Happy Valentine's Day!!

With Valentine's Day approaching, here we are with a snowstorm!  A couple of winters ago the only time we got snow was on Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day.  That was the winter that it was 50 degrees a couple days before Christmas.  But, we made up for it later. 

It is snowing here right now, and started a little after midnight last night.  It has been intermittant, but much more is forecast for this afternoon into evening.  Just in time for me to go to work!  I have enjoyed days off for the past several and now start a 4 night stretch on.

Last Sunday Rob and Rachel and Hayden and I all met at Belleayre for a day of cross country skiing.  Hayden was much better, and Rob and Rachel, who had never been, did pretty good! I was glad that they were able to go.  It is more fun most times with someone else along.  And, I am slowly getting a little better too, falling less often, and better at going down inclines.  I also went mid week last week by myself and had a great time on fresh powdery snow.  Today would be a lovely day to go.  SIGH   Hopefully the snow will last until I am off again, next week.

I am in the midst of winter projects though, so skiing is definitely a distraction.  I still have to finish the boat cushions.  I am almost ready to send my tax stuff to my accountant.  That will be a big relief.  AND I have several books to finish.  It is nice to have a list of things to do though and be able to do them.  I think of all the people whose lives were disrupted by the earthquake in Haiti, and am thankful for the roof over my head, the job to go to, and the lists of things I CAN do.  I had thought of volunteering to go on a medical mission to Haiti to help out, but have not found the right opportunity.  Most of the nursing/medical teams want two or more weeks commitment, which I cannot do right now. 

Mike is currently out at sea, heading down to St. Martin.  He left Green Turtle Cay on Sunday, and hopefully will be at his destination within the next two weeks.