Another week underway. We were supposed to have some light snow today.   When I went downstairs this morning they said we had maybe an inch and we would have 1-3.  So I went out to quick clean off the driveway;  I like to get it clean before a bunch of cars drive on it during the day.   Well I took out the big scoop and was going to get some exercise,  and I walked a few feet and the scoop was full.   Quickly change of plans to the plow.  The weather man needs to get outside more.   and it snowed all day.   So I plowed again tonight.   It has stopped now.  so hopefully it is still clean in the morning.   We have gotten a reprieve from the extreme cold, for a few days.  Sounds like the weekend will be bringing it back.    But we are near the middle of January, so the end is in sight,  right?

Last week went quickly, as did the weekend.  I am still way behind at work,  despite extra hours,   but if I can get past the rest of the start of the year stuff maybe I can change that.   Friday we headed to Milwaukee early, for Muriel’s funeral.   And then Friday night there was Chris’s Holiday work party.  They had a casino night and great food and drink, so we had fun.   Saturday we spent time with Mom, ran a few errands, and took a tour of the Potawatomi Casino – I had promised Chris to finally take her there.   It is very nice, and is large.   And Chris won,  which made it even more fun!   And Saturday evening we had a nice dinner with John and Mary Koss on John’s birthday.   Sunday was brunch with Mom, and then to see Fran and Bob’s work at their house in Franksville.   And we need to stop eating for a few days!

Chris’s sister Marie is doing much better.   She has had some bumps,  but they figured our the antibiotic they were giving her was making her nauseous,  and once that was stopped things got better.  She is out of the hospital and in a nursing home for rehab.  After laying for a couple of weeks and two major surgeries she has some strength to regain.  Tomorrow we should find out more about the plan for how long she will be there, and will then book Chris a flight to New Mexico.  Right now it looks like early next week.

Received a new CD from my son-in-law.   Crystal Bowersox,  I have not heard of her but guess I missed a few seasons of American Idol.  At the start of the album I thought it was country, then blues, then not sure at all – or all of the above.  I really like it.  I will have to learn more.

Jan 11th,  would have been Dad’s birthday.  6 years next week that he is gone.    Mom continues to do well though, she will be 90 next month.

So Wednesday night is SOB exec board meeting night,  we will slave over the details of the upcoming meetings, and possibly try a few beers.   Hope your week goes smoothly!

Oh by the way,  we have 2 new refrigerators!