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Now for the news around here.
We have seen very little snow this week. Only 3-4 ” on the ground at any given time.
It seems that our location between the lakes has rerouted the storm away from us again.
Just 1-1 1/2 hours in any direction receives the brunt of all storms.
I feel blessed. We have our car in the garage. But the kids have to park on the driveway.
I don’t miss those days where I needed to get on the road an hour earlier than normal. Or even the time it took to clear the car.
Our HOA has a contract where trucks are sent out to plow if we get 2″ or more. It is worth every penny. My husband would be shoveling not only ours but everyone’s driveways.
Most of the neighbors are older than we are. But we don’t have a snowblower so he uses a shovel. He says he likes the manual work.
He brings up their trash cans every week. And he offers to do any lifting that needs to be done.
I worry because he even does these things the day after his chemo. It shows on those days how much it takes out of him. But that is his nature. And nothing will change that.
Having the perfect amount of packing snow brought its own rewards.
Miss Jo and a friend had the opportunity to take a hike and ice skate and even go sledding on the large hill just behind my home. It is better known as the “16th hole” and the “black tees”. LOL. They built a snowman on the tee box and made a “golf club” to put in his hands.
They were out over 3 hours. With all the snow clothes, hats and masks, only their eyes showed. Still they each could share the fun and togetherness they have been missing.
The close friendship the two girls shared was fun to see. I am blessed to have watched their fun.
We all take and appreciate every moment like that since they are few and far between.
How have you all coped? Single moms, kids home learning or going face to face to school?
Yourself working from home and balancing parenting through the day?
Some of you having to learn to teach your child that is really suffering to learn due to Covid keeping them away from their special teachers. And you having to curtail or change the way you are able to see family and friends.
If you wish to share a bit of your own stories I would love to hear them. Learn how you are all getting on and to lend my hope and thoughts to you all.
Bloggers are resilient. They can be fierce friends and allies. We are stronger together than when we stand alone.
This is the reason Over The Moon was born.
Hugz to all of you.
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Sorry for being so late. We don’t get snow here but rain. We haven’t seen much rain here which is not good. I am at #171, #172 and #173. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful week.
In California I would worry about no rain. I hope you will see some soon. I look forward to seeing what you brought this week. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Hi, Marilyn; thank you for hosting another great party! We got a few inches of snow; my daughters are all grown up and working abroad this year, but I did think of those days of snow sculptures and tobogganing, so much fun! I was watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, got distracted, and forgot to join until now, but I guess it is better late than never; I am sharing #170 Coffee in Mexico and “Café con Leche”. Have a wonderful rest of the week!
It is always great to catch up Irene. I am sure the girls are also thinking if you. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
Thank you for hosting the party. How fun for your granddaughter to get out and spend a few hours in the snow with her friend, and how fun for you to get to watch her. Our links this week are: #56, #57, & #169. Have a great week.
Thank you Amy. These are the memories I like to make and hope they will always be cherished. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
Thanks for hosting! I am 165-168 this week!
You are welcome Amber. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
I’m a bit late catching up this week. Thank you SO much for featuring my cake.
We finally got snow! Not much… But it’s the first we’ve seen here in years.
Thanks for hosting and have a great week xx
You are welcome Kate. Congrats again! I am seeing so many getting “firsts” in the weather. I hope we get as many first for Spring, but nicer! Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
Hi there Marilyn! I am sharing at number 147 this week. I’m back form a very long time off blogging! I’m happy to to be reading your news again! HUGS my sweet friend! 🙂
It is so good to see you again Dee Dee. I hope you were happy and healthy during your break. I am very close to Ontario and we have the same weather. It is bitter cold this week! Stay warm.
Hi Marilyn, I shared number 146 this week. Here in Ontario Canada we’ve had snow since before Christmas. Feb-April seems to be the months the temperatures really love to drop, so we’ve been trying to stay warm, LOL. Thank you so much for hosting and I hope you have a great week!
I am very close to Ontario and we have the same weather. It is bitter cold this week! Stay warm. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Our state Oklahoma received a blast of frigid air today such that temperatures are staying below freezing for the next week, even down to 0 degrees F one night. For us, this is cold, even for February. Only snow flurries are in the forecast but today we had freezing rain, which we dread more than snow-there were multiple accidents on the roads today. At #144 I left a post with a true story a sweet friend graciously allowed me to share, sad but has a happy ending.
I hope you get through all that without losing power or worse. I will pray for you all. I wonder what you put on he roads to help. We use salt, but under 30F it doesn’t help. Stay home and stay safe! Thanks for sharing!
We’re not getting much (or any) snow here yet, but they say some might be coming. I’m hoping not. Haha. Snow days aren’t the same as when you’re a kid. 😉 Thanks for hosting us. 🙂 I brought by some Sticky Rice Rolls (Fan Tuan). Hope you enjoy!
I hear you about growing up and things being different. I couldn’t make it up the hill for the sled! I haven’t had sticky rice in a few months. Time to get my shopping list together! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
We have been getting buried in snow! It’s gotten so that it’s tough to even go snowshoeing because I sink so much. But we have been hiking and snowshoeing anyway and based on all the tracks we’ve been following lots of other people have been too. #62-64 this week.
Wow! Jim has had the same trouble. He is forced to stay on the cart path (golf course). But it does take him around the lake. Most of our wildlife hasn’t gone south so it is interesting. they are bolder since the food is mostly hidden. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Hey Marilyn, I’m at 108, 109, 110 this week. We are trying to celebrate Mardi Gras within our family bubble, and it’s actually been fun to have the closeness with the family. Tom and I got our first vaccine today. All my anxiety was centered on getting him into the medical center with his scooter. In the 1970s, I never thought about how life would be at this age!
Congrats on getting the vaccine!! It is tough here. Even my husbands oncologist can’t get Jim in. There just isn’t enough yet to go around. It gives me comfort knowing that folks I know CAN get it now. We will just stay home and enjoy these 4 walls. I can’t imagine the scooter. Do you have a way to transport it? I think the wheelchair is hard enough. Thank good ness we don’t need it that often. I am glad you found a way to celebrate! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Hi Marilyn, I’m late to the party, we got caught up in the Super Bowl last night! I brought my Paella this week, #104. I will keep your husband in my prayers, he sounds like a kind soul helping all the neighbors. Mine is the same way but his heart condition limits what he can do these days. We are in for a week of snow here in New England, it’s in the forecast for 4 days out of the seven. Let’s all stay safe and warm! ~Leslie
I will also pray for your husband. Did you ever realize that the thoughtful and helpful people are those that think of their own need last? It is amazing. It makes me hopeful to see so many good people around. Stay out of that snow and stay warm! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Marilyn,
My Link Ups for today are #98, 99 and 100!!
Thanks so much for hosting! I really appreciate the work and time you put in to host a party. I thank you too for visiting each link to pick out features….Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Debbie
You are more than welcome Debbie. Hosting is a bit selfish since yoou bring the links to me and I don’t need to find these great posts on my own. LOL. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Thank you so much for hosting this link party. I’ve added 3 of my most recent recipes – #91, #92, and #95.
We’ve had a tiny bit of snow, but it only stuck for a few hours. Since I’m not a cold-weather kind of person, that’s fine with me. I really look forward to spring!
Have a wonderful week!
We think alike Debby! I miss my time on the deck. and fresh air!! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Thanks so much for hosting, Marilyn! Have a lovely week!
Niky @ The House on Silverado
You are welcome Niky! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Good morning, Marilyn! You are so right – we bloggers are a resilient bunch. Have a wonderful week! Thanks for hosting!
I am glad you agree Katie! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Thank you so much for a wonderful party and I hope you had a great weekend.
Thank you Chas. Same to you! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Happy Monday, Marilyn. Thanks so much for hosting each week. What a great idea to start the FaceBook group. I’m at #’s 72-75. Hope you have a great week. Blessings!
You are welcome Donna. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Hi Marilyn,
I am sharing at 69,70, & 71 (I have to tell you quick before I forget). My heart goes out to all the Mom’s with school age children trying to manage jobs, home and school life in this new normal. We have teachers in our family along with some who are homeschooling now and working from home. Some days it is a real struggle for them. Thanks for the party and have a good week!
Miz Helen
I can imagine Miz Helen you have seen all sides. I think we will all learn something from this and offer more possibilities to fit all future needs. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up with my first RVers Linkup. Looking for blog posts about adventures, tips, and experiences RVing through the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
That sounds interesting Dee. I will note the date so I can come and read some stories! I hope to be able to travel again soon. I miss it and am getting a bit older to travel too far in one day. Thank goodness for not having to rush! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Gonna be another snow filled week here as well! Thank you for hosting! I’m bit late to the party, but have shared #’s 65 and 66. Have a great week!
I am hoping the snow lets up soon. But it seems in Michigan we have very short falls and springs, so it may be a few weeks. Stay safe and warm! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
Hi Marilyn
I am #58 this week. A memory of visiting the Garden District of New Orleans last year. It is such a pretty place and full of gorgeous mansions and big oak trees plus history.
I am sorry to hear your husband is getting chemo! Wishing him the best results and good health soon. My husband is the same way–he goes out of his way to help everyone.
Out Rockies had snow but not where I live, It has been so dry that a prairie grass fire began today and burned 100 acres in the area. We are hoping for snow!
Oh my Pat! That is awful. I guess we all get our share of weather scares. I have never been to New Orleans but it is on my list of places to visit. my husband was diagnosed in 2005 with Multiple myeloma. Right now it has no cure, but it attacks the immune system as well as blood and bones. The risk is secondary cancers. When he got it the disease was mainly infected older people. But as they can make a better diagnosis they are seeing more cases. and since the younger are getting it, there are healthier people so the research is much better for drugs and such. He has a smoldering type, and has almost doubled his expected life projection. We are hopeful with the progress in drugs he may even be cured. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!
We had temps reach close to 80 degrees last week here on the TX Gulf Coast. So, no snow for us!
Tonight I shared my menu for this month (#12).
Thanks for hosting, Marilyn. I hope your week goes well!
This is the time of year to enjoy Texas. The humidity I hear is awful! I demand perfect conditions, LOL. Thanks Shannon. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the week!
We’ve been getting a ton of snow! Just today we got another 7 inches! Anyway, thanks for hosting – I’m number 44 this week. Enjoy your week!
Shelley
No Shelley, nope! Not this girl. Even though we get our share at times, the storms seem to just be north or south of me. I am content in my old age to just watch it snow. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the week!
We finally got our snow here in the Bitterroots! It is expected to snow all week, and while it seems like a lot of extra work to shovel, etc. I know we will need the snowmelt come garden time. Thanks for hosting, I appreciate it!
That is true Melynda. there is always a plus if you look for it!! Thanks for sharing and enjoy the week!
Hi Marilyn:
I’m #27, #28 and #29 this week. Hope you are doing well!
Thank you Debbie! We are doing great. I hope you are too! Thanks for sharing and enjoy the week!
I am at 10 and 24.
We are getting more snow tonight. Very pretty!
I love the snow when it is falling, when it has no tracks, when the sun makes it twinkle, and when I don’t need to clean it up. Enjoy how pretty it is because there is something magical about a snow fall. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the week!
No snow for us, just really cold temps for us southerners! And rain and wind. I can’t recall this much wind!
I am #’s 20, 22 & 23: Happenings on the Homestead #103, Super Homemade Onion Dip, and Finding Focus in the Chaos.
Enjoy the snow! And have a great week!
Melissa | Little Frugal Homestead
I will take rain and wind if the temps are hight enough!! Sounds like goo things are on the way. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the week!
I’m 9 and 11 this week.
We go out once a week to a book store and sit and have coffee. It’s enough to keep us going!
No snow for us, but plenty in the mountains. And a sunny day at least 3 times a week is mood-lifting.
I just think about spring time gardening and plan for it by buying what I will need when it’s time to get outside.
Wait… I just remembered the fruit trees will need to be pruned back, so I will be outside sooner then later 🙂
Thank you Rachelle. You just gave me a breath of fresh air to look forward to! We have been super cold, butwas saved by the snow storm and bight sunny days. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the week!