What a difference a week can make

Last Sunday, we were above the freezing mark for the first time in 357 hours, as reported by one weather reporter. Today nearly all the 9+ inches of snow we received on the 15th has melted. We're looking forward to March coming in like a Lamb.

This large pile of snow is melting but is blocking
the sidewalk--the rest of the street/sidewalks are clear

Our garage floor had lots of sand that the car carried in. With milder weather, I was able to sweep up the sand so we wouldn't track it into the house. I was happy to get that done!

Yesterday, we went for a walk in the neighborhood for the first time since late January. This morning I noticed that a portion of the path was underwater from the heavy rains last night. 

Last Friday, we stopped in at the local CVS to get our 2nd Shingrix shot. We had the first one last fall but, when the COVID-19 vaccine became available, we got those and then had to wait at least two weeks before getting this vaccine. I didn't have a sore arm but felt tired without much energy yesterday. Today is much better. I sometimes wonder where all the vaccines reside in my body. When I think about all that I've had from childhood to the present, it's quite a few.

Wherever you are, I hope you enjoy the beginning of March.

Weather in the News

Our temperatures are above freezing for the first time in about two weeks! Even though we had nearly 10 inches of snow and cold temperatures near zero, we didn't have any power outages or broken water pipes and are thankful. The news stories coming from Texas are hard to believe, don't you agree?

First Shovel

Almost Finished

Can we make it up the drive? The garage door is open.

Birthday cake? (Taken through the window screen.)

Because of the deep snow and sidewalks that are covered, outdoor walks aren't possible right now. We have the option of walking or running indoors and take advantage of this as often as possible. Ray has shoveled quite a few times and gets a good workout every time.

In my last post, I was speculating about the Superbowl game. It wasn't anything like I hoped it would be. We turned off the TV before the game was over. 

Since then, we have watched a few college basketball games and are looking forward to March Madness. Indianapolis and the state of Indiana are hosting all the NCAA games this year. March is only a week away, so Spring can't be far behind. 

Superbowl Sunday 2021

 We're experiencing the coldest weather of the season this week! About a week ago, we purchased a snow shovel when we expected several inches of snow. We were surprised the next morning to find our driveway, the street, and our sidewalks cleared! I'm guessing that the homeowner's association takes care of the snow following a certain amount of snow. We've had several one-inch snowfalls that Ray has cleared with our new shovel, including this morning.

Halfway finished

We both have had two shots of vaccine for COVID-19 without any side effects. In a few weeks, we plan to get our second shingles vaccination. After that, we should be up to date!

Ray watched the IU vs. Iowa basketball game with an exciting win over a ranked opponent. I watched the last few seconds. Later, we'll tune in to watch Superbowl LV. It should be an intense game and probably high scoring. Will Tom Brady get another Superbowl ring, or can Patrick Mahomes win back-to-back championships? We won't know until much later. Are you rooting for the Buccaneers or the Chiefs?