Wednesday, January 14, 2009

The Thaw

Amazingly, the snow is gone here now. The last two days have been above freezing, and everything is now mushy and muddy. I assume we'll have some colder weather again before spring truly arrives, but I think it's on its way. There are even small flowers - "snowbells" and narcissus - popping up through the earth.

I wish I would have had my camera on my walk today. Aengus played King of the Hill on a 10' tall mound of manure. Particularly nice after the thaw we've had. Bath time for him today.

I have extended my return ticket to the States until March 4th - my last legal day here unless I decide to seek employment. Whether here or there, I will have to find a new job. Kind of a crossroads for me, I suppose, and not particularly inspiring given the current economic situation (which is not much better here than there). I am feeling okay about it, though, and trust I will be able to find something. I've always been an optimist, though...

Hope this finds you well. Stay warm and be safe.

4 comments:

Joel said...

Bring some of the thaw this way.

We will look forward to seeing you again.

Joel

jane said...

It is never going to be warm here again.

kate carpenter said...

I was actually sweating on my walk today. No hat, no gloves, and only my thin jacket. Sorry!

denise said...

It has warmed up to 16 degrees below zero at 10 a.m. Cozy !