Moving right along…I’m having an addition built on to my house.

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I love spring in New England. I suppose it’s like this everywhere but I only know of my area..there is nothing as serene as a cool morning around my little world. Mind you, we could easily get three feet of snow tomorrow.

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We have four cats. They’ve been part of the family for years and are much loved. And spoiled of course.

Cats have odd quirks, any cat owner will attest to. Ours are no different. One of them has **issues** with shoes- she HATES them. She will go into attack mode when she sees a pair, or even one shoe, slipper, sandal, clog.

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The weathah forecast for tonight and tomorrow:

A major storm will affect New Hampshire tonight through Wednesday with a variety of weather….from snow to ice to rain. Winter storm warnings are in effect for all of New Hampshire overnight into Wednesday AM. Southern NH: Snow, heavy at times overnight will change to a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain by daybreak making for a slick morning commute.

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At Christmas one of the presents I got was a new crock pot. I’ve been pretty busy and haven’t had too much time to play with it. I already own 5 pots: Four of the older models and a industrial size 8 quart behemoth. I really didn’t NEED a new one….but a good friend thought differently.

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Weather up my way is never consistent. Dammit.

Even warmer air will move in during the next 2 days…including Primary Day tomorrow. Don’t forget to vote!

Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies tonight along with areas of dense fog and spot drizzle.

On Primary Tuesday, we’ll start with lots of low clouds and even areas of drizzle. The airmass, however, is warm enough that we’ll likely see temperatures climb into the 40s in most of the state by late morning and afternoon, and with any breaks of sunshine during the afternoon we could see temperatures into the low to mid 50s in southern portions of the state (that’s saying something considering the hefty snowpack!)

So what does this mean?

ALL THE FREAKIN SNOW IS MELTING!!!

I went roller blading today…the roads were BAREASS, no snow, no ice. A little wet here and there…We had a heat wave. The January Thaw is upon us and I don’t like it already. Good news though- they’re predicting more snow for the coming weekend.

I love Global Warming in New England. Earlier today…it began snowing shortly after noon and hasn’t stopped. The snow is piling up and I just LOVE IT…as visions of snowmobiles fill my imagination!

So all the freaks went out shopping yesterday morning, er, some late Thursday night…to find that perfect bargain.

Black Friday’s bargain frenzy kicked off just after midnight as throngs of shoppers shrugged off Thanksgiving Day fatigue to grab early bird sales on flatscreen TVs, clothes, jewelry and toys.

Electronics - especially high-definition plasma and LCD TVs, GPS navigation devices, Apple’s iPhone and MP3 players - were expected to be among the most sought-after items.

Many retailers offered “doorbuster deals,” which are special sales offered only for the first few hours on Black Friday.

Not me.
I’m all done with my Christmas shopping. I wouldn’t have the patience to go out shopping on a day where millions of others are out; I would definitely get arrested for assault and/or battery against my fellow (crazed) citizens.

Speaking of things I have little to no patience for: Christmas LISTS.

That’s right. I hate being given lists of things others want me to buy them. Where’s the surprise? Where’s the wonder? Don’t gimme that crap you don’t know what to buy people…come on…use your imagination and be creative. An exception to my rule might be for aunts and Grandparents buying for very young kids: You should check with their parents to make sure you’re all not getting the same toys. But that’s about it…I wouldn’t even ask what the little ones WANT beyond that.

I know people, parents, who insist their teenage kids give them a list every year for holiday shopping. How annoying it must be to be a kid now a days. To know exactly what you’re going to get…to know your list demand is your parents command. I never asked for lists from my daughters when they were growing up. Evah! Of course I was an involved and active parent who knew what they needed, wanted and dreamed of owning; shopping for them was fairly easy. It still is too now that they are college aged and a little older. Some claim it’s difficult to buy for tweens and teens; NOT when you know them really well.

I shop all year for Christmas gifts. There are plenty of bargains to be found too- and the WII and other hard to locate items are available before the mad rush sets in. I manage to find things for everyone on MY LIST- which includes most people I know not just the few I decide to budget for at the end of the year. Co-workers, long lost friends, acquaintances, bosses, selectmen, the pizza delivery boy are all people I buy for. Without breaking my meager bank account. I never get gift cards or give cash…those have to be the cheesiest and laziest gifts ever.

Ah well to each their own, I guess. It is a totally foreign concept to me to NOT have my shopping completed by October 1st of each year; all the gifts are wrapped and labeled and put away until the tree is up. Speaking of which, I am decorating for Christmas today since I have the weekend off from work.

SOME of my Santa Collection:

How do you take care of Christmas shopping and similar things? Do you ask for or need lists? Do you wait until the last moment to do your shopping?

My back yard- it began snowing at 8am and it’s piling up. Soon to turn to rain though…

What do you do to relax after a long day at work? Or two? 16 hour days?

How about a nice hot bath??

..in my cheesy tub?? It’s not too bad when the fireplace is lit and glowing!

Add a couple of these and the experience turns into something….else!

Bath bombs…Vanilla, Lavender, and Patchouli scented:

Because of its sweet welcoming scent, pure white Celeste has a euphoric comforting effect. The scent of vanilla is recognized for its ability to relax and entice both men and women. We add a splash of lavender and patchouli to create a sophisticated blend. So, toss a Celeste bomb to your bath and set the mood for what’s to come! Aromatic Description: Vanilla: Rich, warm, sweet. Patchouli: Rich, sweet, woody. Lavender: Fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous, slightly fruity.

The bath bombs are from here. I’ve been using them for several months now- from different companies and I like these best, so far. I will be in the tub for an hour or so once I get home.

Do not disturb!