Lot’s happened since my last update.   I have been to New Mexico, Florida, and back home.  The Packers won a super bowl.   The weather still sucks.

Marie sounds like she is making good progress and getting stronger.   And is having success dealing with the bags.  She did wonderfully through the funeral, now her and Chris are ‘bonding’.  Chris will stay until Marie is strong enough to get around on her own.   The massive surgery they did to her stomach is still painful.   Chris will also go back for the next surgery.

But the weather in New Mexico has been terrible like everywhere else.   When MJ and I left it was -5 that morning.  And the southwest has natural gas shortages due to the cold weather and demand.   Houses, businesses and towns have had their gas supplies shut off, in the cold,  due to the shortages.   Not a good situation.   But it looks like better weather is on the way,  they all deserve it.

Florida on the other hand was wonderful,  Temps in the 80’s was just what I needed.   Unfortunately I went down for the installation of our dining room cabinets,  but the installer had other ideas.  Suffice to say we are still working on getting that done.    But I did enjoy the weather and the Packer game.  Still trying to get caught up at work.   And at home.  I am looking for a break in the weather this weekend to get caught up at home at least, and maybe a few hours for work.   It should be a good chance to move some snow around,  and off some roofs before it melts and gets heavier than it is.  I took a heater down to the boathouse the other night and had to do some cable repairs to the plow on the ATV, and I think that is ready to go.   And I still have not been able to get to the main wood pile in the yard,  working my way through snow drifts.   But I will take care of that this weekend also.

A friend is playing with his band at Kodiak Jack’s this weekend,  so I will probably make a stop there.   And there is a benefit at O’marro’s on Sunday my homebrew club is helping out with.  Jim Lundstrom wrote for the local papers and now one of the entertainment papers,  and writes a lot about good beer.   He was on his bicycle in October and was hit by a truck.   Damaged pretty good, but survived.   But did not have health insurance.  So O’Marro is giving the space and some local bands are donating their time.  It should be fun.    I have keep busy without my wife around!

And I am getting a chance to know my new car.   I like it.   and more good news.  the heater warms up faster than any of the other vehicles.

So have a good weekend!