Ice Storms. They are beautiful to look at, and provide photgraphic opportunities...BUT...this one broke a few limbs off of my fir ball, making holes. I've nurtured and shaped the thing since it was knee-high. Now it looks like a Nerf ball the dog got ahold of. That damn Punxsutawney Phil, he just HAD to see his shadow.
This ice storm also stopped the electricity. It's a good thing I burn candles regularly and had several on hand. But still, I think I will start saving my nickles so I can buy a generator. Power outages bore me, and makes writing this newsletter somewhat difficult.
However, since I will now need to cook the entire contents of what thawed in the freezer, EVERYBODY'S invited to dinner! BYOB
And speaking of frozen foods...
Jen tells us the best TV Dinner to buy is Salsbury Steak, with mashed potatos and corn. She doesn't buy the fried chicken anymore because the pieces are mostly crust and unidentifiable. "It could be anything," she says, "too many foods taste *just like chicken*." (But Jen...the corn isn't fake.)
Tim got quite numb after drinking much 'Virginia Lightning', and a little belligerent towards a couple of guys wearing ear studs. Even with his wifes' disapproval, he got one of hers and put it through his lobe. When the guys laughed at him for doing the wrong ear, he removed it and pierced the other one. He remembered none of this the next day, but knew it was true, for the pain and swelling were evident.
Reggie has got a new life! He has signed a contract with a recording company, and begins a singing tour throughout the south this week. We wish him success.
CoffeyMate was just going about her business, and didn't notice an identical car had parked next to hers while she was in the Post Office. And, it wasn't until she opened the door and saw a passenger that she realized her mistake.
Philly is growing weary of having to call the heater repairman to fix the furnace. He's had to come and work on it nearly every other day for 2 weeks. But since his handi-work only lasts a day, he has dropped his rate from $40 an hour to $25. Of course, parts are extra.
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Somebody at the bar told us the Farmers' Almanac said there were to be three major winter storms during the month of February. So, that's one down.
Your President,
Kaye Coffey