Time and the cold.

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There was no use getting out the snow blower. It does not blow frozen ice even if it looks like snow. When three hundred pounds of me, simulating an angry gorilla cannot break the “snow”, the snow blower will not work. So, I have frozen stuff all over. I suppose I will have to try and figure out what, exactly, to do. I have a shovel but it is plastic for one thing, and even if I get a metal one I will need a pick or ice chipper as well. That is after a day of sunshine. Wonderful. In any case, I will figure it out. I am not staying here for the holidays.

My lady friend stopped by today. I suppose the laundry places are closed. She wanted to be fed. What I had on hand was not sufficient, so she asked for pizza. Fine, and they delivered amazingly. She has four wheel drive. She still almost got stuck in the driveway. She was worried about it when she arrived. I assured her we (I) would get her unstuck and out if need be and not to worry. After the meal, we played Scrabble. I won this one. She napped, I goofed, it was fine. She had wanted me to go read or something quiet, as my computer is very loud. I suggested she dream of a quiet place and continued on the machine. I was not feeling like serving today, not to that extent. She slept just fine, except for the squirrels in the walls (really, I am sure they are not rats or mice or they would leave evidence of several sorts.

While she was here, she noticed there were people walking around “upstairs”. This is a one level duplex, the “attic” is actually just an unfinished insulation and perhaps storage area. I had noticed people were up there, but pretty much just try to ignore the neighbors. I think they try to have way to many people live there, and tuck some of them up there. When she mentioned it, I decided to call the landlord about it and let him know. As usual, he tried to say there was no one up there. I handed the phone to my lady friend who had been listening to our conversation. He got an earful and no buts about it. After she made absolutely sure he understood, he asked to talk to me again. What can I say. Other than that I hope they do not fall through. Home invasion would not be a fun thing for anyone, except maybe me. I do have a bit of a wild streak. Guns, swords, knives, pepper spray, fighting batons, blackjacks, brass knuckles, and such are not necessary, they just add flavor or even odds. I even have several pair of handcuffs and thumbcuffs. Nothing like being prepared if survivors might be a frowned upon eventuality.

The cave is getting in better shape. I will try and call my friend this evening and see if he made it as far as he had hoped. I spoke with my lady friend and asked if she would take the keys if he is really late, so he could still stay here if I have gone already. She thought about it, wrinkled up her face so I thought she would say no, then said yes as if it was not a strain. She is too funny. It would save him some money and I would leave some food here for him. Plus, I think he misses the old place. He was in the other apartment, but it is pretty close, a mirror image, really. I will find out at about 20:00 or 21:00, if I can make contact. Well, that is about now, so…

My last test has been graded and posted already. It looks like I did a bit above average, but not by much. Not an A to be sure. I do not know how my scores stack up, but it looks like I should be able to get at least a C. Though a C is a bit of a let down, it is not a failure. A C and a B would not be too bad of an end. Though I will miss the learning I will not miss the nail-biting, clawing for purchase, and competition. And, I can continue to learn if only for my own purposes.

Stay warm and travel safely or enjoy as much time inside as you can. Unless you live somewhere warm. Then, stay in where it is cool. :p