Friday's Freeze

Well, it never really warmed up today. It only got up to about 35 degrees today, so most of the snow that fell Wednesday night is still on the lawn, at least the front lawn. The back yard only had snow in the areas where there is shade, the rest of the lawn is clear of snow.

When I went out this morning to take the kitchen recycling out to the recycling tumbler the ground was so frozen that I could feel it on the soles of my feet through my sandals. I also picked up after Reggie while I was out there, which was interesting as most of it was frozen to the ground.

It is cold enough that I gave some thought to putting on some long pants and a shirt other than a tee shirt. It quickly passed though, and once back in the house I was fine again. Kathleen on the other hand was wrapped up in a blanket and was still cold.

Oh, I forgot to mention that when I was at my doctor’s appointment yesterday, I had my blood pressure taken, normally when ever I am at a doctor’s office my blood pressure is on the high side. So I was pleased that it was 130/80, not necessarily great, but not bad for me.

Kathleen juiced some carrots, onions, cabbage and apples, and I had that as an afternoon snack. Normally I have some carrot slice, and quarter either an orange or an apple for a mid afternoon snack. The juice was easier to get more fruits and vegetables, but I enjoy chewing the different ones, although I do not usually eat that many different types.

I spent most of the afternoon paying bills online, reconciling the checkbook and trying to figure out a cheaper way to do our cell phones. I think that I can save about $600 a year by going to a pay as you go phone plan.

Kathleen helped sort out the 2006 bill statements so now I can and did put the 2007 bills statements into the file where I keep them. We also separated out the tax deductible items for when I do the taxes. I have the current Turbo Tax, I am just waiting on getting my tax forms from the various places so that I can begin doing the taxes.

Tonight, we had some of the left over ribs and Kathleen made some more rice for dinner. Kathleen just went upstairs so I guess that I will be down here by myself for the rest of the night. That being said, I probably will not be getting into any more trouble, so I will just say good night.