Good early morning GH.  It is just after one AM here in our rainy city.  I am listening to talk radio. I just watched a train go by, not long, but twin locomotives and a few cars.  In short, a typical train for this short line that goes by our house.

Currently, the temperature on the desktop is 42 degrees, and the temperature is expected to drop to about 30 degrees by 6:00 AM when the rain will to switch to snow, which might accumulate from 3 to 5 inches.  Gosh, I miss my fully functioning snow blower.  But, as I've said, it is unlikely to be completely repaired until the spring thaws begin.

Mary and I went over to Muskegon to check out the hotels there, so that we can make a reservation to stay during Irish Fest.  We found a suitable property, and we even found a local pub that we like.  We had talked about going there this Friday, but the weather may be a factor that we can't control.  Time, as always, will tell.

I think I'll be staying in today.  Sugar the Weather Dog and I had a nice long walk Monday, but the way the wind is blowing and the way it is expected to continue throughout the day today, mitigates against another long walk.  Like I've also said, "Sheeesh, enough is enough."

Sugar is currently sleeping soundly, so she isn't reacting to the winds, yet.  Mary and I will find time to read most of the balance of the book we are jointly reading.  Well actually, she is reading and I am listening, but we are collectively enjoying the read.  I won't share the title, because it is a bit risque.  The book is not about things that are inappropriate, but it is an apt title for the subject matter.

I also found time to play here on my keyboard, so life is mostly all good.  I even found time to complete the vacuuming and brush Sugar.  When I was done with her, I felt like I could have knitted another dog.  I also found time a short while ago to wash the dishes that were in the sink.

So, we will probably spend more indoor time today and then watch some television tonight.  Of course, we will begin the day with...Tea time, and then see what happens.  In any event, snow seems likely.  I am glad that I don't have to go to work anymore, except for my editing job.  But as you know, that is home-based and therefore, like Mary, my commute is short. So, it is also likely that I will watch the snow fall with a smile on my face. We didn't have any snow to speak of until mid-January, but we have made up for lost time.  Ciao.