Back to the Usual

Hello Monday, thanks for the snow and ice. Two out of three of my kids would have been disappointed had school been cancelled today, so thankfully it wasn't. The third kid was disappointed it wasn't a snow day, but once he got moving and ready for school he was happy to be going. It's been a long two week winter vacation, nice, but long.

Everyone is ready to be back to the usual.

I've got to head out and see if I can scrape some of the icy snow off my driveway and side walk shortly. I don't know how successful I am going to be, but I need to try before the temps drop into the double digit negatives later tonight. Brrr. I try not to complain about the cold, even though I'd prefer the warm weather, because today it is -36C where Michael is working and that's without the windchill. With the wind it is -48C. Oh, did I mention he's working outside? Yeah. That's COLD. So like I said, I try not to complain.

Plus I've got knitting to keep me warm.

I'm almost finished Pogona. It's a fun, simple, but beautiful knit. The yarn (Wandering Cat Alley Cat, firestarter) is so nice to work with, and the colours are gorgeous.

Pogona in WCY Alley Cat - Firestarter
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I've been watching Sons of Anarchy while knitting and I'm into season 4 now and if you haven't watched stop reading now ... ... Omg. I can't believe Clay killed Piney. Piney was such a sweet guy. Clay is horrid and I don't like him.

Soft Kitty Warm Kitty

A few months ago I had set a basket on the (hot water) radiator in my bedroom temporarily until I made space for it elsewhere. Almost immediately it was claimed by Otis and she had no plans to give it up. What's a girl to do? You got it. I left it there and made it better by putting a blanket in it for her.

In the warm months it's nice because it's right under the windows and she can smell the fresh air, look out at the birds and enjoy herself. In the cold months that basket heats up wonderfully and she rarely leaves it. I don't blame her.

When Michael first saw it he rolled his eyes a bit and said something like "yeah, that's not going to be in the way," his voice dripping with sarcasm. But he left it. Then again, he's also the guy who feeds Otis chicken from the dinner table.

Warm Kitty
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The kids head back to school tomorrow after a nice two week winter vacation. It's been fun, but they're anxious to be back. The weather network is calling for freezing rain and snow today, tonight and into tomorrow so lets all keep our fingers crossed there won't be any school cancellations ...

Have a fabulous day!! :)

Cat Tracks

When the kids and I headed out to do some shopping -- nothing fun, just groceries and pet food -- I noticed there was a line of cat tracks in the snow. Usually our neighbourhood cat walks through the snow, but I think he got wise because today he used the walkway that had been cleared (and then snow dusted again).

Cat Tracks
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Happy Saturday!