January 11, 2017 Warding Off Cabin Fever

Almost done with clearing off
the deck on Monday.

Looking southeast from
the deck.

Monday's valley fog as seen
from the north ridge.

Monday 1/9. We had received 4-1/2" of new snow over the past 24 hours, which necessitated more shoveling.  JB shoveled a couple paths and I finally cleared off the deck, again.  This is the one winter chore that I really do not care for, but it is one that cannot be ignored.  Our high for the day was 32, and that was so warm that I had to take my coat off while I was shoveling.

The early morning breeze quickly disappeared, but the valley fog stuck around all day.  Fortunately, we were way above it.

The key to warding off cabin fever is to keep busy.  But not just with things you have to do, rather with things you want to do.  We both do a lot of reading, but for me, crafting is what keeps it at bay.  Thank goodness Elsie's birthday is in January. . .

JB is feeling fine now.  Not quite sure what caused his intestinal problem.  Probably a reaction to being cooped up with me for so long.  The last time he was off the mountain was 12/27.  The tires for Miss Kitty won't be ready until Friday or later, and since MAX is having chain issues, Larry and Elsie will pick them up for us and Mr. Sixes will deliver them, along with our mail and a few groceries.  We have such great neighbors!

Tuesday 1/10. It was 16 and overcast this morning with an inch of new snow.  More snow fell off and on, until around 9:00 am when it was definitely on.  At which time I went back to bed for an hour.  Sleeping also helps to ward off cabin fever, and, for me, winter weather induces hibernation.

I finished a book that Santa brought us for Christmas, Washington Myths and Legends.  Very interesting!  And also did some more crafting.

Snow kept on falling until around 1:00 pm, but it was very light and fine.  Very hard to see unless looking against barn red battery room.  Probably didn't even get an inch.  Our high for the day was 20.

JB baked a cranberry pound cake this afternoon, which turn out just perfect.  Delicious!  The recipe says it will only keep for two days, so guess what we snacked on this evening, and plan to have for breakfast.

Wednesday 1/11. It is 12 degrees this morning and overcast with a light breeze.  I think we are both going back to bed after the girls and dogs are fed.

Thought for the day: Either run the day or the day runs you.  Seen on Facebook