January 8, 2010

All the local schools are out today due to the 6 inches of snow on the ground and the 10 degree temps. With windchill it is much below zero....burrrrr! I even got out Brody's coat to put on him when he goes out. He loves to bark at the shovel when I am shoveling the deck.
The guys were here the past two days to put in and turn on the gas line. After many months of waiting they did get the line out our road. We now have a gas water heater. We have the gas stove to heat the family room and we pick up the pipes etc. tomorrow in Mt. Vernon. Pat can't install it though until it is safe for him to get on the roof. Maybe awhile....sigh! Then eventually we will have a gas furnace put in which should lower the electric bill considerably and the gas should be somewhat cheaper and more efficient. Seems like there is always something that is needed when you own a home.
Sunday I am going to Akron with Mandi's mom Paula to attend a bridal show. Should be fun. Hope to get some more new ideas. Mandi is attending a similar show in Florida with her friend Holly. Between the two shows we are bound to find some good things.
Off to make some veggie soup. Should be great on a cold day like today and the weekend.
Stay warm everyone! It's cold out there!!!