Daily Confession 2/23/2010 - The Day I Ran Over Chippy

Yesterday was a beautiful day.  I should have taken advantage of such a day and went shopping.  Today we have been hit with a storm.  I decided to try to get out early and get to the store before things turned bad.

It went bad the moment I got into my car.  It was snowing hard but my car was making its way down the drive way.

Next thing I know,  Two chippies run out in front of my car.  One of them ran off and the other just stood there.  I braked to slow down but my car would not stop.  My car did a half spin out.

I thought for sure I ran over Chippy.  I broken down in tears  and got out of the car.  Chippy popped out from under the snow!  He was ok.

When I got back to my car,  I could not move it. It would not go forward or backwards.  I take out a shovel and get the snow from under the tires out but still it will not move.

So now my car is stuck in the driveway.  I have no food in my house and have to wait till 10 PM for some help unless my brother comes home early.

We could get up to a foot of snow and freezing rain.

YAY!

Daily Confession 2/19/2010

This weekend I have the house to myself.  This means I get to totally trash it for a couple of days, then clean like a mad woman when my "Old Spice" comes to visit.

A question that no one knows the answer to, but I am going to ask it anyway.  Why does every guy I know (regardless of age) have a bad back ????  

This week three guys I know went down with bad backs and one had a heart attack.  Gee, I hope I had nothing to do with that!

I thought I was in for my own back problems because I had to shovel heavy snow.  Just some mild pain and stiffness occurred.

So on my agenda for the rest of the day is cleaning, organizing and making lists.

Nothing to see here.

xoxo 

Daily Confession 2/18/2010 - A Special Guest Appearance

While I was talking to Larry, Chippy, "The Chipmunk" popped his head out of the snow!

Every time I would talk on the phone during the warm months, Chippy would appear.

I was thrilled to see him because normally I would have to wait till the spring.

People say I will end up the cat lady but the truth is I will probably end up being a Chippy Lady, who lets  all of the chippies stay in her house.

Today

Right Now

Daily Confession 2/16/2010

I did something today I rarely ever do during the week.  I stayed in bed and read a magazine.

My mother got me subscription to Vanity Fair" Magazine.  This is a magazine I have been reading for years.

In the past few years I gave up all of my subscriptions to magazines.  There is so much content on the web I didn't think I would miss it.

After reading the magazine this morning,  It made me realize I missed print.

We are getting some snow today.  I plan on staying in and work on my nest.   I really need to get rid of stuff.  Its amazing how much stuff we collect.  My house is not a candidate for a "hordes" program but I tend to keep things much longer than I should.

Right now, lunch is calling me.

Snow May Be Pretty But I Hate Shoveling It

We have enjoyed warmer than usual weather the past few days.  The rain on Monday washed the last bits of snow away.

This morning it was snowing. No big deal, The weather man said it was going to be less than an inch....

My brother calls me and tells me that I do not want to go today.  It took him forever to get down the hill.  People were sliding all over the road.  It took him over 2 1/2 hours to get his job in New York.

Early in the afternoon the snow stopped, the temp went up to 35 and the snow was melting.  On my way upstairs I noticed it was a complete white out.  There is more than an inch of snow on the ground.  The steps are disappearing and the trash cans need to go out.

So I grab my shovel, and make a trail to the street.  There is no way I am going to get my little car out of the driveway.

It was snowing so hard, the wind is blowing and its getting dark.  I made a quick retreat into the house.

Ok snow, you beat me.

Hot Spiked Cider

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray on Food Network's 30 Minute Meals
Try using a locally-produced apple cider, if possible. Local ingredients make it to the market faster and therefore are fresher. To make things extra festive, serve this cider in mugs rimmed with sugar, or topped with orange twists, whipped cream or nutmeg.
Ingredients:

2 quarts apple cider
2 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
4 shots apple brandy

Directions:

1. Heat cider with cloves and cinnamon.
   
2. Pour a shot of apple brandy into a mug and fill with cider.

Servings: Approximately eight drinks, depending on mug size

Winter's Chill

I know I live in New England and I should not complain about the cold but..... I really want to start walking again.  By the end of week it is suppose to get up to the 40's.  I can do 40's.  

Last winter I took a spill down the stairs and busted up my foot.  It took six weeks before I could wear a shoe so basically I was trapped with no one to help me out.  It was a very depressing time.

This year I am in a better place and getting active again will really help keep me there.

I no longer have a treadmill and can't afford to join the gym right now so I must learn to love my recumbent bike on the days I cannot go outside.  

Boring.....

I can watch television or listen to tunes to make the time pass by quickly.  Maybe I can try chanting.  "I must I must I must reduced my butt". 

The hardest part is getting started. If you need some help getting started, read this. 

Snow Flowers

Snow Flowers, originally uploaded by Catnip Intoxicating.

In my yard.

Snow Drops

Snow Drops, originally uploaded by Catnip Intoxicating.

Taken in my yard.

A Surprise When I Pulled Up

A Surprise When I Pulled Up, originally uploaded by Catnip Intoxicating.

When I got home today, there were three deer in my yard. I managed to get a picture before they took off into the woods.

Frozen Still

A beautiful but VERY CHILLY day. I need to write but cannot get myself in the mood.

Sunshine Day

Image by Catnip Intoxicating via Flickr

Its so nice to see the sunshine and the snow melt away.

Snow Job!

I keep belly aching about wanting a new camera but I am getting a snow blower this year!  I have no clue how to use one but it will be fun to learn!

Got Up Early To Take Snow Pictures

Its already snowing in Kittenland!

Good Bye For Now Chippy

I have not seen Chippy, The Chipmunk for about two weeks. This means it is time for him to go into hibernation.

We had a good time together this year. There was some tragedy in form of a bobcat.....

The late summer chippies arrived and once again we had chippies all over the place.

They kept me company as I talked on the phone outside on my steps.

They followed me in the woods when I went on a photo shoot.

It will be many months before I see him again.

I will miss you Chippy.

Snow This Weekend?

They are calling for 2-4 inches of snow this weekend.  Now I have a four inch rule, if its more than 4, I do not leave the door.  I do not think my little car can handle it. 

The first snow is pretty. If it indeed happens, I will take pictures!

Hot coco and a roaring fire for me!