Snow days equal puzzle time

 

Sherri and I learned over the pandemic that staying inside was a bummer. Now that we have snow we know what to do to keep from going crazy. We have come to love puzzles and that is what we do when we can't go walking. We know that good weather will be here...

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Today is training day for my grandson

 

He will be graduating to the big potty...

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We had visitors

 

After 10 inches of snow we had some visitors here at our house. We  have a large herd of deer here at the park. We don't see much of them in the summer months but during the winter they spend a lot of time on our patio and side yard. We enjoy the company but occasionally they have to use the potty on our driveway! I guess it is the least we can offer them.

We have had a lot of snow this winter. The temps have not been all that bad. I think the coldest so far has been 17 below 0. We, however, have stayed fairly warm in out house on wheels. No frozen pipes (knock on wood). My daughter had some leaks but not from the cold weather.  

I did notice that Wolf Creek Pass was closed yesterday. They had 48 inches of snow and high winds over 50 mph. Don't imagine that there was too many skiers going down the slopes . 

The rest of the day I will be helping my granddaughter with her geometry home work. That should finish me off here...

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Next door neighbor has a new smoker!

Sarah's Birthday

Good things are coming from next door

Trey's new pellet smoker is hard at work

 My granddaughter's husband's birthday was two weeks ago and Sarah got him this pellet smoker. He put it to use as soon as he got back in town and we have all benefited from her gift.

Now it is her birthday and Trey is out of town so he is not cooking. We had to go out to eat here in Del Norte at the Colorado Grill. We had a lot of fun and had some good food too. 

It snowed here last night about 8 inches and it will be on the ground for sometime. I guess it is time to break out another puzzle. Sherri and I spend our time working puzzles when we can't get out doors. It is either that or binge on TV reruns. Well spring will be here and we can spend more time outdoors exploring...

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Game day for JR High girls

 

Del Norte Tigers girls basketball

Unlike our school in Texas we have to travel over the hills (mountains) and through the woods. Sometimes it is snow covered but here in the mountains life goes on. Our roads are looked after 24/7 and are passable most of the time. If you can't get out it is really bad!

We enjoy going to the sporting events here. We only have maybe 100 students in the high school and maybe that many in the jr high. Our pick of students to play sports is just a little strained. 

Kris at 6'4" is a prime target for the basketball team. Not that many towering students here. I mean you don't have to be Michael Jordan to play here but being taller than your opponents is a good start.

Today is also parent teacher meeting. WEEEE can't wait. Kris is passing so I don't really need to meet but it looks bad if you don't show...if you know what I mean.

OK done for now. Hope to be back...

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Many things to do today

Road conditions not the best

Had to stop and shop for groceries 

Stop for propane

More shopping

Pick Kris up from school

Had to watch out for the snow plow

 Yes it was a busy day with all the running around we had to do. It is that time of year when the weather can't keep you from doing what needs done. Can't wait for clear skies...

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