Down Day One

There is something to be said for a sticks and brick house.  One ... it's WARM.  It took all day for the house to heat up, but Jonathan's heater came on immediately.  After a long day of hanging on for dear life, he crashed big time.  That little bit of red is the shoulder of his wing.  Although you can't see it, there are red and blue feathers there.  Poor guy ... he was exhausted!!

Two ... the shower is BIG, with LOTS of hot water!!!  No banging my elbows or trying to conserve water so you don't run out!  I can actually get a washcloth wet in warm water without putting it in the microwave.  It's funny though, how being water conservative holds over to the stick house.

Cooper was the same happy camper!  He just loves sitting on the couch next to warm Mom.  Especially when it's a BIG couch and he has plenty of room!

Surprisingly, I DID think to put the game camera out, but got nothing.  It's been very cold and windy since I got here.  Those coyotes aren't dumb ... they know when to stay home and snuggle up.  They have however, been hanging out close to my house all around the perimeter, including the front porch area.   How do I know that?  They have left signs EVERYWHERE.  Be careful where you step!!

I spent almost three hours on the computer, trying to balance one of my accounts so I could pay my insurance bills.  It's hard to keep track of that stuff when you are on the road.  As an accountant, I should love balancing, but I don't.  It's a pain!!!

Although this was supposed to be a "down day", there was just too much to do for me to sit long.  I unloaded the fridge and freezer, followed by most of my clothes.  Then it was on to the boxes of fabric and all the leftover rally stuff.  Oh yeah ... laundry!!  Those rally tablecloths are STILL soaking in the washing machine.

Next I was off to the grocery store.  Too bad I missed the Senior Day 10% discount, because this 18 pack of eggs was $8.99.  I suppose that's better than a dozen at $8.99 I saw in California.  I've been very ... lets just say "conservative" when it comes to food, but it's time to get CHEAP.  That roasted chicken I used to buy at $6.99 is now $9.99.  In case you were wondering, the eggs are for Cooper and Jonathan.  I'm definitely not eating any of them at that price.

I've had these rolls and some Swiss cheese for some time, so I figured I better use it up.  I cut them in half, smothered them with regular and (woohoo) grey poupon mustard, before layering on ham and Swiss cheese.  I brushed the tops with melted butter, garlic and onion powder.  In the oven they went at 325 for about 18 minutes.  If you need sliders for anything, these are DELICIOUS, quick and easy!

Cut them up before serving.  I ate two, completely forgetting bread does not like me any more.  We had a knock down drag out fight about 2 am.

More fabric came out of the rig before I sat down to order Jonathan food.  My to-do list is SO long!!  Out of the corner of my eye I spotted this guy, not once, but twice in my back yard.  Or maybe there are two of them.  Terrible picture with my phone, looking through glass and way too far away.  If you move even a tiny bit, they run off.

I'll be ensconced in the house most of the morning.  It's a chilly 45 degrees with 20 mph winds for the next four hours, and probably for the next six weeks, since Punxsutawnwy Phil saw his shadow.  Hey, didn't he die?  Do they have a new Phil now??  I'm thinking I just might have a REAL down day and not do a darn thing.  Yeah, we all know that's not me.  

There is one down side to being in a stick house ... Cooper's play area has been expanded from 26 square feet to a 120 square foot carpeted non-slip playing arena.  Oh my aching knees and back!!!!!