Now I Know...
Why the Snowbirds Leave....
The snow is beautiful but the bitter winds are near intolerable. Alberta Clipper, Arctic blast, whatever...wind chill is a phrase I wish I didn't have to use anymore. Today I was getting gas at the Citgo on Onondaga Hill and the auto pay was malfunctioning because of the snow and ice in the credit card slot! I am finding myself understanding more and more about why the snowbirds flock to your area. Reason #1: Icy surfaces are scary. I have perfected a shuffle that comes in handy on troublesome pavements.
#2: Skin lotions just don't help the dry, cracked roughness. Oh, and the itching...
#3: Greyness...anyone who's known me for even a short time will realize I hate GRAY/GREY...the worst being grey skies.
#4: The wind and cold. Remember that windy walk we took at OCC Shawn? Brrrr exponentially.
I'm so glad you guys came for a visit (so brave in this weather) but we all felt bad for Katie's pain.(Katie, I'm so dental- phobic that I could really feel your pain. I hope you're feeling better as you plan the treatment you need.) Unfortunately, you two will continue, like all of us, to have experiences with un-wellness...don't be discouraged! You have to do what you can to be proactive--the basic things 'they' say help, like exercise, good food etc, but you two really need to explore some sort of relaxation/energy therapy. You're probably doing some variation of rolling your eyes, but look into it. If you say you're too busy to do that, I say "Aha! Exactly why you need it!"
I thought it was odd, Shawn, that you were typing and polishing your COWBOY boots at the same time.Never thought I'd say 'your' and 'cowboy boots' together!!! Yee-hhaa. Katie, you have done a great thing!
Maria's house sold and people have been working in there for a week. Regina stopped and talked to a worker there and it seems like the house will be reconverted to a three family. It was sold for $53,000!
Gabrielle prob won't tell you about her fabulous streak on the court. Wed night she made 24 points, had 11 rebounds and 4 steals! Remember she made 23 the game after you were here, and the game after THAT she made 21! Tomorrow's the first round of championship games---being held at our court ---and the winners of those games play on Sunday. Also on Wed night they had a "senior" player night. One of the girls wrote poems for each of the graduating teammates, and this is the one written for and read aloud that night:
"Then there's Gabe, you think she's so sweet,
Well, we've seen the best of her, let's just say she can't stand getting beat.
Gabe is really a lot holier than most
but if you play against her, you're pretty much toast.
We call her Bubbles but we don't know why,
She shoots, she scores and can jump really high.
We'll miss the leadership and the support,
But most of all we'll miss you growling on the court."
New subject. Keri slipped and fell in a new pizza place in Armory Sq last weekend---it was snowy and the shop didn't have a slush rug inside the door. She hit the wrought iron rail, lost consciousness, and KNOCKED OUT HER FOUR FRONT TEETH!! (Three came out roots and all, one broke to a nib)Are you holding your face like I am just recounting it?? Poor Keri--her job is in customer relations and her speech is very affected. (I talked to her and had a hard time understanding her)Worse, she can't have any dental work done for another 1-2 weeks because of the swelling.
Gabe just said this is a long post, so I'll close it. Thanks again for coming here, especially on my (our) birthday. Seeing your faces made my heart laugh...at least until we got to the airport to drop you off. I suck at goodbyes.
The snow is beautiful but the bitter winds are near intolerable. Alberta Clipper, Arctic blast, whatever...wind chill is a phrase I wish I didn't have to use anymore. Today I was getting gas at the Citgo on Onondaga Hill and the auto pay was malfunctioning because of the snow and ice in the credit card slot! I am finding myself understanding more and more about why the snowbirds flock to your area. Reason #1: Icy surfaces are scary. I have perfected a shuffle that comes in handy on troublesome pavements.
#2: Skin lotions just don't help the dry, cracked roughness. Oh, and the itching...
#3: Greyness...anyone who's known me for even a short time will realize I hate GRAY/GREY...the worst being grey skies.
#4: The wind and cold. Remember that windy walk we took at OCC Shawn? Brrrr exponentially.
I'm so glad you guys came for a visit (so brave in this weather) but we all felt bad for Katie's pain.(Katie, I'm so dental- phobic that I could really feel your pain. I hope you're feeling better as you plan the treatment you need.) Unfortunately, you two will continue, like all of us, to have experiences with un-wellness...don't be discouraged! You have to do what you can to be proactive--the basic things 'they' say help, like exercise, good food etc, but you two really need to explore some sort of relaxation/energy therapy. You're probably doing some variation of rolling your eyes, but look into it. If you say you're too busy to do that, I say "Aha! Exactly why you need it!"
I thought it was odd, Shawn, that you were typing and polishing your COWBOY boots at the same time.Never thought I'd say 'your' and 'cowboy boots' together!!! Yee-hhaa. Katie, you have done a great thing!
Maria's house sold and people have been working in there for a week. Regina stopped and talked to a worker there and it seems like the house will be reconverted to a three family. It was sold for $53,000!
Gabrielle prob won't tell you about her fabulous streak on the court. Wed night she made 24 points, had 11 rebounds and 4 steals! Remember she made 23 the game after you were here, and the game after THAT she made 21! Tomorrow's the first round of championship games---being held at our court ---and the winners of those games play on Sunday. Also on Wed night they had a "senior" player night. One of the girls wrote poems for each of the graduating teammates, and this is the one written for and read aloud that night:
"Then there's Gabe, you think she's so sweet,
Well, we've seen the best of her, let's just say she can't stand getting beat.
Gabe is really a lot holier than most
but if you play against her, you're pretty much toast.
We call her Bubbles but we don't know why,
She shoots, she scores and can jump really high.
We'll miss the leadership and the support,
But most of all we'll miss you growling on the court."
New subject. Keri slipped and fell in a new pizza place in Armory Sq last weekend---it was snowy and the shop didn't have a slush rug inside the door. She hit the wrought iron rail, lost consciousness, and KNOCKED OUT HER FOUR FRONT TEETH!! (Three came out roots and all, one broke to a nib)Are you holding your face like I am just recounting it?? Poor Keri--her job is in customer relations and her speech is very affected. (I talked to her and had a hard time understanding her)Worse, she can't have any dental work done for another 1-2 weeks because of the swelling.
Gabe just said this is a long post, so I'll close it. Thanks again for coming here, especially on my (our) birthday. Seeing your faces made my heart laugh...at least until we got to the airport to drop you off. I suck at goodbyes.
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