lazy weekend

This weekend was clear, bright and sunny.   It was also colder than a tin toilet on the shady side of a glacier.  Kyle and I admired the sunshine's it made beautiful sculptural shapes and shadows on the bare tree limbs being thrashed by the bitter East wind, and stayed safely ensconced in our side-by-side lazy boys.  I plugged into a Terry Pratchett audible book, and knitted a mitten.  Kyle plugged in his laptop and researched homes in tropical climes.  When a home is reasonably priced, we are learning to ask, "What's wrong with it?"  I think sellers often ask for the moon when they would be willing to settle for the International Space Station.  And of course, we won't buy anything sight unseen.  I still like the big island of Hawaiii, but Puerto Rico is a possibility and there's something to be said for the American Virgin Islands.  It's years in the future though.  We just like to get a good idea of the market.  Something tropical, low maintenance, ocean view with at least one guest room so you can all come and visit.  Florida doesn't have any topography.  The ocean is rising, and just a few feet of storm surge will submerge most of the state.

After a Sunday of sloth and snacking, I'm headed off to Weight Watchers today.  I'll wear layers of clothes so I can shed the weatherproofing before I weigh in.

Mercy on the folks  in the midwest, Oklahoma and Texas.  Stay home, stay safe.  Celebrate thanksgiving with the extended family in some other month.  Share your turkey with the next-door neighbors this year.

On Black Friday, we are planning on shunning the shopping frenzy.  and instead, we will hunt down and bring home a Christmas tree.  Photos to follow.  News at eleven.