What a busy time! I was out of town on business for five days last week in Nashville. The weather was perfect...highs each day in the mid 60's.
Back here in Minnesota it was in the 40's and even low 50's with a TON of snow melting.
Because of all the snow this year, most of the ground around here never froze and the water is really sinking in. The creeks here at Coyote Ridge are really running.
We have lots of snow to melt away yet, but at least it is a start.
Of course as soon as I arrived home Friday a winter storm watch was issued and then updated to a blizzard warning from today until noon tomorrow.
All day it has been changing from sleet to snow and the back to sleet. Before it is all over, we are supposed to get 10-12 inches of snow and lots of drifting.
I would not mind so much if my new tractor and blower had been delivered. It was ordered two weeks ago and was supposed to be here this past Friday.
Business for John Deere must be good.
I really wanted to get back to the office Monday morning and hit the bricks running, but this weather may keep me snowbound here at the Ridge until about noon. It could take a while to blast through the drifts with the tractor and blower.
Our son Andy and his bride to be, Sarah, are getting their wedding day planned in Seattle. In less than a month they will be exchanging vows. We are really anxious to get out there and celebrate with them next month.
Our oldest son Ben and his bride Anna will be flying out with us. They are great folks and fun to be around.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
A Cold Blast
Mother Nature must really be in a bad mood this year. She is really ripping most of the country with weather that is not typical.
Sure, Minnesota gets snow and cold but not this much.
It was a bit chilly on the way in to work this morning as evidenced by the car thermometer.
Add the wind and our windchill was a crisp -41 degrees.
The extra log on the fire last night seemed to do the trick.
I hope you are warm and safe!
Sure, Minnesota gets snow and cold but not this much.
It was a bit chilly on the way in to work this morning as evidenced by the car thermometer.
Add the wind and our windchill was a crisp -41 degrees.
The extra log on the fire last night seemed to do the trick.
I hope you are warm and safe!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Over the Top...But Not Really
I try not to be controversial here and I think I am still above the line in my thinking on this one.
What you are about to read below is not a condemnation of our medical care for seniors, but instead an eye opener.
I hate sweeping generalizations, but the person who wrote this has some pretty thought provoking observations.
Here you go........
Here's the way it should be
Let's put the seniors in jail and the criminals in nursing homes.
This would correct two things in one motion:
Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.
They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs, etc.
They would receive money instead of having to pay it out.
They would have constant video monitoring, so they would be helped instantly if they fell or needed assistance.
Bedding would be washed twice a week and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.
A guard would check on them every 20 minutes.
All meals and snacks would be brought to them
They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
They would have access to a library, weight/fitness room, spiritual counseling, a pool and education...and free admission to in-house concerts by nationally recognized entertainment artists.
Simple clothing - I.e.., shoes, slippers, pj's - and legal aid would be free, upon request.
There would be private, secure rooms provided for all with an outdoor exercise yard complete with gardens.
Each senior would have a P.C., T.V., phone and radio in their room at no cost.
They would receive daily phone calls.
There would be a board of directors to hear any complaints and the ACLU would fight for their rights and protection.
The guards would have a code of conduct to be strictly adhered to, with attorneys available, at no charge to protect the seniors and their families from abuse or neglect.
As for the criminals :
They would receive cold food.
They would be left alone and unsupervised.
They would receive showers once a week.
They would live in tiny rooms, for which they would have to pay $5,000 per month.
They would have no hope of ever getting out.
Maybe one day we will have our priorities straight! What do you think?
What you are about to read below is not a condemnation of our medical care for seniors, but instead an eye opener.
I hate sweeping generalizations, but the person who wrote this has some pretty thought provoking observations.
Here you go........
Here's the way it should be
Let's put the seniors in jail and the criminals in nursing homes.
This would correct two things in one motion:
Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.
They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs, etc.
They would receive money instead of having to pay it out.
They would have constant video monitoring, so they would be helped instantly if they fell or needed assistance.
Bedding would be washed twice a week and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.
A guard would check on them every 20 minutes.
All meals and snacks would be brought to them
They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
They would have access to a library, weight/fitness room, spiritual counseling, a pool and education...and free admission to in-house concerts by nationally recognized entertainment artists.
Simple clothing - I.e.., shoes, slippers, pj's - and legal aid would be free, upon request.
There would be private, secure rooms provided for all with an outdoor exercise yard complete with gardens.
Each senior would have a P.C., T.V., phone and radio in their room at no cost.
They would receive daily phone calls.
There would be a board of directors to hear any complaints and the ACLU would fight for their rights and protection.
The guards would have a code of conduct to be strictly adhered to, with attorneys available, at no charge to protect the seniors and their families from abuse or neglect.
As for the criminals :
They would receive cold food.
They would be left alone and unsupervised.
They would receive showers once a week.
They would live in tiny rooms, for which they would have to pay $5,000 per month.
They would have no hope of ever getting out.
Maybe one day we will have our priorities straight! What do you think?
Sunday, January 23, 2011
A Party
Yesterday we celebrated the 60th wedding anniversary of Sue's folks, Molly and Harv. We had been trying to do that for a month but heavy snow and high winds thwarted those plans until yesterday.
It was a nice sunny day (-6 degrees} so we decided to all meet at a great Mexican restaurant in Owatonna, Minnesota mid-afternoon.
Of course we have a few pictures to remember the day. We took more, but they were a bit blurry so I didn't include them. Sorry if you don't see yourself.
If I do say so myself....what a fine group of people!
The food was outstanding and the portions more that ample. In fact, there is plenty left over for tonight....yum!
Before going to the party yesterday, we stopped at Fleet Farm for some shopping. If they don't have what you are looking for, you don't need it. Man, what a cool store!
After we left the restaurant we went over to Sue's brother's house. Mark and Janet as such good hosts and everyone is very comfortable at their home.
At about 7:00 we decided to head back home. It is a short drive, only about 45 minutes.
By then the temperatures were already falling. By the time we dropped Sue's folks off and arrived back out to Coyote Ridge, the temps had already fallen to 15 below.
A fire in the fireplace quickly took they chill off and all was good.
It was a nice sunny day (-6 degrees} so we decided to all meet at a great Mexican restaurant in Owatonna, Minnesota mid-afternoon.
Of course we have a few pictures to remember the day. We took more, but they were a bit blurry so I didn't include them. Sorry if you don't see yourself.
If I do say so myself....what a fine group of people!
The food was outstanding and the portions more that ample. In fact, there is plenty left over for tonight....yum!
Before going to the party yesterday, we stopped at Fleet Farm for some shopping. If they don't have what you are looking for, you don't need it. Man, what a cool store!
After we left the restaurant we went over to Sue's brother's house. Mark and Janet as such good hosts and everyone is very comfortable at their home.
At about 7:00 we decided to head back home. It is a short drive, only about 45 minutes.
By then the temperatures were already falling. By the time we dropped Sue's folks off and arrived back out to Coyote Ridge, the temps had already fallen to 15 below.
A fire in the fireplace quickly took they chill off and all was good.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Cold
Much of the Midwest woke up to ridiculous temperatures this morning. Out here at Coyote Ridge we dipped down to -24 degrees...and yes, that was the actual temperature. I won't even say what the wind chill was!
I did happen to catch the outside temperature inside the truck after we started "warming up".
I can't complain too much as our neighbors to the North in International Falls, MN checked in with -46 degrees this morning.
A warm up is on the way tomorrow with our high expected to be 10 above.
As a "real" Minnesotan, I am looking forward to not having to wear a coat tomorrow.
I did happen to catch the outside temperature inside the truck after we started "warming up".
I can't complain too much as our neighbors to the North in International Falls, MN checked in with -46 degrees this morning.
A warm up is on the way tomorrow with our high expected to be 10 above.
As a "real" Minnesotan, I am looking forward to not having to wear a coat tomorrow.
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