Good very early morning GH. It has just passed 12:15 in the early AM, and I thought that by doing my blog now, I could get ahead of the curve. Actually, I was tired and went to bed early, so I just got up to get a drink of water. Mary always says I don't drink enough water, so I am trying to remedy that.

Our current temperature is 41 degrees, with a light rain still falling. According to the National Weather Service, we are heading for a high of 61 degrees on Thursday. In addition, rain is expected to continue throughout the day on Thursday. But wait, there's more! By Friday, we anticipate snow showers. Sugar the Weather Dog spent quite a bit of time in her hide-e-hole downstairs, as she/we were hearing the rumble of thunder yesterday afternoon/evening. I don't fully understand the behavior, but I can empathize. She doesn't have any of the mythology created to explain natural events.

Had a great time watching 42 at our local theater on Wednesday. I heartily recommend this movie. It was moving and well acted. We stopped off at the fabric/art store after the movie and then went to the big box hardware store afterwards. I got the lawn bag chute I wanted there, just as their web-site had foretold. When I last checked, they said eleven days, and they were very accurate. Aren't computer tracking systems great. I was going to get markers for our trip to Road America for autographs while at the art store, but I couldn't remember what Adam had suggested. So, I'll have to remember to ask him again. I got a different hook for my knitting machine though, because Mary seems to think that part of my difficulties are a result of the hook I have being  using being too pointy. I think she is right, so I'll try this new one for a change.

I spent some time early on Wednesday morning playing my guitar. My shoulder seemed to be okay, so I hope I have turned a corner.

Today, I have the furnace filter scheduled for changing, but I need to check it for sure. No sense in being wasteful. I have to be sure to empty the dehumidifier while in the man-cave. With all of this rain, I am sure that it will be working overtime.

Just a short sports report. The boys in blue couldn't lose, because they were rained out. The Caps were also rained out. Now there is a surprise. The Tigers are playing in Seattle and as of the bottom of the 13th, they were still tied. Maybe when they get to the top of the 14th inning, the Tigers can score a run. So far in the 14th, Martinez got a hit to lead off the 14th, and now Tuiasosopo is on with a walk. A new pitcher to face Peralta,  a bunt, and a missed throw to third, loads the bases. Now the end is near. Pena grounded out and Kelly scored the go ahead run. Jackson hit a routine fly ball to right to end the inning, but the Tigers just have to hold on in the bottom of the 14th for the win. Benoit has come on to try to close it out. Seattle has a runner on and one out. But, I am now getting very tired. Seems like old times with these late west coast games. For the players, this is late since they have a game tomorrow afternoon. One more out to go. Its over, the fat lady has sung, Smoak of Seattle was called out in a close play at the plate. Seems like lots of extra inning games lately. By beloved Red Sox beat the tribe of Cleveland 6 - 3 and are still leading their division with a lead of 1 1/2 games over the Yankees. Paid attendance in Seattle tonight was a little over 14,000.  Man those Tigers are hot. The White Sox, won, but once again, who cares.

Otherwise, since Mary and I will be staying indoors today, a little laundry, a little dusting and vacuuming and the like will be a good thing for today. All of that comes after....Tea time, naturally. I am certain that that will not come all that early anyway.

The tragedy at the Boston Marathon has taken a backseat to the even bigger tragedy in Texas. A fertilizer plant exploded, many dead and injured and a a nearby nursing home was destroyed by the shock wave. Not enough ambulances nor medical personnel/facilities like they had in Boston. More coverage is ongoing on all the major networks.

So until another train goes by, I'll say adieu and ciao.