small green glass Christmas tree next to Henry after bringing in the Thanksgiving ceramic pumpkin.

The next big project will to have someone remove James' leaves and snuggle him in for the season with his scarf. Oh! I also will try to remove my 49 year old ceramic tree from the linen closet without breaking off the top. Will have to tilt it to get it past the door openings. I sure do want to have those cheery lights on for the month of December as in all of the past years. I'll have to let you know how that works out!!

Dinner last night was too much for one meal, so I'll have a repeat tonight. I had put together a dinner for one with 14 of the garlic herb shrimp from Schwan's and discovered that I only could eat 1/2! They were very good and filling over a small portion of rice and freshly cooked broccoli.

Let the season begin!

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Cooling off...

 Just an early morning shot with the warm mist and cool air.

Then I played a little with B/W and herons.

Good news! The mailbox is now just a step away from my side door. First delivery made today. My lawn guy just put it up this morning when he came to clean flowerbeds and mow. Then the Schwan man came and I'm trying the coffee ice cream. The trash man came and took the bag away. The neighbor who does my laundry came for it and now I'm just in heaven without a halo! (Except none of these wonderful things have helped my sprained back but all in all I know I shouldn't complain AT ALL!)

Oh how much easier this will be!