awe, that's nice, huh. bummer. again

Sarah, Thanks for getting back with me. I apologize it took me a little longer to get back with you. Since what we were considering was different than our original plan, I wanted to make sure we thought through (and discussed it) well. And to be honest, trying to get ready to open makes the days scream by, I should have been more on top of it.

I am happy for you that you found something that you can get behind and push forward, which is what I think you are after. Please do keep us in mind if something changes. I guess what it came down to is that we really need someone who has the spirit and passion to get behind what we are trying to accomplish and help us figure out how to make that happen, deep experience or not. You seemed to fit that. I wish you the best and look forward to seeing you someday dropping by the shop. Your first one is on me!

Ric

bummer

Hello Sarah,

I hope this finds you well. I wanted to check in with you about the opportunity we have with Local Mountain. As I mentioned when we met, I had originally looked at the position we have that met you financial needs to be someone with coffee shop management experience but after spending a little time contemplating it, considering your energy and desire for an entrepreneurial opportunity, I would like to have an opportunity to speak with you if you have an interested in pursuing the position. If you could drop me a line or give me a ring that would be great!
I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,

Ric

Oh well. things happened the way they did for a reason, right?
so,
A. he offered it to someone and they didnt' accept so he resorted to me, or
C. he really did contemplate me for almost two weeks and want me to run his coffee shop...
hmm, bets? guesses?

jobs and such

Where did I leave off? Oh, yes, I had an interview Monday, the 27th with the Indiana Blood Center. No offense, but I've come to dislike the question "how did it go?" Unless they say "We hate you, never show your face here again" or "We love you, when can you start?" then I really have no idea how to answer that question. It was a typical interview. She asked me questions such as "How do you feel about diversity" and I answered all of them as though I were the most fantastic employee one could ever ask for. I even commented regarding that. "I sound like the perfect employee, dont I!" She responded, "this is an interview and you would be silly to not make yourself sound that way, but I am enjoying your answers"
It ended with "I have three more interviews and HR needs to do some background work and we'll let you know around the end of the week"
so, to the many questions I got throughout the week I simply replied, I dont know anything yet.
Friday I met with the coffee shop guy. We talked about my experiences and his needs and such and in the end he requested that I give him the weekend to think about it. He had really been hoping for a seasoned manager that could just step in and take over, but since I could not report such experience on my resume, he was unsure if he wanted someone so green. Understandable. fair enough.
I get home from the interview and there is a message on my phone from the Blood Center. "... we would like to offer you the full-time position of blood collection technician... please call us Tuesday to discuss this further..."
phew, the coffee guy has all weekend to think and so do I.
After much discussion and idea rolling around, Abram and I have decided that the Blood Center is going to be the best bet. The coffee shop would be an awesome experience but we are pretty hesitant about the location. Its in a little strip mall in the parking lot of Meijer. eh.
"dont worry, baby, some day you will own your own, and that will be a whole lot more fun and worth your time..." my dear husband assures me. :)
I'm pretty excited about my new upcoming adventure. I will be part of a process of saving lives. I will meet so many people and I will be needed, utilized and doing something worthwhile. Now that's a nice feeling!
oh ya, and I get to wear scrubs. that's really the reason I went for the job... :)
thanks for thinking of me, thanks for praying for me, thanks for caring about me. Abram and I have a lot to think about and work through and adjust to, but it will be a great adventure.
oh. I start the 27th with my training in Indy. 10 days of driving to Indy. could be fun. could get old... I'll let you know :)

here goes

i have an interview with the Blood Center Monday. I'll let you know...

thanks James

James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

I need to update... but there isn't anything to update. I ended up turning the LUM job down. I think about it sometimes and wish I could have taken it. But I have to trust that my God will supply all my needs and that wondering, fretting or stressing changes nothing except how I FEEL!
I called and emailed the Blood Center today to find out what's happening. Of course no one could tell me anything. So, in the mean time I continue to enjoy opening the coffee shop and spending those three quiet hours with Jesus. I am getting to know the regulars and will miss them when I have to leave. I cant wait till I have the opportunity to have my own cafe some day. If the Lord wills...
So, I thank those of you who are praying for me. I feel like the only wisdom I have right now is knowing that my hope is in the Lord and I can REST in Him.
I really struggle here in my position at Purdue, it is very dissatisfying, frustrating and trying. But it is a good lesson in self control and the love of Jesus.
Right before I was reduced to half time God provided a part time mail delivery job for Abram. He's really good at it and the people he works for/with love him. So, God supplies our needs but He makes us work for it!!! :)
We feel a little stuck b/c as long as Abram has to work random jobs here and there it keeps him from really putting his foot forward with the real estate investments. but until I get a full time job he has to. and I have to work until he gets the real estate investment going, but he cant until I get a full time job.
Yes, that was supposed to be repetitive and confusing. That's how it feel right now.
I need a vacation.

Dilema

So, many know that I am in search of a new job as a result of being downsized where I am. This is a good thing. I need to move on and grow and learn and all that good stuff. but after a while of feeling pretty relaxed about it all, I am getting down to the wire and may have to make a choice. I have a second interview with Lafayette Urban Ministry as the Director of the After School Program. this would be such a great opportunity... but. It is only 25 hours, no benefits and mediocre pay. I would have to remain here at Purdue half time just to keep benefits and compensate pay. not something I want to do (remain in my current position). I also have a shot at the Lafayette Blood Center as a phlebotomist. I think I would really enjoy this as well. full time, pay is great, benefits included. (minus having a fitness center to go to).
SO, pray that God will either make things ridiculously clear for me or I will have wisdom in choosing.
Meanwhile, I'm opening at Euro Cafe and still working here at Purdue while having my jewelry business, while helping Abram with his business, while doing weddings on the weekend.
:)

Jax

Jax doesn't care for the flash so the clear image Abram covers his face, so the others are blurry, but you get the idea. cute man holding cute baby.

CONGRATULATIONS

To Jason and Sundi.
Jaxxon Enlow joined us yesterday. For so long he has just been this secret that we could see moving behind skin :) now he's out and about and SOOOO cute. He is such a good baby and I'm so happy for Jason and Sundi.
Weighing in at 8 lb 8 oz, 21 in long, meet my new favorite kid, Jaxxon.

Sundi looked awesome just hours after labour and she is my role model. Her pregnancy was a breeze and her delivery was ON TIME, the day he was due, and... I certainly wont say a breeze, I think "the most excruciating pain I have ever felt" were here words. But she's awesome. Good job honey!!!

For Cathy and so Heather knows she doesnt want it.

Thursday, July 19, 2007, 12pm. a friend takes me to lunch. I'm going to sit her cats while she's away plus we just want to catch up. After browsing the menu at Scotty's, a place Abram and I have frequented, we both decide a wrap sounds good. Its their best entre. I order the (I had to wait this long to post so I could actually talk about it) Kinney bacon skinny wrap with applesauce as my side. I've never had it before but a friend did and loved it. We have a lovely time and I'm back at work at 130pm. 3pm Abram picks me up and we head over the house we will be closing on the next day. We have some last minute pictures and things to do. I'm walking around with Abram taking pictures. the Realtor comes by, we chat. soon after she leaves and we start to pick up where we left off I suddenly feel very nauseous. I tell abram how sick I feel and he suggests I go upstairs and lie down on the carpet. I do so and lay their writhing in agony for the next hour while he finishes up. He practically carries me to the car and I go to my bed at home to lay there, cramping and feeling so completely miserable I could cry. Abram comes in to offer some comfort. Finally at 7pm while Abram is sacrificially rubbing my back for some relief, I jolt out of bed and to the bathroom. It all comes up. Food from seven years ago had to have been in there. Where did it all come from?? I felt instantly better. and only for an instant. I was soon back in bed, cramping up and feeling even more sick. Images of the Kinney bacon skinny wrap haunt me.
Abram leaves for a bit to run some errands. I call my dad b/c I'm sure he has the cure for food poisoning. Sure enough, he offers up his sure-fire puke recipe. Two tablespoons of mustard in a quart of water. stir it up and drink it down. "You need to get it all out of you" I go down stairs. I like mustard. I like water. surely watered down mustard cant be all that bad. I got as far as mixing it and then the very thought of it, mixed with the Kinney wrap images is enough. I bolt upstairs to the bathroom where more, yes more comes up. Where was I storing THAT?? So, Dad said I have to get it all out. and if more just came up, maybe there is more in there?? So, yes, I did. I drank the mustard water. tasted like mustard. easy enough to get down. Not so pleasant sitting in the gut. I wait. nothing. walk around. nothing. go back to bed. try to fall asleep... long story short. It was all out. I spent the entire night up every hour to hour and a half with the dry-heaves. My body was put through a beating like nothing else. every inch of me to my toes hurt. pain. lots of pain. I couldn't get comfortable. I laid in bed till I knew I needed to take my shower sooner or later since I had to be at the closing of the house at 11am. I sat on the floor of the tub and mostly just let the water run over me and I think I managed to wash my hair. abram picked out some clothes for me, I let my hair airdry and we drove to the closing. I was a mess. but got thru. I laid around the rest of the day. Saturday we went to the pool and while that was refreshing I was still very dehydrated and it took a lot out of me to just float around. Abram took me to Indy and the chicken noodle soup I had had for lunch kept taunting me and threatening to come back up. On our way home Abram had the audacity to suggest we call ahead to Scotty's to pick up dinner. Well, he had to go in and eat it by himself (which he did) I just got a strawberry smoothie, which sat nicely. Sunday I was all better, but I am a bit leery of food still.
oh, I had called Scotty's Thursday to inform them of my condition and they were, unfortunately not the kindest about it. too bad for them.
so, that's my story.
may you all be sparred food poisoning!!!!

Food poisoning is SO much worse than the flu.

the proof

So, here I am dabbing the bride.
LOVE this picture. Abram needs to photoshop me out tho, like Cathy said :)

Worth writing home about

So, I dont generally believe in these gimicks, but I am a mess maker and also curious at the same time. I purchased one of these "pens" at Walmart one day, mostly b/c they were so brilliantly placed on the end of an isle and so convenient to grab. I tossed it in my purse when I got home and about a week later we were driving to a wedding rehearsal we were to shoot. I was drinking coffee (surprise surprise) and Abram hit a bump in the road (no fault of is of course!) and there went the coffee down my... yes, you guessed it, white shirt. drat. I grabbed the Tide To Go out of my purse and figured a ring of stain remover was better... maybe? I dont know... than coffee. so I started dabbing it on and lo and behold the coffee disappeared and ne're a stain-remover ring appeared. SOLD! I was pretty impressed with this little gadget. Is it a gadget?
Oh. but wait. It gets better. So, I've used this thing a couple of times and of course I'm in love with it. But here we are at Bethany's wedding and we are preparing to start the Bride's pictures. "Sarah, look" Bethany shows me a spot where she got make up on her satin wedding dress. right up front. "Can you edit that out in pictures? Do you think it will show up?" Well, lets see if we cant edit it out right now! I go and get the Tide pen out of my purse, but pause. Surely this will leave a ring on the white satin. I pull back a piece on the back where it wont be visible and start the dabbing. We wait till it dries. No ring, no sign its there at all. So away I go, dabbing at the spot right in front. And away the make-up goes. Brilliant. no ring. just a clean white dress.
Now, a side note... dont use green napkins to blot the wet stain remover, this, in turn causes the green to magically lift from the napkin and on to the very white satin material you are blotting. Dont fear. The Tide took the green right back out.
Yes. I am now a spokesperson for Tide To Go.
If only they'd pay me.
(I haven't tried it on colours yet, but I'm sure the time will come)
to coffee drinkers world wide. Get a Tide To Go pen for your purses, back pockets, glove compartments, you get the idea :)

One room down

So, I think to myself the other day.... why didn't I think farther ahead 7 years ago? I totally should have gotten married on July 7th. then this year our anniversary would have been 7 on 7-7-07. That would have to be some kind of good somethin!
Well, nonetheless, its 7 on 6-24-07.
So, here we are penniless and car-less and worn out. :) After church we literally sit around the house trying to come up with something somewhat special to do for our anniversary. Drive to Indy? to do what? go to a movie? we are not fond of the theatre - having NOTHING to do with why our parents dont like it. :) Abram's 6'5" frame gets uncomfortable reeeeal fast in theatres, airplanes, cars and anything else where freedom is restricted. So, long story short, Abram was actually looking to see what movies were playing and I was laying on the bed contemplating. We tend to pass birthdays and anniversaries with "we'll celebrate when we have some extra cash" Doggonit. where IS that extra cash?? So, as I'm laying there, looking at my bare naked walls... which have been so for a complete year now... it dawns on me. We talk about what we want to do with our house all the time, well, lets spend our anniversary making our house a little more our home. I jolt into the office with excited eyes... Lets Paint!! Abram imediately closes his computer and is ready to go. We have not eaten lunch and its getting late. So, I sent Abram out to get himself a quick meal and to purchase the paint while I get the bedroom cleared out. He is concerned that I should go along to participate in the choice. But I remind him of every single time we are in Room and Board or Ikea or such the like, we are constantly voicing what we want in our house. So, I have no reservations that he will come home with something I like. Off he goes and to work I go. Two long hours later he's back with three paint swatches. He's going to test me. I quickly discard the lighter version of the colour knowing that's not it. but stare a bit at the other two. I'm afraid I'll pick the wrong one. I hold up the colour of my choice and a strange look comes on Abram's face. I say, "its ok, I guess I like the other one too" he asks why I chose that one and after my explanation he smiles and says "good thing that's the one I bought then :)"
so, here are some pictures of our fun anniversary. Abram is the master cutter-in-er. so, I did laundry and other things while he meticulously cut the room in.
Clive found other things to do as well....








Then finally at 930pm we headed off to TGIFriday's for our dinner... we had coupon :)

more Batman

here are some pictures off my phone

I'm beginning to wonder if I'll get the pictures from our new best friend... :(

famous men

Ok, so I've been feeling badly for leaving out one of the famous men who I admire and appreciate and think is just the bee's knees -
Here's to you Atticus Finch...aka Gregory Peck.

Batman

Anyone who knows me well, knows I have a thing for three famous men. , and . any Batman, the *POW* *BANG* *SMACK* Batman of the eighties, to the films of the nineties from Michael Keaton to Val Kilmer and of course, George Clooney. My all-time favorite is probably no surprise - Christian Bale. he won my heart in Newsies and he took it over the top with Batman Begins.
Now, I have always crowed that were I to encounter a person of fame from Hollywood, I would not scream and act ridiculous as some do. Of course, I have never encountered a person of fame from Hollywood. But I find their "personal" lives far less interesting than that of my best friend's, of whom I actually participate in, and assume that they care nothing of mine either.
I wish this was a tail of my encounter with Johnny or Albert, may he rest in peace, or Christian....(the picture blurs and the goofy music plays)... we were sitting in the Corner cafe eating our chicken salad when C. B. walked in.... he ended up eating with us and paying for our lunch... blah blah.....
alas, no.
but we did spend the weekend in Chicago for a conference and Saturday we saw what was obviously a film being shot, the cameras, lights, green screens, etc. we watched for a bit and moved on. Later, on our way back to our car Abram suggested we go see if anyone famous was around, who the actors were. I responded with "na, who cares". when we came to the film set we paused for a moment and finally asked to fellows standing there looking like 5 yr olds that had just been handed lollipops what the film was. they responded with "Batman"
yes, we stood there for 3 more hours. we watched Christian's stand in set up for the lighting and the camera shot, then when Christian actually came out for the shot, I have to admit, my heart jumped and I wanted to run and hug him. My professional photographer husband had his camera right there and ready to shoot... oops, nope, he sure didnt. it was in the car. yep, he takes that thing everywhere, except today. we were doing our darndest with our phone cameras, but you can imagine... "no, really!! that blur IS Christian Bale!!!" He wasnt in his batman outfit which probably would have sent me over the edge, but he was in a fancy tux and looking pretty smart. The scene was he and Maggie Gyllenhaal at a fancy party. Love Maggie as well - she is the only person I know that can look all haggard and messy and hunched over and you seriously want to look like her :)
So, when you see Batman, the Dark Knight - look for the scene where Christian comes out of a party of sorts and is upset, for some reason, and tossed his wine out of his glass over the edge/railing. then Maggie comes out and talks to him. then whomever she is with at the party comes and gets her and C.B. is left standing alone. if they cut the scene from the movie I'm going to be ticked. boring scene, but we got to witness it, nonetheless.
At one point, Christian turned and saw us all gawking at him with cartoon hearts beating out of our eyes, he gave a smile like, hey, what's up and waved. Yes, my hand instinctively went in the air. Abram had a good laugh at that. I have to admit, I was excited. It was fun to watch in real life.
So, there you have it, my encounter with fame.
oh yes, while we battled with our camera phones for ANYTHING, we had been chatting it up with these two crazy gals from Missouri, out on the town, mother's away from their families. they were hilarious and the kind of people you are instant friends with. She actually had real camera, point and shoot. I asked her if she was getting anything good and she said, not bad. so, she eventually handed over the camera to Abram and I became his tripod. we were asked by the director himself not to use flashes as it messed up his film. so with it being dusk and all, Abram had to hold real still. the ladies got a real kick out of him using my head as his steady. so, eventually they are going to email us the pictures and I'll get them posted.
No batmobile, but we did see "Gotham Taxis" and ritzy cars with Gotham license plates.
Good times. Unexpected moments. things that make life fun.

My two and a half year old neice practicing her violin. Come on. It doesnt get much cuter than that. :)

AWE

I had the privilege of putting on a surprise baby shower for one of my closest friends, Sundi. She had no idea it was coming. Thankfully, with Abram being a chronic picture taker, it wasn't a clue that he snapped some shots before we walked out the door Monday night to meet friends for the shower.

just some more pics

Paige chasing the psycho seagulls. they were actually pretty funny. It was so windy they couldnt fly, they would go backwards and walk backwards.
Paige making snow angels in the super "downy soft" sand

Abram after his stroll on the beach

yes, we are wearing jackets. the sun was wonderfully warm, but the wind was just tooo cold.

Tuesday

Ahh, sleep in.. just a little tho. Tuesday we sat around the pool and played card games and just enjoyed our last day of sunshine. Devon and Paige drove us to the airport for our 6pm flight.


When we arrived home at 10pm Clive was so happy to see us I think he was even crying. He wouldn't leave me alone all night, literally hugging and kissing me. He is such a funny cat. Just like a little kid, he will come and stand on his back legs, stretch his front paws up on my leg and meow till I pick him up and give him lovin.

Monday

If you ever have the chance, visit Siesta Keys, Florida.


Siesta Beach is known as one of the most beautiful beaches anywhere in the world. At the "Great International White Sand Beach Challenge" held in 1987, it was recognized as having the "whitest and finest sand in the world."
Unlike beaches elsewhere that are made up mostly of coral, Siesta Beach's sand is 99% quartz. Even on the hottest days, the sand is so reflective that it feels cool underfoot.

The day was so windy that to sit on the beach meant you went home with an earfull of sand, sand embedded in your hair and I'm still finding sand in my things! It was a wonderful day tho and completely worth being sand blasted!!!

Sunday

This was supposed to be the day we went out on the boat for water skiing and scuba diving. But at 7 o'clock that morning when Uncle Randy came out and mentioned we should come into the house b/c a tornado was coming we discovered the day would turn out quite differently. We watched the weather, floods and snow storms all over america, while the wind threatened to tear the house down! We figured it would be better after church, but the weather was still chilly and windy so we knew time on the boat wasn't going to happen. We opted for Homasassa Zoo instead. It was quite entertaining. I love watching wild life even if it is fenced in. Animals are just funny.
It was great to watch the Manatees under water. not the most beautiful animals, nor were they swift or playful, yet somehow we were all mesmerized by them.



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Saturday

90 degrees outside, but we spent the day inside where things were really heating up!! :)

Papa and Uncle Tim stood up with Grandpa. As they were standing there waiting for the spring bride, Grandpa turned to Papa and said "Stand up straight!" Those of us that saw it got a good kick out of it!

They were precious to watch and I think we were all pretty proud to be witnesses at this wedding. We're wondering if they will celebrate monthly anniversaries!




Me and cousin Timothy. What a fellow. I adore him.

Some were missing and missed, but we had a great family get-together around the celebration of Grandpa's wedding.

Friday

All the cousins headed out Friday morning to Cocoa beach. It was a wonderful day for the beach. We all took turns on cousin Ben's boogie boards and a few got fried in the sun. We returned to a house full of people, a cool dip in the pool and a nice time out in the Florida air.

Abram and I had the honour of sleeping outside by the pool every night. it was fantastic. the air was fresh and since in Florida they completely engulf their pools/porches in sreened frames, we were not "bugged" all night.

I love the ocean.

A Wedding and a Vacation part 1

Abram's Grandpa Curtis, 80 yrs, got married Saturday. How could we miss that? We bought decent tickets to Florida a few weeks back and greatly anticipated the get away. The trip started with chaos. I was dog tired Wednesday night and after packing and cleaning I went to bed around 11. Abram said he would stay up all night since we were getting up at 4 to leave by 530 anyway. I set the alarm regardless. About 1am I heard him fiddling with the alarm and I commented to him not to mess it up. next thing I knew Abram shot up in bed and looked at the clock. It was 630 am. We live an hour from the airport and our plane left at 8. After blinking and questioning what to do I just blurted "Lets GO!" We threw clothes on, and what things were left out of the bags... b/c we planned on showers that morning, and threw everything and ourselves in the car. Poor Clive was completely confused and thought we were insane - mainly b/c he got no food!! 636 we were on the road. Abram flew as fast he could safely and I called the airline. the next flight out was 330 that afternoon. We couldn't have that. We made a plan. It takes about a half hour to park your car and get to the terminal. impossible. I had checked us in on line the day before and I gave Abram his boarding pass. He dropped me at the terminal with all of our things at 730, I checked our baggage and went thru security. 20 till 8. Abram drove out to the long-term parking and grabbed the shuttle back. He called while on it. He said he was torn between just running for it and taking the shuttle, and there he sat, at the mercy of the shuttle driver. Meanwhile I stood at the gate convincing them that my husband would be there any second. 10 till 8 and Abram calls saying he's running toward security now. the Gate keeper makes the announcement "Final boarding call for Airtran flight 389 to Tampa, Florida, departing at gate C2" the man asks me if I'd like to board the plane. Not till my husband gets here. I see Abram on the other side of security and I call him to let him know the gate is right around the corner. Abram is ALWAYS asked to step aside and strip down and frisked. Plus he had his laptop, which you have to take out, and all his camera equipment. (yes, I should have taken that) wonder of wonders, he walked thru without taking any equipment out of the pelican case and without being searched. meanwhile an airline worker asked what he looked like and took off after him. 8 o'clock, they come around the corner the man at the gate chuckles and tells us its our lucky day, we board the plane, sit down and laugh and silently appologize to all the people on the plane who got up on time that morning and got to the airport like they should have. Arrive in Tampa at 1030 as scheduled, take in a deep breath of the warm Florida air, get some coffee in hand, warmly greeted by Uncle Tim, an hour drive to his house, hugs and greetings to the Florida cousins, the New Hampshire cousins and then... a shower please!!!

Aaaaaand here we are again....

February 13, 2007

Purdue declares snow recess, cancels classes

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Ñ Purdue University has declared a 24-hour snow recess beginning at noon Tuesday (Feb. 13) and ending at noon Wednesday (Feb. 14). All classes are canceled for the remainder of Tuesday and for the morning on Wednesday.
Most employees have been requested to leave the university and/or not report for work from noon Tuesday (Feb. 13) until noon Wednesday (Feb. 14). Some personnel are required to stay on campus for all or part of the duration of the snow recess to maintain the university's essential operations. Those essential personnel are determined by their departments. They would include, but are not be limited to, key personnel in the residence halls, student health care center, foods stores, physical facilities, Memorial Union and transportation services.

Emergency housing and meals will be provided at university expense for those who are required to remain.

Any additional updates will be available on the Purdue home page at http://www.purdue.edu.


Let it snow Let it snow, Let it snow.... !!

He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes. Psalm 147:16

You know you've had mild winters when one real snow comes and everyone forgets how to drive.

I was supposed to work at the mall last night and just a few minutes before I was to walk out the door I got a phone call "dont come in, there's no one in the mall, I think they are going to close..."
I just had to laugh. I certainly didn't mind, I just jumped in my car and went to the video store - who was also getting ready to close early- .50 movies and a lovely blanket of snow on the ground, sounded good to me! driving there I wondered how these folks would manage out in Colorado where they were pummeled with snow storms every weekend for eight straight weeks. But, oh how it makes for good skiing!






My heart goes out to those where the temperatures have been freezing for so long they are without water, and the people up north where it was -46 yesterday.
You wont hear me complaining about one simple snow storm!!!