Another Inside Day

Elkmont, Alabama

Weather: low 26 degrees, high 30 degrees, cloudy skies, light snow flurries

The roads are still considered impassable here in Limestone County, but tomorrow should be better. Even though people are being asked to stay at home, our garbage was picked up today, rather than on it's normal day, which was yesterday. I didn't have it out because I didn't think the garbage folks would be doing their thing. Luckily, I saw them coming down the road and was able to get our stuff out before they drove by.

About mid-afternoon, I started the truck and drove around the neighborhood, being careful to take my time. The roads in our neighborhood are in good shape, primarily because there was so much four wheeler traffic on them yesterday. I didn't venture out on to state road 127, since there is a hill we have to go down to get to the first stop sign, and I couldn't tell if it was iced up or not. There was some traffic on the state road, so we may be able to get out to go to the eye doctor for our yearly exams tomorrow.

So far, there has been little melting of the snow and ice, and the forecast for the next three days is not promising. Lows in the low teens and highs in the mid 20s are not conducive to melting the bad stuff.

So, what do we do when we're stuck in the house like this? About what you would expect: television, reading, surfing the web, a little house cleaning, a little cooking..... Just about what most people do in the same situation. Are we getting cabin fever yet? No, but I can't say what will happen if I can't get Carolyn out and about tomorrow. Even if it is to go for eye exams.

I saw an excellent football game last night, as Auburn won the BCS championship on a last second field goal, 22 to 19. Both teams played well and both deserved to win. As it was, the SEC won the BCS championship for the fifth game in a row. With all the changes in the league next season, it will be interesting to see which teams stand out.

More later, be safe.

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