I WAS TEMPTED TO HAUL A FEW SUMMER THINGS OUT OF THE SHED

 AT OUR COUNTRY ROAD WALKING SPOT

My Monday blog published without any problems so I must have got all my gosh darn ding dang words lined up just right for the big B.  Looks like me and Blogger are back on an even keel.

Another gorgeously sunny day had Pheebs and I out to our country road walking spot this morning for half a walk.  Heading north with the wind at our backs was fine, but turning around partway and walking back to the Jeep with the icy wind on my face was not so good.

 SNOW CONTINUES TO SLOWLY MELT OFF OF AREA FIELDS

 SNOW MELTS SLOWER IN THE SHADED FORESTS

Home again, I found myself wandering around our yard rather aimlessly looking for something of interest to do.  Raked up a couple piles of birdseed husks, fired up the leaf blower and cleaned our front porch off, burnt some trash in the burning barrel, and chopped away at a few icy spots around the sidewalk.  I was tempted to haul a few summer things out of the shed but had to keep reminding myself that this is not Spring.  For sure we still have freezing cold temperatures, snowfalls, and winter storms ahead of us.  This weather we are having at the moment is a teaser so it's important to remain wary and not succumb to Spring Fever.  I guess the next celebratory stepping stone to Spring will be St. Patrick's Day nearly a month from now.

 OUR FRONT YARD FROG POND IS STILL FROZEN OVER

 DESPITE A HIGH OF 48F TODAY THE SNOW IN OUR FRONT YARD DOESN'T SEEM TO BE IN ANY BIG HURRY TO MELT

 AN OLD WOOD KNOT EMERGES FROM OUR FRONT FLOWER BED

 A NEIGHBOR'S CHAIR BUT WITHOUT THE NEIGHBOR IN IT

 OUR AFTERNOON POND WALK

An afternoon walk for Pheebs and I but it was another short one.  Pheebs didn't seem to be into a walk and my right leg was bothering me again.  

Thirteen years ago today Kelly and I hosted an impromptu get-together south of Quartzsite Arizona at the foot of the Kofa Mountains.  Yes, you read that right.  We actually hosted a get-together of people:)) Remember to click the pics to make them larger if you get there......A Get Together In The Desert.  

GROANER'S CORNER:(( University Courses For Men And Women::  Whatsamatta University's Seminars For Men's Fall Catalogue.  Once again, the female staff at Whatsamatta University will be offering courses for men of all marital statuses in an attempt to help males and females understand each other better. Attendance in at least 10 of the following is required.

1. Combatting Stupidity
2. You Too Can Do Housework
3. Resistance to Beer
4. How To Properly Fill An Ice Tray
5. We Do Not Want Sleazy Underwear For Christmas (Give Us Credit Cards)
6. Understanding The Female Response To Coming Home Drunk At 4:00am

7. Wonderful Laundry Techniques (also called "Don't Wash My Silks")

8.  To Go Shopping With Your Mate Without Getting Lost
9. Get A Life - Learn To Cook
10. How Not To Act Like An Idiot When You Are Obviously Wrong
11. Spelling - Even You Can Get It Right
12. Understanding Your Financial Incompetence
13. You, The Weaker Sex
14. Reasons To Give Flowers
15. Garbage - Getting It To The Curb
16. You Cannot Always Wear Whatever You Please
17. How To Put Down A Toilet Seat
18. Give Me A Break - Why We Know Your Excuses Are Lies
19. H20. The Remote Control - Overcoming Your Dependency

20. The Remote Control - Overcoming Your Dependency
21. Helpful Posture Hints For Couch Potatoes
22. Mother-in-Laws Are People Too
23. The Weekend And Sports Are Not Synonymous
24. How Not To Act Younger Than Your Children
25. You Too Can Be A Designated Driver
26. Male Bonding: Leave Your Friends At Home
27. Attainable Goal - Omitting Foul Expletives From Vocabulary
28. You Don't Really Need That Porsche

Whatsamatta University's Seminars For Women's Fall Catalogue.  Once again, the male staff at Whatsamatta University will be offering courses for women of all marital statuses in an attempt to help males and females understand each other better. Attendance in at least 10 of the following is required.
1. Combatting The Impulse To Nag
2. You Can Change The Oil Too
4. How To Properly Fill A Beer Mug
5. We Do Not Want Ties For Christmas
6. Understanding The Female Causes Of Male Drunkenness
7. How To Do All Your Laundry In One Load And Have More Time To Watch Football

8. Parenting - Your Husband Gave You Children So You Could Have Someone Other Than Him To Boss Around
9. How To Encourage Your Husband To Cook More And Be Able To Stomach His Slop
10. How Not To Sob Like A Sponge When Your Husband Is Right
11. Get A Life - Learn To Kill Spiders Yourself
12. Balancing A Checkbook - Even You Can Get It Right
13. Comprehending Credit Card Spending Limits And Financial Responsibility
14. You, The Whining Sex
15. Shopping - Doing It In Less Than 16 Hours
16. If You Want To Know How That Looks On You, Ask Your Mother
17. How To Close The Garage Door
18. If You Don't Want An Excuse, Don't Demand An Explanation
19. How To Go Fishing With Your Mate And Not Catch Pneumonia
20. Living Without Power Windows - How To Turn A Crank

21. Romanticism - The Whole Point Of Caviar, Candles, And Conversation
22. How To Retain Your Composure While Your Husband Is Relaxing By Himself
23. Why You Don't Need To Invite Your Mother Over Every Weekend
24. Payday And Shopping Are Not Synonymous
25. How To Act Younger Than Your Mother
26. You Too Can Carry A Backpack
27. Female Friendship - Why Your Best Friends Are Not The Women Who Complain About You The Most
28. Learning To Appreciate The Beer Belly And Lard Butt Morphologies Of Men
29. Attainable Goal - Catching A Ball Before It Stops Moving
30. How To Close The Top On The Toothpaste

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